Eindhoven University students visit Simula
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In Oslo last week, Simula welcomed Bachelor's and Master's students from the Study Association for Applied Physics at Eindhoven University of Technology for a deep dive into the world of Computational Physiology (ComPhy).
Led by researchers from the ComPhy department, the visit offered a glimpse into how computational modeling and simulation are revolutionising our understanding of the human body. From cardiac electrophysiology to brain vascular flow modeling, the department is at the forefront of translating complex biological phenomena into accurate and predictive simulations.
An overview of Simula, as well as the Computational Physiology group, was given by department leader and Chief Research Scientist, Hermenegild Arevalo. Following this, two PhD candidates Kei Yamamoto and Guilia Monopoli presented their PhD work on modeling cardiovascular fluid dynamics and mitral valve disorders, respectively.
“The high quality of work presented by our PhD students was enthusiastically received by our visitors. They were a highly engaged group of students that asked insightful questions regarding the work we are doing at ComPhy.”
- Hermenegild Arevalo
The group was then introduced to the Summer School in Computational Physiology, a unique annual event that gathers students from around the world for two weeks of immersive learning in Norway, followed by 1 month of project work, and culminating in 2 weeks at the UCSD campus. Also highlighted were master's thesis opportunities at Simula, where students can collaborate with Simula researchers on cutting-edge projects as part of joint degree programs with partner universities.
“The Summer School in Computational Physiology is a great opportunity for international students to engage deeply with real-world biomedical problems while forming lifelong academic connections across continents.”
- Kim McCabe
In addition, the presentation featured Simula's participation in the SUURPh programme (Simula-University of Oslo-UCSD Research and PhD Training Program in Computational Physiology). This transatlantic initiative offers exceptional PhD candidates the opportunity to conduct collaborative research across institutions and continents.
“SUURPh is an extraordinary programme for students who want to pursue a PhD that spans institutions, disciplines, and cultures. It offers a unique chance to grow as a researcher in an international, collaborative environment.”
- Kim McCabe
The day concluded with a guided tour of Simula’s headquarters in Oslo, giving the students a closer look at where Simula’s world-class research happens every day.
It was a great initiative on the part of the students to pay a visit to Simula and have a day full of engaging connections.
“We were happy to welcome the 30 students from Eindhoven. Visits like these not only let us share our work, but also lay the groundwork for future collaboration and knowledge exchange. Perhaps some of these students will consider joining Simula for the summer school or be future master’s students or PhD candidates with Simula supervision.”
- Hermenegild Arevalo