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MFLOPS is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action Doctoral Network; a joint research training and doctoral programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by a partnership of high-profile universities, research institutions, and non-academic organisations located in seven different countries.

MFLOPS is the acronym of the project “Multiphase Flow Optimisation Strategies with Industrial Applications”. It started on 1st January 2023, and it ends on 31st December 2026.

MFLOPS will challenge today’s know-how on multiphase modelling methodologies combined with optimisation methods by developing and incorporating into industry-oriented numerical design tools based on new state-of-the- art optimisation strategies for:
(1) cavitation and erosion in hydraulic turbines and marine propellers;
(2) immiscible fluids (water-air) flows realised in PEM FC material layers suitable for both aviation and automotive powertrains as well as merchant/marine vessel hydrodynamics and
(3) phase-change processes in high-pressure fuel injectors utilising e-fuels and boiling heat transfer processes realised in cooling systems for CI engines and emerging phase- change immersed cooling concepts for BTMS for EVs.

MFLOPS provides a unique training opportunity to the Doctoral Candidates. They will specialize in the new knowledge, being trained, and supported to be research leaders in academia and research-intensive industries, developing and translating new technologies that help to ultimately reduce CO2 emissions from real applications. In addition, the DCs will enhance their employability by developing their transferable skills and by creating strategic partnerships with leading institutions worldwide, either in the public or the private sector.
The project is coordinated by Otto von Guericke Universität Magdeburg (OVGU). Scientist in charge: Prof. Manolis Gavaises.