Fluid science is expected to play an increasingly important role as a fundamental field of science that addresses increasingly complex challenges and creates new value, contributing to the realization of a comfortable, safe, and secure and sustainable society. In August 2024, our Center introduced the “Next Generation Integrated Research System (AFI-NITY II),” centered on the HPE Cray XD2000, and has been advancing research on advanced fluid information encompassing various forms of “flows,” including not only the flow of matter, but also those of heat, energy, electromagnetic waves, and information.
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI, and machine learning technologies have developed rapidly, fundamentally transforming the very nature of scientific research. In fluid science as well, the integration of AI with the vast amounts of data obtained through large-scale numerical simulations and advanced experimental measurements is making it possible to better understand and predict complex flow phenomena that have previously been difficult to capture, while also enabling the creation of new control and design methods. In addition to integrated research that directly connects experimental facilities with computational systems, large-scale numerical simulations, and advanced visualization and data analysis, the Center is actively incorporating AI, machine learning, and data-driven research to establish a new research platform in which “experiments, computation, data, and AI” are organically integrated.
As an international hub for advanced fluid information research, the Center has continuously organized international symposia since 2001 and has actively promoted collaborative research with universities, research institutions, and companies in Japan and abroad. Going forward, we will continue to deepen our understanding of fundamental scientific principles and promote interdisciplinary integration across a wide range of fields, with the Next Generation Integrated Research System at the core of our activities. Through these efforts, we aim to contribute to the creation of new scientific principles and the solution of societal challenges in the age of AI. We will also continue to foster researchers and engineers who can play active roles on the global stage. We sincerely appreciate your continued support for the activities of our Center.