Applied mathematics commonly needed in the following industries

Question

I was just wondering if anyone could shed more light on specific topics in applied mathematics or other skills (programming, etc) commonly used in the following industries: oil and gas, aviation/aeronautics. In particular, I'm interested in how mathematical modelling could be applied in these industries (from the perspective of a Maths PhD student). Would be quite interested to hear from others with experience in any of these industries. I've heard a lot about CFD in aeronautics-I was wondering if there were any others.

Thanks

Answer 1

I think the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics 2012 Report on Mathematics in Industry is what you're looking for, specifically the trends and case studies on the role of mathematical sciences in industry.

Answer 2

In addition to Computational Fluid Dynamics, as you mention, which can also be used for oil and gas flows (and mud flow when drilling), there's also control theory and optimization, including flow networks to model pipe systems.