Arne van Garrel

Arne van Garrel serves as an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Fluid Dynamics department. His research focuses on aerodynamics, wind turbine technology, fluid dynamics, and boundary layer analysis, with applications in renewable energy systems. He has contributed to advancing numerical methods for wind turbine wake simulations and vortex dynamics.

Key research interests include circulation distribution optimization for flying wings, wake roll-up phenomena, and aerodynamic performance enhancement of wind turbines. His work integrates computational fluid dynamics (CFD) with experimental validation to address challenges in turbine blade design and noise reduction.

Notable contributions span studies on diffuser-augmented wind turbines, multi-level panel methods, and vortex generator-induced noise mitigation. His articles highlight trends in coupled aerodynamic methods, turbine array interactions, and aerospace-inspired approaches to wind energy systems.

Van Garrel collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving flow control, turbulence modeling, and numerical validation of turbine performance. His research aligns with sustainable energy goals, emphasizing efficiency and environmental impact reduction in wind energy systems.