Robert Martinuzzi, University of Calgary

Research

air worthiness antenna installations benchmarking cantilevered flexible cylinders computational fluid dynamics experimental aerodynamics flow-induced vibrations fluid-structure interactions

Latest papers

Towards robust data-driven reduced-order modelling for turbulent flows: application to vortex-induced vibrations.
Theoretical and computational fluid dynamics · 2022 · senior author
Use of quorum sensing antagonists to deter the formation of crystalline Proteus mirabilis biofilms.
International journal of antimicrobial agents · 2009 · senior author
Influence of vascular porosity on fluid flow and nutrient transport in loaded cortical bone.
Journal of biomechanics · 2008

All 7 publications

Latest funding

Real-time dimension-reduced modelling of compressible liquid pipeline networks
NSERC · 2024 · Principal investigator
$97,000
Development of dynamically adaptive smart skins for enhancing aero/hydrodynamic performance
NSERC · 2024 · Principal investigator
$25,000
Experimental and computational benchmarking for aircraft mounted rod antennae
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$74,750

All 29 grants and awards

7 publications.

01

Towards robust data-driven reduced-order modelling for turbulent flows: application to vortex-induced vibrations.

Schubert Y, Sieber M, Oberleithner K, Martinuzzi R

Theoretical and computational fluid dynamics2022Senior author

DOI: 10.1007/s00162-022-00609-y PMID: 35756536

02

Use of quorum sensing antagonists to deter the formation of crystalline Proteus mirabilis biofilms.

Jones SM, Dang TT, Martinuzzi R

International journal of antimicrobial agents2009Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2009.06.011 PMID: 19619987

03

Influence of vascular porosity on fluid flow and nutrient transport in loaded cortical bone.

Goulet GC, Hamilton N, Cooper D, Coombe D, Tran D, Martinuzzi R, Zernicke RF

Journal of biomechanics2008

DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2008.04.022 PMID: 18533159

04

Metal ions may suppress or enhance cellular differentiation in Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis biofilms.

Harrison JJ, Ceri H, Yerly J, Rabiei M, Hu Y, Martinuzzi R, Turner RJ

Applied and environmental microbiology2007

DOI: 10.1128/aem.02711-06 PMID: 17557844

05

Structure of Proteus mirabilis biofilms grown in artificial urine and standard laboratory media.

Jones SM, Yerly J, Hu Y, Ceri H, Martinuzzi R

FEMS microbiology letters2007Senior author

DOI: 10.1111/j.1574-6968.2006.00587.x PMID: 17250761

06

The use of microscopy and three-dimensional visualization to evaluate the structure of microbial biofilms cultivated in the Calgary Biofilm Device.

Harrison JJ, Ceri H, Yerly J, Stremick CA, Hu Y, Martinuzzi R, Turner RJ

Biological procedures online2006

DOI: 10.1251/bpo127 PMID: 17242736

07

Investigation of Arterial Waves using Phase Averaging.

Johnston C, Martinuzzi R, Schaefer M

Conference proceedings : ... Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual Conference2005

DOI: 10.1109/iembs.2005.1616912 PMID: 17282681

Real-time dimension-reduced modelling of compressible liquid pipeline networks

Principal investigatorNSERC2024Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Martinuzzi, Robert RJ

Keywords: dimensional reduction; dynamic response of systems; hydraulics of pipeline networks; liquid compressibility; pressure propagation; real-time prediction and monitoring; transient flow models; transient wall friction; turbulent flows

$97,000

Development of dynamically adaptive smart skins for enhancing aero/hydrodynamic performance

Principal investigatorNSERC2024Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Martinuzzi, Robert RJ

Keywords: actuators; boundary layers; closed-loop feedback flow control; deep reinforcement learning; flow separation; laminar-turbulent transition; machine learning; numerical simulations; sensor development; smart skins

$25,000

Experimental and computational benchmarking for aircraft mounted rod antennae

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Martinuzzi, Robert RJ

Keywords: air worthiness; antenna installations; benchmarking; cantilevered flexible cylinders; computational fluid dynamics; experimental aerodynamics; flow-induced vibrations; fluid-structure interactions

$74,750

Brain-machine interfaces for effortless interactions with virtual/augmented environments

Co-investigatorNSERC2020Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Hu, Yaoping

$100,000

Dual-cavity, high-repetition rate pulsed laser for flow control and high-speed flow applications.

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Martinuzzi, Robert

$149,672

Towards manipulating three-dimensional bluff-body wakes.

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Martinuzzi, Robert

Keywords: Bluff bodies; Estimation; Flow actuation; Low-order models; Remote Sensors; Turbulence; Vortex interactions; Wake Dynamics

$330,000

Remote sensor estimation of pipeline exposure and flow-induced vibrations at water crossings

Co-investigatorNSERC2018Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Morton, Christopher

$560,000

Analysis, Design, Ground and Flight Testing of an Intake System for Transonic Flight

Co-investigatorNSERC2017Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Johansen, Craig T

Keywords: aerodynamics; computational fluid dynamics; intake system; jet; large eddy simulation; non-intrusive diagnostics; paricle image velocimetry; propulsion; schlieren photography; supersonic

$2,194,048

Mitigating vortex induced vibrations of exposed pipelines at river crossings

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Martinuzzi, Robert

$25,000

Restoring Functionality of the Principal Research Wind Tunnel Facility

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Martinuzzi, Robert

$57,950

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

Yaoping Hu

Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering

3 shared papers, latest 2007

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: air worthiness Dear Professor Martinuzzi, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Towards robust data-driven reduced-order modelling for turbulent flows: application to vortex-induced vibrations." (2022), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Real-time dimension-reduced modelling of compressible liquid pipeline networks" (2024), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]