​Professor Schmid's research interests are in theoretical and computational fluid dynamics, with emphasis on hydrodynamic stability theory, flow control, model reduction and system identification. He is also interested in computational techniques for flow optimization and quantitative flow analysis.

Research Interests

Professor Schmid's research centers on applied mathematics, with a strong emphasis on fluid dynamics and flow control. His work involves creating and applying computational models (using tools like Matlab, Simulink, and Signal Processing) to quantitatively describe and analyze physical systems.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Mathematics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States, 1993
Diploma
Aerospace Engineering, Technical University of Munich, Germany, 1989