Rinie Akkermans

Prof. Dr. Rinie Akkermans is Professor of Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg), affiliated with the Department of Automotive and Aeronautical Engineering. He holds leadership roles as Vice-Director of the Research and Technology Transfer Center 'Future Air Mobility' and serves on the university Senate. His academic background includes a PhD in Physics from TU Eindhoven and an MSc in Aerospace Engineering from TU Delft.

Research expertise spans computational and experimental fluid dynamics with emphasis on:

• Aeroacoustics and noise reduction techniques
• Turbulent flow modeling using DNS/LES methods
• Aerodynamic optimization of wings, propellers, and high-lift systems
• Bio-inspired flow control and vortex dynamics

He actively supervises PhD candidates from TU Braunschweig, Volkswagen AG, and Beihang University.

Recent publications focus on advancing computational methods (Lattice Boltzmann, Overset-LES) and experimental validations in aeroacoustics, flow control, and propeller/wing optimization. Work frequently appears in leading aerospace journals including AIAA Journal and Aerospace Science and Technology.

Professional service includes doctoral committee memberships and industry collaborations with Volkswagen AG on automotive aeroacoustics. No awards are documented in the provided text.