HealthAugust 25, 2026

multiphysics

MUL-tee-FIZ-iks

Definition

A field of engineering or scientific study that involves the simultaneous simulation of multiple interacting physical phenomena.

Etymology

The word is a hybrid formation combining the Latin-derived prefix 'multi-' (many) with 'physics,' the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy.

In the news

Amon is recognized for her leadership in multiphysics modelling, which allows her to analyze complex engineering challenges by accounting for several physical forces at once.

Dean Emerita Cristina Amon elected fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

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U of T Engineering News -

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