Duygu Erdem

Duygu Erdem serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Aeronautical Engineering at Istanbul Technical University, with continuous research activity since 2003. Her work bridges experimental fluid dynamics and aeronautical engineering, focusing on propulsion systems, flow control, and UAV applications through both computational and experimental methodologies.

Her research portfolio prominently features Aerodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, and Propulsion Systems, with specialized expertise in ducted propellers, turbulent flow analysis, and porous media interactions. Key contributions include UAV propeller optimization and flow separation control mechanisms, demonstrating consistent innovation in experimental aeronautical research.

Analysis of her 2013-2025 publications reveals evolving research trajectories from foundational ducted propeller studies toward contemporary applications in nanofluid dynamics and noise-reduction wing technologies. Her work maintains strong experimental focus with significant real-world engineering applications, particularly in UAV propulsion and aerodynamic efficiency.

Dr. Erdem has supervised 14 students and secured four research projects as Principal Investigator, including active investigations into noise-reducing wing designs (2023-2025) and completed studies on elliptical twin jets (2021-2022) and propeller parameter effects (2013-2021), demonstrating sustained research leadership in experimental aeronautics.