James Wright
James Wright

Post-Doc, Aerospace Engineering

University of Colorado Boulder

Who am I?

I’m a Post-Doc in aerospace engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. My research interests are in computational fluid dynamics, finite element methods, HPC software development, and numerical analysis. Outside of research, I love to get outside (hiking, skiing, cycling, etc.), and enjoy motorsports and disc golf.

Interests
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Finite Element Methods
  • High Performance Computing
  • Numerical Analysis
Education
  • PhD in Aerospace Engineering

    University of Colorado Boulder

  • MSc in Mechanical Engineering

    Clemson University

  • BSc in Mechanical Engineering

    Clemson University

Recent Posts

Collocation Methods from Interpolation

An introduction to collocation methods for differential equations, from the perspective of interpolation theory. I explain how collocation methods are more-or-less identical to interpolation methods, with the only difference being the constraints applied to the problem.

Interpolation Theory 101

A quick overview of the basics of interpolating a set of function points using a polynomial. This servers as a percursor to a (future) post on collocation methods

Calculate Wall Shear Gradient from Velocity Gradient

If the gradient of velocity is already calculated, how could you get the wall-shear gradient for any arbitrary wall? The aim of this post is to answer that question and give the reasoning for the result.

Cross Product and Curl in Index Notation

Review of how to perform cross products and curls in index summation notation. In essence, this ends up being an overview on how to apply the Levi-Civita symbol in these contexts.

Recent Publications
(2023). Performance-Portable Implicit Scale-Resolving Compressible Flow Using libCEED. SIAM CSE 2023.
(2021). Unstructured LES_DNS of a Turbulent Boundary Layer over a Gaussian Bump. AIAA Scitech 2021 Forum.
(2020). Hybrid Turbulence Model Computations of the NASA Juncture Flow Model Using PHASTA. AIAA Scitech 2020 Forum.
(2019). Static Pressure Recovery Effects of Conical Diffusers with Swirling Inlet Flow. Clemson University TigerPrints.