Professor of Mechanical Engineering Ivana Milanovic presented a compelling portfolio of research and educational work at the ASME 2025 Fluids Engineering Summer Meeting (FEDSM25) in Philadelphia, Pa. Her contributions included three peer-reviewed papers and two entries in the prestigious Flow Visualization Competition, underscoring a coherent research agenda centered on vortex-dominated flows and their role in both technical inquiry and student learning.
Collaborating with colleagues at Coburg University (Germany) and industry partners, Milanovic co-authored The Complex Structure of the Flow Around a Sphere, a computational–experimental study illuminating wake transitions. Complementary visualization entries, Unsteady Wake Dynamics Behind a Sphere and Experimental Flow Visualization Using PIV, bridged simulation and experiment, producing striking images that enhance both research and classroom teaching.
Her student-focused contributions were equally notable.Comparison of Delta Wing Vortices in the Near Wake, a graduate student-led study accepted into the ASME Graduate Student Scholar competition, examined vortex evolution over a 75° delta wing. In parallel, Milanovic advanced engineering pedagogy with Multidisciplinary Course Driving Autonomous Research, a paper documenting a course design that integrates CFD, AI-based tools, and inquiry-driven projects to foster student autonomy and innovation.
Together, these five works showcase Milanovic’s dual impact as a researcher and educational innovator. Beyond her scholarly contributions, she continues to shape the future of the field through professional leadership. This year marks her second year of service on the ASME Fluids Engineering Division Executive Committee, where she currently serves as Secretary.