معرفی
Drew Landman is a Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department at Old Dominion University (ODU). He has over 35 years of experience in engineering education and aerospace testing, including 13 years as Chief Engineer at ODU/NASA Langley Full Scale Wind Tunnel. His expertise includes wind tunnel testing methodologies, statistical engineering applications, and aerodynamic instrumentation design.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering (Old Dominion University, 1998)
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Lehigh University, 1984)
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Lehigh University, 1983)
Research focuses on:
- Statistical engineering techniques for aerospace testing
- Wind tunnel balance calibration using DOE/RSM
- UAS and propeller/tilt-rotor testing
- Aerodynamic drag reduction for heavy vehicles
Publications reflect advanced statistical methods applied to wind tunnel testing and aerospace systems, with emphasis on experimental design and data analysis. Recent work includes Mars parachute testing methodologies and propulsion system performance analysis.
- Awards:
- 2013 SAE Technical Standards Board Award
- 2013 AIAA Outstanding Paper Award
- 2009 SAE Excellence in Oral Presentation
Advised over 40 Master's and 10 PhD students, many now in industry/government roles. Active in grants totaling over $15M, including NASA, DOD, and commercial projects. Co-authored leading textbook Wind Tunnel Test Techniques (Elsevier, 2024).
Labs/Teams: Core member of ODU's Full Scale Wind Tunnel operations and Center for Experimental Aeronautics.
