The Journal of Mathematical Fluid Mechanics (JMFM) is proud to showcase the Birkhäuser Distinguished Lecture sponsored and organized by Birkhäuser annually on behalf of the Editorial Board of JMFM. With this annual Zoom-based Webinar, our goal is to support and sustain scientific exchange via an online format. The Birkhäuser Distinguished Lecture is very much in line with the scope of JMFM and lecturers are selected by the Editorial Board.