David Sims-Williams

Professor David Sims-Williams is a faculty member at the Department of Engineering within the Faculty of Science at Durham University. His research focuses on Aerodynamic Unsteadiness, Road and Racing Car Aerodynamics, and the Development of Advanced Wind Tunnel Instrumentation and Analyses. He is actively involved in experimental and computational studies of fluid dynamics, vehicle aerodynamics, and aeroacoustic noise.

• Academic Rank: Professor
• Research Keywords: Aerodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Automotive Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Noise Control

His recent work includes studies on flow-induced vibration of polygonal cylinders, piezoelectric actuator integration in wind turbines, and beamforming techniques for noise source localisation. He frequently publishes in journals like SAE International Journal of Passenger Vehicle Systems, Journal of Fluids and Structures, and Physics of Fluids. His collaborations span fluid-structure interactions, transient flow analysis, and automotive noise reduction strategies.

He has presented at major conferences including the International Vehicle Aerodynamics Conference, UK Fluids Conference, and SAE World Congress. His methodologies combine large eddy simulations, wind tunnel experiments, and machine learning for flow visualisation.