Simone Sebben

Simone Sebben is a Professor at Chalmers University of Technology in the department of Automotive Engineering and Autonomous Systems. She leads the division VEAS and teaches the Aerodynamics course (MTF236) in the Automotive Master Program (MPAUT). Her research focuses on aerodynamics and thermal management of road vehicles, employing numerical methods and industrial collaborations for experimental validation. Key interests include CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), crosswind effects on vehicle stability, battery thermal encapsulation, and platoon aerodynamics.

Her work addresses challenges such as drag reduction, cabin climate control in electric trucks, and driver perception of vehicle dynamics under aerodynamic excitations. She has contributed to over 69 publications since 1990, with recent projects funded by the Swedish Energy Agency and industry partners. Notable projects include optimization of base cavities for yaw-insensitive drag reduction and analysis of floating bridge dynamics affecting vehicle stability.

Sebben’s team investigates tire aerodynamics, brake cooling systems, and wind tunnel interference effects, emphasizing practical applications in automotive design and safety. Her research bridges fundamental fluid dynamics with real-world engineering solutions.