Frank Thomas Smith FRS (1948) is a Goldsmid professor in the department of mathematics in the University College London, a specialist in Fluid Mechanics.[2][3]
Frank T. Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1948 |
| Alma mater | University of Oxford |
| Awards | FRS (1984) |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | University College London |
| Thesis | Theoretical and experimental study of airflow past a porous surface with strong blowing, and two related problems (1972[1]) |
Biography edit
Frank Smith completed his doctoral degree in 1972 at the University of Oxford. Smith has made significant contributions to triple-deck theory applied to boundary layer flows, separated flows, biofluid mechanics,[4] skimming-stone problem,[5][6] etc. He is the director of Lighthill institute of mathematical sciences.[7]
Awards and honours edit
Smith was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1984.[8]
References edit
- ^ Smith, F. T. (1972). British Library EThOS: Theoretical and experimental study of airflow past a porous surface with strong blowing, and two related problems. ethos.bl.uk (Ph.D). Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "Find an expert | UCL News - UCL - London's Global University". ucl.ac.uk. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "Academic and Lecturing Staff | Mathematics - UCL – University College London". ucl.ac.uk. 11 September 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "Frank Smith". LoLo. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "How to perform the perfect stone skim". telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "A quick splash - Professor Frank Smith, Department of Mathematics | UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences - UCL – University College London". ucl.ac.uk. 27 May 2011. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "Lighthill Institute Of Mathematical Science". ucl.ac.uk. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "Fellow Detail Page". Royal Society. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
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