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Andrew Niven is an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering, University of Limerick. His research focuses on aerodynamic design of helicopter blades, gas turbine optimization, hydraulic pump impeller design, and multiphase flow analysis. He holds a PhD and has been active in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications for over three decades. His work integrates numerical simulations with experimental methods to address challenges in fluid mechanics and thermal systems.
Education: Details not explicitly provided in the text, but his academic role suggests advanced degrees in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
Research Interests:
- Aerodynamic blade design and gas turbine efficiency
- CFD-driven optimization of hydraulic systems
- Solid particle erosion analysis in fluid systems
- Thermal measurements via acoustic means
- Impeller and pump design methodologies
Recent Research Trends: His publications emphasize CFD integration with experimental techniques (e.g., design of experiments), pump optimization using constant-velocity volute approaches, and acoustic-based temperature sensing for gases. These studies advance engineering solutions in aerospace, energy systems, and industrial fluid mechanics.
Awards & Grants: No specific awards or grants mentioned in the provided text. Funding sources and grant details remain undisclosed.
Labs & Teams: Collaborations involve interdisciplinary teams, though specific lab affiliations or team structures are not detailed here.
