Advances in Thermofluid Dynamics

Advances in Thermofluid Dynamics (ATD, ISSN: PENDING) is a premier open-access international journal dedicated to advancing the theoretical, experimental, and computational frontiers of thermofluid sciences. The journal aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration by disseminating high-impact research that addresses complex challenges in energy systems, environmental sustainability, advanced manufacturing, aerospace engineering, and emerging technologies. ATD prioritizes innovation, rigor, and practical relevance, serving as a platform for transformative discoveries that bridge fundamental science with real-world applications.

The journal welcomes original research articles, reviews, and perspectives spanning the following domains:
1. Core Theoretical and Multiscale Phenomena‌
   • Multiphase and reactive flows -- Phase-change dynamics, gas-liquid/solid interactions, and combustion modeling in supercritical fluids‌.
   • Non-Newtonian fluid behavior‌ -- Viscoelasticity, rheology of complex fluids (e.g., polymers, biofluids), and extrusion-driven flow instabilities‌.
   • Micro/nano-scale thermofluidics‌ -- Particle-laden flows, aerosol deposition mechanisms, and lab-on-chip systems for biomedical applications‌.
   • Turbulence and transition flows -- High-Reynolds-number simulations, detached eddy modeling, and energy cascade analysis‌.
2. Cutting-Edge Application Domains
   • Energy and propulsion systems‌ -- 1) Supercritical fluid dynamics in high-pressure combustion chambers‌. 2) Thermal management of hypersonic vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure (e.g., geothermal, concentrated solar power)‌.
   • Biomedical and environmental engineering -- 1) Respiratory aerosol deposition modeling for drug delivery optimization‌. 2) High-pressure processing (HPP) for food/sterilization and reactor-scale thermal uniformity analysis‌.
   • Advanced manufacturing -- 3D thermo-fluid simulations for polymer extrusion, additive manufacturing, and metamaterial design‌.
3. Methodological Innovations‌
   • AI/ML-enhanced modeling‌ -- Data-driven turbulence closure, inverse design of thermofluidic systems, and real-time digital twins‌.
   • High-fidelity experimental techniques -- 1) Ultrafast laser diagnostics for transient flow visualization‌. 2) Additive manufacturing-integrated sensors for multiphase flow characterization‌.
   • Multiscale computational frameworks -- Coupled CFD-DEM for granular flows, lattice Boltzmann methods for porous media, and quantum computing applications‌.
4. Emerging Interdisciplinary Frontiers‌
   • Bio-inspired thermofluidics‌ -- Biomimetic cooling systems, cell-scale thermal transport, and organ-on-a-chip platforms‌.
   • Sustainable thermofluid technologies‌ -- 1) Hydrogen/ammonia combustion dynamics for decarbonization‌. 2) Thermal optimization of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) systems‌.

ATD emphasizes open science to accelerate global knowledge exchange. All submissions undergo rigorous peer review by leading experts. The journal particularly encourages contributions addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), decarbonization, and next-generation smart thermofluidic systems.