Nick Bojdo

Dr. Nick Bojdo is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The University of Manchester, affiliated with the School of MACE. He specializes in particle-fluid flow modeling, gas turbine degradation, and filtration systems. He holds roles including Manchester Branch Chair of the Royal Aeronautical Society and has led numerous industry-collaborative projects.

Education:

• MEng in Aerospace Engineering (2008)
• PhD in Aerospace Engineering (completed 2011)
• EPSRC Doctoral Prize recipient (2012)

Research Interests:

• Gas turbine durability under mineral dust/volcanic ash exposure
• CFD-driven design of filtration systems
• Reduced-order modeling for propulsion systems

Recent Research Trends: Focus on thermal barrier coating delamination, additive-based engine protection, and multirotor aerodynamic interference. His work bridges experimental validation and computational simulation.

• Prizes:
• RAeS Written Paper Prize 2012 - Bronze
• RAeS Written Paper Prize 2021 - Silver
• UK VFS Award (2023)

Advising & Grants: Supervises over 12 PhD students in areas like CMAS melt inhibition and rotorcraft performance. Leads projects such as ANTIFOD (Foreign Object Debris Removal) and MACE Aerodynamics.

Labs & Teams: Active in the Modelling and Simulation Centre and Aerospace Research Institute, collaborating with industry partners on gas turbine durability solutions.