Edwin van der Weide

Edwin van der Weide is an Associate Professor in Engineering Fluid Dynamics at the University of Twente, actively contributing to computational fluid dynamics research and graduate education as of 2024. His work bridges theoretical numerical methods with practical aerospace and renewable energy applications, evidenced by 73 research outputs including journal articles, conference papers, and a graduate textbook on scientific computing.

His research centers on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with specialization in Discontinuous Galerkin methods, supersonic/hypersonic flows, and wind turbine aerodynamics. Key investigations include boundary condition development for Navier-Stokes solvers, ice crystal prediction in aircraft engines, and erosion effects on renewable energy systems. His approach integrates high-fidelity numerical simulations with experimental validation to solve complex fluid-structure interaction problems.

Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal a strong trend toward applied aerospace challenges: boundary condition optimization for fluid solvers, supersonic cross-flow injection systems, aircraft icing certification, and wind turbine blade erosion. These works demonstrate interdisciplinary convergence of computational mathematics, aerodynamics, and engineering design for real-world propulsion and energy systems.

Scientific recognition includes:

• HiSST Best Student Paper Award 2024 (for dual injection in supersonic cross-flow research)

Van der Weide has supervised 9 research projects, collaborating with colleagues across fluid dynamics and aerospace engineering. His peer-review activities for journals like Mathematics and Computers in Simulation and extensive conference presentations indicate active engagement in the global research community. Current work includes open-source scientific computing frameworks and high-order grid development for complex flow simulations.