applied mathematics

Peter Schmid

​Professor Schmid's research interests are in theoretical and computational fluid dynamics, with emphasis on hydrodynamic stability theory, flow control, model reduction and system identification. He is also interested in computational techniques for flow optimization and quantitative flow analysis.

Color-changing coatings ready for the big time

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The dazzling colors of peacock feathers arise from the physical interaction of light with biological nanostructures. Researchers have discovered how to exploit this natural trickery known as structural coloration into a large-scale printing technology that produces lightweight and ultraresistant coatings in any color desirable.

Blind matchmaking for more efficient wireless networks

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Autonomously pairing network users could expand the capability of the next generation of wireless networks

Signaling success for 5th gen communications

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An efficient wireless signal optimization scheme achieves peak performance for next-generation mobile communications.

A clique away from more efficient networks

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An old branch of mathematics finds a fertile new field of application.

Unleashing the potential of tethered drones

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Wire-connected drones may complement or replace the fixed base stations of cellular communications networks.