Prof. Stephen O'Brien
Biography
My interests lie in mathematical modelling of physical and industrial processes generally using asymptotic and numerical techniques. The emphasis is placed on trying to understand the process rather than applying mathematics for its own sake.I have research links with the mechanics group (Dr. J. Lammers, Dr. P.Slikkerveer) at Philips Research Laboratories http://www.research.philips.com. where I worked from 1986-1993. The collaboration has continued both directly and via postgraduate students and we have jointly developed mathematical models for coating processes of interest to Philips in particular concentrating on the coating of television screens and CRTs. Philips Research provides great expertise both on the theoretical and experimental side and its uniformly high research standards have influenced me greatly.
Indeed my approach to mathematical modelling owes a lot to the Oxford Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics where I obtained a D.Phil. under the supervision of Alan Tayler.
Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry (MACSI)
MACSI was set up as a Science Foundation Ireland (Mathematics Initiative) funded project (of which I was the Principal Investigator) to establish a network of industrial applied mathematicians in Ireland, with the group at the University of Limerick at the hub. The grant awarded was the largest ever to mathematics in Ireland (Eur 5m) under SFI's mathematics initiative. The grant extended from 2006-2013. The MACSI group solves problems posed by collaborators from science, engineering and industry. In 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 we held study groups with industry (problem solving for industry workshops). There will another at UL from June 28-July 3 2015. In January 2013, I was lead applicant of a team grant of Eur 2.1m (+600k in overheads) awarded under the SFI Investigator Programme. This will be used to fund a range of activities in applied and industrial mathematical modelling.
European Consortium for Mathematics in Industry (ECMI)
The European Consortium for Mathematics in Industry (ECMI) is a consortium of academic institutions and industrial companies that acts co-operatively to promote and support the use of mathematical models in any activity of social or economic importance, to educate Industrial Mathematicians to meet the growing demand for such experts, to operate on a European scale. I was vice president from 2012-2013 and am currently serving as president (2014-1015). Dietmar Hoemberg is the current vice president and will become president in 2016. The ECMI BLOG is at http://www.ecmiindmath.org
Applied mathematical modelling (MACSI)
The terms "industrial mathematics", "applied mathematics" and "mathematical modelling" are often used as near synonyms to make the distinction with pure mathematics whose central tenet is formal proof and which is not generally concerned with real problems arising outside of mathematics. An applied mathematician is a kind of lapsed pure mathematician in the sense that he/she would like to prove every result formally but is sometimes unable to do so and must make intuitive leaps in the search for understanding. Otherwise, for example, the flow of air over airplane wings would not be understood. In fact applied mathematical modelling does not specify a novel kind of mathematics, but rather a philosophy of asking how things work. Emphasis is placed on the application of mathematics in non-mathematical disciplines, e.g., in finance, economics, biology, physics, chemistry or industry (which can be considered a complex world in itself often embracing all of the above disciplines). A process or phenomenon occurs outside mathematics and mathematics is used to explain, to understand or to improve it. The emphasis then is not on the mathematics itself, but on the use of mathematics to understand a phenomenon in a non-mathematical world. Mathematical modellers perceive themselves as being scientists as well as mathematicians and are interested in other disciplines apart from mathematics. Without this philosophy, most modern technology would not exist: airplanes would not fly, man would not have reached the moon, there would be no radar imaging nor scientific weather forecasts. Modern mathematical models help to quantitatively explain how ultrasound works, how diseases spread, how bubbles move in a pint of stout, how quickly spilt fuel on an airport runway percolates through the underlying soil, how wet paint drips from a ceiling, how the prices of options change. There are even mathematical models for the dynamics of marriage!
Research Interests
My research interests include modelling of industrial problems, asymptotic methods, lubrication theory, free surface flows, Stokes flow, and porous flow.Interested in postgraduate studies?
My direct line is 00 353 61 202644, my email is stephen dot obrien at ul dot ie. The basic entry requirement for postgraduate study is to be well motivated and to have a good degree in a numerate discipline, mathematics, physics or engineering with a strong mathematical content. I tend to work on modelling real world physical problems (see example below) so a background in physics or engineering is not a disadvantage.
Typical Postgraduate Projects
Michael Hayes (2001), Asymptotic and numerical modelling of thin film flows, PhD.
Michael Chapwanya (2005), Models for bioremediation, Ph.D.
Sean Lacey (2007), Modelling of rimming flows, Ph.D.
Marguerite Robinson (2007), Flow regime transitions in two phase flows, Ph.D.
Vincent Cregan (2011) Boundary value problems in the food industry, Ph.D.
Typical Postgraduate Projects
Michael Hayes (2001), Asymptotic and numerical modelling of thin film flows, PhD.
Michael Chapwanya (2005), Models for bioremediation, Ph.D.
Sean Lacey (2007), Modelling of rimming flows, Ph.D.
Marguerite Robinson (2007), Flow regime transitions in two phase flows, Ph.D.
Vincent Cregan (2011) Boundary value problems in the food industry, Ph.D.
Michael Hayes (2001), Asymptotic and numerical modelling of thin film flows, PhD.
Michael Chapwanya (2005), Models for bioremediation, Ph.D.
Sean Lacey (2007), Modelling of rimming flows, Ph.D.
Marguerite Robinson (2007), Flow regime transitions in two phase flows, Ph.D.
Vincent Cregan (2011) Boundary value problems in the food industry, Ph.D.
Michael Hayes (2001), Asymptotic and numerical modelling of thin film flows, PhD.
Michael Chapwanya (2005), Models for bioremediation, Ph.D.
Sean Lacey (2007), Modelling of rimming flows, Ph.D.
Marguerite Robinson (2007), Flow regime transitions in two phase flows, Ph.D.
Vincent Cregan (2011) Boundary value problems in the food industry, Ph.D.
Bubbles in Guinness and roll waves on an inclined road are scientifically very similar phenomena.
Photograph and asymptotic estimate of the effect of an intrusive sensor under a bandage in tension. Interested in Postgraduate studies?
Green's function computation and photograph of disturbance in thin film flow over a point defect on a television screen.
If you are interested in obtaining postgraduate qualifications (Ph.D, M.Sc.) by research in applied mathematics, feel free to contact me for an informal discussion. See also Waves in Guinness,
Professional Activities
Association
- President (2014-2015), The European Consortium for Mathematics in Industry (ECMI)
Peer Reviewed Journals
The MACSI summer school: a case study in outreach in mathematics
J.P.F. Charpin, P. Hanrahan, J.F. Mason, S.B.G. O'Brien & M. O'Sullivan (2012) The MACSI summer school: a case study in outreach in mathematics. International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology :863-880
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Asymptotic, numerical and approximate techniques for a free boundary problem arising in the diffusion of glassy polymers
Mitchell, SL,O'Brien, SBG (2012) Asymptotic, numerical and approximate techniques for a free boundary problem arising in the diffusion of glassy polymers. Applied Mathematics And Computation :376-388
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MATHEMATICAL MODELLING OF A SOLID PARTICLE MOTION IN A RE-CIRCULATORY FLUIDISED BED UNIT
Catak, M; Bas, N; Cronin, K; O'Brien, S; Byrne, E (2011) MATHEMATICAL MODELLING OF A SOLID PARTICLE MOTION IN A RE-CIRCULATORY FLUIDISED BED UNIT. Canadian Journal Of Chemical Engineering :92-100
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A perturbation solution for bacterial growth and bioremediation in a porous medium with bio-clogging
Chapwanya, M; O'Brien, S; Williams, JF (2010) A perturbation solution for bacterial growth and bioremediation in a porous medium with bio-clogging. Journal Of Computational And Applied Mathematics :2709-2723
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Smoothing of roll wave shocks by surface tension
O'Brien S.B.G., Robinson M. (2009) Smoothing of roll wave shocks by surface tension. International Journal Of Pure And Applied Mathematics :151-156
Read moreStability of regularized shock solutions, with applications to rimming flows
Benilov, ES; Benilov, MS; O'Brien, SBG (2009) Stability of regularized shock solutions, with applications to rimming flows. Journal Of Engineering Mathematics :197-212
Read moreMultidisciplinary activities in a community mental health service: Relationship to health of the Nation Outcome Scale scores and diagnosis
Meagher D., O'Brien S., Pullela A., Oshun A., Brosnan P. (2009) Multidisciplinary activities in a community mental health service: Relationship to health of the Nation Outcome Scale scores and diagnosis. Psychiatric Bulletin :172-175
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Selection of processing temperature to minimize product temperature variability in food heating processes
Cronin, K; Mackey, D; Cregan, V; O'Brien, S; Gleeson, JP; Abodayeh, K (2007) Selection of processing temperature to minimize product temperature variability in food heating processes. Food And Bioproducts Processing :344-353
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A note on spin coating with small evaporation.
O'Brien, SBG; Cregan, V (2007) A note on spin coating with small evaporation.. J. Colloid And Interface Science :324-328
Read moreFurther self-interescting solutions of the pendant drop equations
O'Brien, SBG (2006) Further self-interescting solutions of the pendant drop equations. Proceedings Royal Irish Academy, Section A :63-84
Read moreA model for gravity driven flow of a thin liquid solid suspension with evaporation effects.
O'Brien, SBG; Hayes, MA (2005) A model for gravity driven flow of a thin liquid solid suspension with evaporation effects.. Zamp :1-22
Read moreSimilarity solutions in groundwater flow.
O'Brien, SBG; Chapwanya, M (2004) Similarity solutions in groundwater flow.. Journal Of Computational And Applied Mathematics :163-177
Read moreSpin-coating over a small sinusoidal topography
Hayes, M; O'Brien, SBG (2004) Spin-coating over a small sinusoidal topography. Int. J. Mathematics & Mathematical Sciences :2279-2298
Read moreA new type of instability: explosive disturbances in a liquid film inside a rotating horizontal cylinder
Benilov, ES; O'Brien, SBG; Sazonov, IA (2003) A new type of instability: explosive disturbances in a liquid film inside a rotating horizontal cylinder. Journal Of Fluid Mechanics :201-224
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A mathematical model for hammocking of a bandage on a limb
O'Brien, SBG; Casey, V (2003) A mathematical model for hammocking of a bandage on a limb. Progress In Industrial Mathematics :340-345
Read moreNumerical and asymptotic solutions for hammocking.
O'Brien, SBG; Casey, V (2002) Numerical and asymptotic solutions for hammocking.. Quart. J. Mech. App. Math :409-420
Read moreA mechanism for linear instability in two-dimensional rimming flow
O'Brien, SBG (2002) A mechanism for linear instability in two-dimensional rimming flow. Quarterly Of Applied Mathematics :283-299
Read moreLinear stability of rimming flow
O'Brien, SBG (2002) Linear stability of rimming flow. Quarterly Of Applied Mathematics :201-211
Read moreA model for dip-coating of a two liquid mixture.
Hayes, M; O'Brien, SBG (2002) A model for dip-coating of a two liquid mixture.. Int. J. Mathematics & Mathematical Sciences :313-325
Read moreA mechanism for two dimensional instabilities in rimming flow.
O'Brien, SBG (2002) A mechanism for two dimensional instabilities in rimming flow.. Quarterly Of Applied Mathematics :283-300
Read morePressure measurement under a bandage
Casey, V; O'Callaghan, M; O'Brien, SBG (2001) Pressure measurement under a bandage. Sensors and their Application :88-94
Read moreAn investigation of the hammocking effect associated with interface pressure measurements using pneumatic tourniquet cuffs
Casey, V; Griffin, S; O'Brien, SBG (2001) An investigation of the hammocking effect associated with interface pressure measurements using pneumatic tourniquet cuffs. Medical Engineering & Physics :511-517
Read moreEvaporative and topographical effects in coating flows
O'Brien, SBG; Hayes, M (2001) Evaporative and topographical effects in coating flows. Mathematics In Industry
Read moreEvaporative and topographical effects in coating flows.
O'Brien, SBG; Hayes, M (2001) Evaporative and topographical effects in coating flows.. Mathematics In Engineering And Industry
Read moreGreen's function for flow over a small two dimensional topography
Hayes, M; O'Brien, SBG; Lammers, J (2000) Green's function for flow over a small two dimensional topography. Physics Of Fluids :2845-2861
Read moreExponential asymptotics with a small exponent
Kember, GC; Fowler, AC; Evans, JD; O'Brien, SBG (2000) Exponential asymptotics with a small exponent. Quarterly Of Applied Mathematics :561-576
Read moreMatched asymptotic expansion calculation of the equilibrium shape of a hole in a thin liquid film
O'Brien, SBG (1999) Matched asymptotic expansion calculation of the equilibrium shape of a hole in a thin liquid film. Quarterly Of Applied Mathematics :453-464
Read moreAsymptotics with small exponent in a model for ice-sheet surging
O'Brien, SBG; Gath, EG; Fowler, AC (1998) Asymptotics with small exponent in a model for ice-sheet surging. Proceedings Royal Irish Academy, Section A :67-80
Read moreA model for the coating of cylindrical light bulbs.
O'Brien, SBG (1998) A model for the coating of cylindrical light bulbs.. Progress In Industrial Mathematics :46-55
Read moreAn implicit surface tension algorithm for picard solvers of surface-tension-dominated free and moving boundary problems
Slikkerveer P.J., Van Lohuizen E.P., O'Brien S.B.G. (1996) An implicit surface tension algorithm for picard solvers of surface-tension-dominated free and moving boundary problems. International Journal For Numerical Methods In Fluids :851-865
Read moreAn implicit surface tension algorithm for surface tension dominated free and moving boundary problems.
Slikkerveer, PJ; van Lohuizen, EP; O'Brien, SBG (1995) An implicit surface tension algorithm for surface tension dominated free and moving boundary problems.. Numerical Methods In Fluids :851-868
Read moreNUMERICAL AND ASYMPTOTIC SOLUTIONS TO A MODEL FOR THE WATERPROOFING OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLES
OBRIEN, SBG; SLIKKERVEER, PJ (1994) NUMERICAL AND ASYMPTOTIC SOLUTIONS TO A MODEL FOR THE WATERPROOFING OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLES. International Journal Of Engineering Science :1283-1301
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Using applied mathematics in industrial problems.
O'Brien, SBG (1994) Using applied mathematics in industrial problems.. Bulletin Irish Mathematics Society :22-34
Read moreAsymptotic solutions for double pendant and extended sessile drops
O'Brien, SBG (1994) Asymptotic solutions for double pendant and extended sessile drops. Quarterly Of Applied Mathematics :43-48
Read moreOn Marangoni drying: non-linear waves in a thin film
O'Brien, SBG (1993) On Marangoni drying: non-linear waves in a thin film. Journal Of Fluid Mechanics :649-670
Read moreSurface tension and contact angle problems in industry. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology
O'Brien, SBG (1992) Surface tension and contact angle problems in industry. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology. Journal Of Adhesion :1037-1051
Read moreOn the shape of small sessile and pendant drops by singular perturbation techniques
O'Brien, SBG (1991) On the shape of small sessile and pendant drops by singular perturbation techniques. Journal Of Fluid Mechanics :519-537
Read moreShape of a small sessile drop and the determination of contact angle. Journal of the Royal Society: Faraday Transactions
O'Brien, SBG; van den Brule, BHAA (1991) Shape of a small sessile drop and the determination of contact angle. Journal of the Royal Society: Faraday Transactions. Journal Of Fluid Mechanics :1579-1583
Read moreA mathematical model for the cleansing of silicon substrates by fluid immersion
O'Brien, SBG; van den Brule, BHAA (1991) A mathematical model for the cleansing of silicon substrates by fluid immersion. J. Colloid And Interface Science :210-221
Read moreAnisotropic conduction of heat in a flowing polymeric material.
van den Brule, BHAA; O'Brien, SBG (1990) Anisotropic conduction of heat in a flowing polymeric material.. Rheologica Acta :580-590
Read moreParticle removal by surface tension forces
O'Brien, SBG; Leenaars, AFM (1989) Particle removal by surface tension forces. Philips Journal Of Research :183-209
Read moreA moving boundary problem in porous flow
O'Brien, SBG; Dijksman, JF (1989) A moving boundary problem in porous flow. Mathematics In Engineering And Industry :91-
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Book Chapters
Thin Film Flows: Theory and Modeling.
O'Brien, SBG; Schwartz, LW (2006) Thin Film Flows: Theory and Modeling.. Encyclopedia of Surface and Colloid Science, Second Edition. :6304-6317
Read moreExplosive solutions in rimming flow.
Benilov, ES; Lacey, S; O'Brien, SBG (2005) Explosive solutions in rimming flow.. Mathematical Modelling and Analysis :447-453
Read moreBioremediation in a porous medium with small bio-clogging.
Chapwanya, M; O'Brien, SBG (2005) Bioremediation in a porous medium with small bio-clogging.. Mathematical Modelling and Analysis :65-70
Read moreA mathematical model for hammocking of a bandage on a limb
O'Brien, SBG; Casey, V (2003) A mathematical model for hammocking of a bandage on a limb. Progress in Industrial Mathematics 2002 :340-345
Read moreTheory and modelling of thin liquid films.
O'Brien, SBG; Schwartz, LW (2001) Theory and modelling of thin liquid films.. Encyclopedia of Surface and Colloid Science, :5283-5297
Read moreModels for flows over non-flat substrates
O'Brien, SBG; Hayes, M; Lammers, J (2000) Models for flows over non-flat substrates. Trends in the application of mathematics to mechanics :147-155
Read moreThe fluid profile of a gravity driven film over any small two dimensional object.
Hayes, MA;O'Brien, SBG; Lammers, JH (1999) The fluid profile of a gravity driven film over any small two dimensional object.. Advances in coating and drying of thin films Shaker Verlag :253-258
Read moreCapillary effects in thin films.
O'Brien, SBG (1997) Capillary effects in thin films.. Progress in Industrial Mathematics, Teubner :408-416
Read moreSpin-coating over topography
Lammers, JA; O'Brien, SBG (1997) Spin-coating over topography. Fluid Mechanics of coating processes, World Scientific :278-290
Read moreDrying flow in a thin film induced by the presence of alcohol vapour
O'Brien, SBG (1996) Drying flow in a thin film induced by the presence of alcohol vapour. Progress in Industrial and Applied Mathematics :341-350
Read moreEffects of evaporation during spin-coating,
Lammers, JH; O'Brien, SBG (1996) Effects of evaporation during spin-coating,. The mechanics of thin film coatings, World Scientific Press. :397-403
Read moreLocal effects in some non-linear evolution equations
O'Brien, SBG (1993) Local effects in some non-linear evolution equations. Integration of theory and applications in applied mechanics :197-
Read moreSurface tension and contact angle problems in industry
O'Brien, SBG (1993) Surface tension and contact angle problems in industry. Contact Angle, Wettability and Adhesion
Read moreAnisotropic conduction in a polymeric material
van den Brule, BHAA; O'Brien, SBG (1990) Anisotropic conduction in a polymeric material. Proceedings of the British Society of Rheology, Edinburgh.
Read moreEdited Books
Other Journals
The MACSI summer school: a case study in outreach in mathematics
88. J.P.F. Charpin, P. Hanrahan, J.F. Mason, S.B.G. O'Brien & M. O'Sullivan (2012) The MACSI summer school: a case study in outreach in mathematics. International Journal of Mathematical education in Science and Technology :863-880
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The MACSI summer school: a case study in outreach in mathematics
J.P.F. Charpin, P. Hanrahan, J.F. Mason, S.B.G. O'Brien & M. O'Sullivan (2012) The MACSI summer school: a case study in outreach in mathematics. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology :863-880
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Conference Publications
PROGRESS IN INDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICS AT ECMI 2002
OBrien, SBG; Casey, V (2004) PROGRESS IN INDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICS AT ECMI 2002. :341-345
Read moreBritish Applied Mathematics Colloquium
M. Chapwanya, S.B.G. O'Brien (2004) British Applied Mathematics Colloquium. :*-*
Read moreBioengineering in Ireland (8), and, The 16th Meeting of the Northern Ireland Biomedical Engineering Society, joint conference
V. Casey, S. Griffin, M.Callaghan, S.B.G. O'Brien (2002) Bioengineering in Ireland (8), and, The 16th Meeting of the Northern Ireland Biomedical Engineering Society, joint conference. :*-*
Read moreFourth Dublin Differential Equations Conference
M. Hayes, S. O¿Brien (2001) Fourth Dublin Differential Equations Conference. :*-*
Read moreSensors & their applications XI, ISMCR 2001
V. Casey, M. Callaghan, S.B.G. O¿Brien (2001) Sensors & their applications XI, ISMCR 2001. :*-*
Read morePresented at Sensors and their Applications XI conference
CASEY, V., CALLAGHAN, M., O'BRIEN, S. B. G. (2001) Presented at Sensors and their Applications XI conference. :*-*
Read morePresented at the Summer Meeting 2001, Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland, Biomedical Sciences
CASEY, V., CALLAGHAN, M., O'BRIEN, S. B. G. (2001) Presented at the Summer Meeting 2001, Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland, Biomedical Sciences. :*-*
Read moreThird European Coating Conference
S.B.G. O¿Brien with M.A. Hayes & J.H. Lammers (1999) Third European Coating Conference. :*-*
Read more2nd International Conference on Coatings on Glass
S.B.G. O¿Brien with J.H. Lammers, & M.M.J. Decre (1998) 2nd International Conference on Coatings on Glass. :*-*
Read moreAnnual meeting of the Irish Mathematical Society
S.B.G. O'Brien (1998) Annual meeting of the Irish Mathematical Society. :*-*
Read moreDublin Institute for Advanced Study Symposium
S.B.G. O¿Brien (1998) Dublin Institute for Advanced Study Symposium. :*-*
Read moreIrish Society for scientific and engineering computation
Fenton, B., & S.B.G. O¿Brien (1998) Irish Society for scientific and engineering computation. :*-*
Read moreIrish Mechanics Society Meeting
S.B.G. O¿Brien (1998) Irish Mechanics Society Meeting. :*-*
Read moreIrish Mechanics Society Meeting
S.B.G. O¿Brien (1997) Irish Mechanics Society Meeting. :*-*
Read moreIrish Society for scientific and engineering computation
S.B.G. O¿Brien with C. Jordan (1997) Irish Society for scientific and engineering computation. :*-*
Read moreDublin Institute for Advanced Studies Symposium
S.B.G. O¿Brien (1997) Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies Symposium. :*-*
Read moreIrish Society for scientific and engineering computation
S.B.G. O¿Brien with B. Fenton (1997) Irish Society for scientific and engineering computation. :*-*
Read moreSecond European Coating Symposium
S.B.G. O¿Brien with J.H. Lammers & M. Decre (1997) Second European Coating Symposium. :*-*
Read moreIrish Society for scientific and engineering computation
Jordan, C., & S.B.G. O¿Brien (1997) Irish Society for scientific and engineering computation. :*-*
Read moreIrish Society for scientific and engineering computation
Jordan, C., & S.B.G. O¿Brien (1997) Irish Society for scientific and engineering computation. :*-*
Read moreSecond European Coating Symposium
S.B.G. O¿Brien with M.A. Hayes & J.H. Lammers (1997) Second European Coating Symposium. :*-*
Read more8th international symposium on coating process science and technology, A.I.Ch.E. Spring meeting
S.B.G. O¿Brien with J.H. Lammers and M.N.M. Beerens (1996) 8th international symposium on coating process science and technology, A.I.Ch.E. Spring meeting. :*-*
Read moreNew Frontiers in industrial and Applied mathematics
S.B.G. O¿Brien (1995) New Frontiers in industrial and Applied mathematics. :*-*
Read moreMeeting of the Irish Mechanics society
S.B.G. O¿Brien (1995) Meeting of the Irish Mechanics society. :*-*
Read moreAnnual meeting of the Irish Mathematical society
S.B.G. O¿Brien (1995) Annual meeting of the Irish Mathematical society. :*-*
Read moreIrish Society for scientific and engineering computation
S.B.G. O¿Brien (1994) Irish Society for scientific and engineering computation. :*-*
Read moreMeeting of the Irish mechanics society
S.B.G. O¿Brien (1993) Meeting of the Irish mechanics society. :*-*
Read moreBurgersdag Symposium on Stromingsleer in de industrie (Fluid mechanics in industry)
S.B.G. O¿Brien (1993) Burgersdag Symposium on Stromingsleer in de industrie (Fluid mechanics in industry). :*-*
Read moreSymposium in honour of Prof. R. Good on contact angle, wettability and adhesion
S.B.G. O¿Brien (1992) Symposium in honour of Prof. R. Good on contact angle, wettability and adhesion. :*-*
Read moreA.I.Ch.E. International Symposium and Exposition on Coating Process Science and Technology
S.B.G. O¿Brien (1992) A.I.Ch.E. International Symposium and Exposition on Coating Process Science and Technology. :*-*
Read moreSecond national mechanics congress
S.B.G. O¿Brien (1992) Second national mechanics congress. :*-*
Read moreBritish Applied Mathematics Colloquium
S.B.G. O¿Brien (1991) British Applied Mathematics Colloquium. :*-*
Read moreSixth European Conference for Mathematics in Industry (ECMI)
S.B.G. O¿Brien, (1991) Sixth European Conference for Mathematics in Industry (ECMI). :229-232
Read moreSecond World Conference in Computational Mechanics
S.B.G. O'Brien (1990) Second World Conference in Computational Mechanics. :*-*
Read moreConference Contributions
Published Reports
Editorials
Book Reviews
Other Publications
Thin film flow on the inside of a rotating horizontal cylinder
O'Brien, SBG (1993) Thin film flow on the inside of a rotating horizontal cylinder.
Read moreModelling of flow on a tilted rotating substrate
O'Brien, SBG (1993) Modelling of flow on a tilted rotating substrate.
Read moreModelling of spinning with evaporation
O'Brien, SBG (1993) Modelling of spinning with evaporation.
Read moreFlow on an axisymmetric rotating substrate with localised defect
O'Brien, SBG (1992) Flow on an axisymmetric rotating substrate with localised defect.
Read moreMathematical models for spin-coating
O'Brien, SBG (1992) Mathematical models for spin-coating.
Read moreThe shape of a liquid-gas interface near a large cylinder
O'Brien, SBG (1990) The shape of a liquid-gas interface near a large cylinder.
Read moreSolutions for removal of particles from substrates by surface tension forces
O'Brien, SBG (1990) Solutions for removal of particles from substrates by surface tension forces.
Read moreOn the shape of a small liquid drop
O'Brien, SBG (1990) On the shape of a small liquid drop.
Read moreFluid interfaces near small axisymmetric objects
O'Brien, SBG (1989) Fluid interfaces near small axisymmetric objects.
Read moreThe removal of colloidal particles from solid (silicon) substrates by fluid immersion: formulation of a mathematical model.
O'Brien, SBG (1988) The removal of colloidal particles from solid (silicon) substrates by fluid immersion: formulation of a mathematical model..
Read moreTime dependent withdrawal and drainage of films
O'Brien, SBG (1988) Time dependent withdrawal and drainage of films.
Read moreAn analytical solution to a free boundary problem
O'Brien, SBG (1987) An analytical solution to a free boundary problem.
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