Professor of Mechanical Engineering Ivana Milanovic delivered a strong portfolio of research and professional leadership at the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2025), held Nov. 16–20 in Memphis, Tenn.
Collaborating with colleagues at Coburg University (Germany), Dr. Milanovic co-authored a trio of complementary papers that advance computational inquiry in both classical and applied flows. The Origin of Lift: A Numerical Investigation revisits one of fluid mechanics’ foundational problems to clarify how lift emerges from conservation laws. Advancing CFD Accuracy: A Richardson Extrapolation-Based Error Analysis, deepens the methodological rigor of simulation practice by quantifying discretization errors through systematic grid refinement and extrapolation. The third contribution, Design, Simulation and Optimization of a Centrifugal Fan, translates numerical insight into applied engineering design, integrating CFD, meta-modeling, and multi-objective optimization with experimental validation.
Together, these three works form a coherent computational agenda that spans fundamental understanding, methodological refinement, and applied design, reflecting Dr. Milanovic’s long-standing commitment to rigorous, simulation-integrated fluids engineering.
As co-Chair of Track 11, Fluids Engineering, Dr. Milanovic managed topic planning, reviewer coordination, and poster evaluation, ensuring a cohesive and high-quality technical program. This year marks her second year on the ASME Fluids Engineering Division Executive Committee, where she is Secretary and contributes to program direction, policy development, and long-range planning.