Zeeshan Rana

Dr. Zeeshan Rana MSc, PhD, FHEA, MIET, MPEC is a Research Fellow at Cranfield University with expertise spanning Computational Fluid Dynamics, Autonomous Systems, and Artificial Intelligence Applications. His research focuses on high-speed aerodynamics, drone tracking systems, and renewable energy fluid dynamics.

• Education:
  • MSc in Mechanical Engineering
  • PhD in Computational Fluid Dynamics & Aerodynamics (Cranfield University)

His work bridges hypersonic flow analysis with practical applications in Formula One aerodynamics, planetary rover navigation, and textile wastewater treatment. Recent research integrates machine learning with CFD simulations to solve complex engineering problems.

Scientific trends in his publications (2025–2013) reveal consistent focus on:

• Computational Aerodynamics (ILES, WENO schemes, SU2 validation)
• Autonomous Systems (drone tracking, visual SLAM, sign language modeling)
• Renewable Energy (VAWT turbines, microbial fuel cells)

Scientific Contributions:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET)
• Member of the Professional Engineering Community (MPEC)

Current affiliations include the Digital Aviation Research and Technology Centre (DARTeC), contributing to reinforcement learning-based surveillance and multi-sensor fusion systems for drone tracking.