Ivaylo Nedyalkov

Ivaylo Nedyalkov is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Hampshire. He joined the faculty in 2015 after completing his Ph.D. under Prof. Wosnik, focusing on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), turbine design, and ocean engineering. His work includes the overhaul of the high-speed water tunnel (HiCaT) and development of automation code for hydrofoil simulations using OpenFOAM.

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of New Hampshire
• M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology
• B.S., Industrial Engineering, Technical University of Sofia

His research spans fluid dynamics, renewable energy systems, and engineering education. Key contributions include studies on tidal turbines, bi-directional hydrofoils, and aerodynamics in cycling formations. He has integrated open-source CFD tools like OpenFOAM into undergraduate and graduate curricula.

Recent publications emphasize computational simulations, experimental flow analysis, and turbine performance improvements. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in marine energy and sustainable design.

Nedyalkov teaches courses such as Thermodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and Senior Design Projects. He also designed and implemented systems for the high-speed water tunnel facility at UNH, enhancing research capabilities in ocean engineering.