International workshop on mixing and transport in media with morphology modifications

May 8th, 2026 – TU Wien, Vienna, Austria (Getreidemarkt 9 1060 Wien)

Gathering of international and local experts working on modelling environmental and geophysical flows with morphology modification, and kick-off of the ERC StG project MORPHOS.

Participation by invitation only

Scope

Transport of heat and chemical species in environmental and geophysical flows is strongly influenced by the geometry and morphology of the domains in which these flows occur. From subsurface formations to aquatic systems, flow dynamics result from the interplay between driving mechanisms (e.g., buoyancy-driven convection) and dissipative processes (e.g., viscous and diffusive transport). In turn, these flows can reshape the surrounding solid boundaries, creating feedbacks that further affect heat and mass transfer. Examples range from rocks dissolving through chemical interactions with flowing fluids to the melting of snowpacks driven by atmospheric temperature variations. In all these cases, the evolution of the system emerges from the coupled dynamics of fluid flow and evolving solid boundaries. Predicting such behaviour remains challenging due to the multiphase nature of the processes and the wide range of spatial and temporal scales involved.

This workshop brings together international experts working in the fields of porous media, convection and multiphase flows. The event also marks the start of the ERC-funded project MORPHOS (2025–2030) based at TU Wien. The project aims to develop a predictive physical description of these processes by combining experiments, numerical simulations, and theory to uncover the fundamental mechanisms governing flow-morphology interactions.

Organizer

Marco De Paoli (Wolfgang Pauli Institute and TU Wien)

Confirmed speakers

Registration

Participation is free of charge and includes access to the presentations, coffee breaks and lunch. Registration is required, to register please write an email including your name and affiliation to marco.de.paoli@tuwien.ac.at with subject “International workshop”. Due to the limited number of seats available, please register only if you are sure you will be able to attend the event.

Program

Available soon

Venue: TU The Future Workshop Zone (t.b.c.)

The TU The Future Workshop Zone, located at Getreidemarkt 9 (Building BF, rooftop, room D03), 1060 Vienna, is a modern venue within TU Wien’s Getreidemarkt Campus. This space combines architectural elegance with a commitment to sustainability, creating an inspiring setting for discussions, networking, and collaboration. The venue is centrally located and well-connected to Vienna’s extensive public transportation network. The U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz station and multiple tram lines (1, 62, 71 and D) are within a short walking distance. If arriving by train, Vienna’s main station (Hauptbahnhof) is just a few minutes away by public transit. Limited parking is available nearby, but the venue encourages the use of sustainable travel options.

Sponsors and organizing partners

Funded by the European Union (ERC, MORPHOS, 101163625). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Council. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. Co-organized by the Wolfgang Pauli Iinstitute – Vienna and TU Wien.