von Karman Institute Lecture Series

Hands on Machine Learning for Fluid Dynamics 2026

02 - 06 February 2026

Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium (near Brussels)

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About

Now in its 6th edition, the Hands-on Machine Learning for Fluid Dynamics course has established itself as a leading training program in the field, with over 500 participants to date from academia, research institutes, and industry. This popular one-week intensive course offers a practical and accessible introduction to machine learning techniques, specifically designed for applications in fluid dynamics.

The course blends concise theoretical lectures with hands-on Python exercises, guiding participants to frame and solve fluid mechanics problems using modern data-driven tools. Topics include regression and uncertainty quantification, dimensionality reduction, reduced-order modeling, turbulence modeling, system identification, data assimilation and inverse problems for digital twinning, reinforcement learning and flow control. Each module is structured to promote active learning, combining expert instruction with interactive coding tutorials that emphasize intuition and real-world relevance.

The course is intended for graduate students, researchers, and professionals with a basic background in Python programming and fluid mechanics. A detailed program for the 6th edition is currently being finalized and will be announced soon.

LS Address

Waterloosesteenweg, 72, 1640 Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium (near Brussels)

Fee and Registration

Early Bird registration until 24 December 2024

Deadline for on-site registration: 17 January 2025

Deadline for online registration: 21 January 2025
Price for NATO citizens - Early Bird Registration
Discount of 10% in case of online participation.
Undergraduate students€ 245 € 221
PhD students€ 672 € 605
Staff from recognized universities / research center€ 1064 € 958
Staff from commercial organizations€ 1334 € 1210
Price for NATO citizens - Late Registration
Discount of 10% in case of online participation.
Undergraduate students€ 245
PhD students€ 672
Staff from recognized universities / research center€ 1064
Staff from commercial organizations€ 1344
Price for other citizens - Early Bird Registration
Discount of 10% in case of online participation.
Undergraduate students€ 350 € 315
PhD students€ 960 € 864
Staff from recognized universities / research center€ 1520 € 1368
Staff from commercial organizations€ 1920 € 1728
Price for other citizens - Late Registration
Discount of 10% in case of online participation.
Undergraduate students€ 350
PhD students€ 960
Staff from recognized universities / research center€ 1520
Staff from commercial organizations€ 1920