David Robert Verelst

David Robert Verelst is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Wind and Energy Systems, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in hydro-servo-aero-elastic wind turbine simulations and stability computations with focus on loads and control. He serves as project manager for the development of the aeroelastic software HAWC2 and has extensive experience in research project management and scientific software tool development.

Dr. Verelst holds a PhD from DTU Wind Energy (2010-2013) and previously completed his Aerospace Engineering studies at TU Delft (2001-2010). His academic journey includes positions as Research Assistant (2010), Postdoc (2013-2015), and currently Senior Researcher at DTU.

His research interests center on hydro-servo-aero-elastic wind turbine time domain simulations, stability computations, wind tunnel experiments, control theory, and design optimization principles. As an experienced Python developer with basic Fortran knowledge, he bridges computational methods with wind energy applications. His work contributes significantly to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy.

Verelst's publication record shows consistent output in wind energy research, with recent focus on beam-like structures for wind turbine blades, typhoon wind patterns, offshore wind farm optimization, and aeroelastic modeling. His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between computational mechanics, atmospheric science, and renewable energy systems.

Among his notable achievements is the development and management of HAWC2, a critical aeroelastic software tool widely used in wind turbine design and analysis. His work on floating offshore wind farms and typhoon impacts represents cutting-edge research in challenging wind energy environments.

As an active supervisor, Dr. Verelst mentors PhD students including Antunes, A. M. and Müller, S., contributing to the next generation of wind energy researchers. His involvement in multiple projects through 2027 demonstrates his ongoing commitment to advancing wind energy technology and education.