Ardeshir Hanifi

Ardeshir Hanifi is a Researcher in the Department of Fluid Mechanics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. His work focuses on fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, and turbulence, particularly in the context of wind turbines, boundary layer stability, and transition mechanisms. He actively contributes to the Swedish Aerospace Research Center (SARC) and coordinates ERCOFTAC's Special Interest Group on Transition Mechanisms (SIG 33).

His research interests include computational fluid dynamics (CFD), flow control strategies, and the application of optimal control theory to delay transition in aerodynamic systems. Hanifi teaches courses such as Advanced Compressible Flows, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and Wave Motions and Hydrodynamic Stability. His publications emphasize DNS of turbulent flows, free-stream turbulence effects, and the dynamics of rotating blades.

Key research areas span boundary layer receptivity, wind turbine aerodynamics, and the stability of low-pressure turbine systems. His work bridges theoretical analysis, numerical simulations, and experimental validation, addressing challenges in aerospace and renewable energy applications.