Hi, I'm Dr. Simulate 🌐

I upload fun videos about the math and physics behind computer simulations, because one animation is worth a thousand pictures.

When I’m not being Dr. Simulate, I go by Moritz Flaschel, a research scientist working in computational mechanics. If you're curious about the more serious side of my work, check out my research on Google Scholar.

Have fun!


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Get early access to my new video on tensors for just $1!

If you decide to become a Dr. Simulate channel member, you’ll be supporting the channel and getting little perks like early access and shout-outs. :)

Making these videos takes a ridiculous amount of time, so your support really helps me keep going. But don’t worry, all videos will always stay free. If a membership isn’t possible for you, simply sharing my videos with friends is an amazing way to help out. <3

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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR 10K SUBSCRIBERS!

I love making these videos, and it’s super motivating to see people finding them useful! I learned a lot while producing the videos, and I love the discussions in the comments!

To celebrate, I made a fun video without many equations. It's about the differences between animating and simulating. Check it out if you haven't already.

1 month ago | [YT] | 38

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Sunday Quiz: The right and left stretch tensors U and v

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Sunday Quiz: Why is det(F) also called an "invariant" of F?

3 months ago | [YT] | 19

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Sunday Quiz (tricky one): The deformation gradient F encodes information about

3 months ago | [YT] | 14

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Sunday Quiz: Which of the following is not true?

4 months ago | [YT] | 14

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Have you checked out my new video on finite strain kinematics? :D In this video, I show how abstract concepts from linear algebra—like the determinant—can have very practical applications. #SoME4

4 months ago | [YT] | 76

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"FOR ALL TEST FUNCTIONS" can also be interpreted as "FOR ALL DIRECTIONS". If you haven't already, check out the video on variational calculus, in which I explain how the weak form derives from a minimization problem.

8 months ago | [YT] | 8

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In my latest video I talk about my PhD thesis research: how we can use computer algorithms to automate the discovery of equations. 🤖 Check it out!

10 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 14