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Dr. Bidur Khanal is the current Head of Department for Aerospace and Aircraft Engineering at Kingston University. He joined Kingston in August 2024, bringing extensive experience from MBDA Missile Systems (Team Lead in Simulation and Modelling), Coventry University (Senior Lecturer), and Cranfield University (Lecturer in Complex Weapons).
- Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment, Kingston University
- Department of Aerospace and Aircraft Engineering
His academic journey includes a PhD in Computational Aerodynamics and Aeroacoustics from Cranfield University (2010), MPhil in Computational Aeroacoustics from the University of Southampton, and a BEng (First Class Honours) in Aeromechanical Systems Engineering from Cranfield University. He also holds a PGCert in Academic Practice.
Dr. Khanal's research focuses on high-speed aerodynamics, non-linear heat transfer, and turbomachinery using high-fidelity computational methods. His work spans turbulence modeling, aeroacoustics, and flow control, often addressing complex aerospace engineering challenges related to missiles, turbine blades, and aircraft aerodynamics.
His publications highlight expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), unsteady flow analysis, and thermal management. Key contributions include studies on cavity flow control, thrust reverser configurations, and droplet evaporation in multicomponent fuels.
- Recipient of several national and international awards/scholarships during his time as a student in the UK
- Chartered Engineer (CEng)
- Fellow of Royal Aeronautical Society, UK
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK
Dr. Khanal has delivered lectures as an invited speaker at various forums in the UK and internationally. His teaching encompasses core aerospace topics such as
- Aerospace Technology
- Flight Dynamics and Control
- Aerospace Propulsion
- Machine Learning and AI for Aerospace Applications
His professional experience includes a postdoctoral role at the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre at Oxford and a position as Aerodynamic Methods and Tools Engineer at GE Power. Dr. Khanal emphasizes the importance of aligning Kingston University's Aerospace Engineering courses with industry needs, ensuring graduates are equipped with cutting-edge computational techniques and practical knowledge.
