​Professor Schmid's research interests are in theoretical and computational fluid dynamics,with emphasis on hydrodynamic stability theory, flow control, model reduction and systemidentification. He is also interested in computational techniques for flow optimization andquantitative flow analysis. His work involves creating and applying computational modelsand advanced algorithms to quantitatively describe and analyze fluid systems. His researchhas applications in aerodynamics, aero-acoustics, thermo-acoustics, binary mixing, generaldynamical systems, and geophysical and biological fluid dynamics. Optimal design,improved operating conditions, suppression of instabilities and noise contaminations, andenergy and process efficiency play a key role in his research activities.​