Dominic A. von Terzi

Dominic A. von Terzi is a Professor in the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology, specializing in Wind Energy through the TU Delft Wind Energy Institute (DUWIND). His work bridges fundamental fluid dynamics research with practical wind turbine engineering applications, focusing on enhancing operational reliability and performance in challenging environments.

His research centers on Wind Energy and Aerospace Engineering, with deep expertise in Turbulence modeling, Large Eddy Simulation, and Wind Turbine Aerodynamics. He investigates critical phenomena including rain erosion on blade leading edges, transonic flow effects at turbine tips, and innovative concepts like floating offshore wind systems and airborne wind energy. His approach combines advanced computational modeling with real-world validation to address industry challenges in turbine durability and energy yield optimization.

Recent publications reveal strong trends toward solving operational challenges in extreme conditions (erosion, transonic flow) and system-level innovations (wind-storage integration, airborne energy). These works emphasize computational rigor while exploring frontier concepts like hydrogen production from offshore wind and floating turbine platforms, reflecting a strategic shift toward holistic energy system design beyond standalone turbine optimization.

Professor von Terzi chairs the European Research Community on Flow Turbulence and Combustion (ERCOFTAC) and leads research within the EU-funded MERIDIONAL project on multiscale wind farm modeling. He has supervised two students and maintains active industry engagement through media discussions on floating wind technology and grid integration.

Embedded within DUWIND's collaborative ecosystem, his work leverages partnerships with institutions like ERCOFTAC and industry stakeholders to advance wind energy technology. Current efforts focus on erosion-safe operational modes, transonic flow management, and scaling airborne wind energy systems, positioning him at the forefront of next-generation wind energy solutions.