جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Aerospace Engineering
• Fluid Dynamics
• Aerodynamics
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Dimitrios Rozakis is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He is actively engaged in research and teaching at the College of Engineering, where he leads the Aerodynamics & Propulsion Laboratory . Education PhD in Aerospace Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (2012) MSc in Fluid Mechanics, University of Manchester (2008) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2006) Research Interests His research spans computational and experimental aerodynamics , with particular emphasis on: Transonic and supersonic flows Flow control using plasma actuators Hypersonic boundary-layer transition Reduced-order modelling and machine-learning techniques Turbomachinery aerodynamics Recent work has focused on high-fidelity simulations of buffet phenomena, experimental investigations of plasma-based separation control, and the development of data-driven surrogate models for unsteady aerodynamic loads. Selected Scientific Awards ASME Best Paper Award (2020) European Research Council Starting Grant (2018) AIAA Young Investigator Award (2016) Students, Grants & Funding He currently supervises three PhD students—Maria Koutsogianni, Panagiotis Giannakakis, and Eleni Christoforou—working on projects funded by the ERC, Horizon Europe, and the Greek Secretariat for Research & Technology. Active grants include an ERC Starting Grant on “Physics-informed machine learning for unsteady aerodynamics” (€1.5 M) and a Horizon Europe project on “Green regional aircraft technologies” (€4.2 M). Laboratory & Collaborations He directs the Aerodynamics & Propulsion Laboratory , which houses low-speed and transonic wind tunnels, a Ludwieg-tube facility for short-duration hypersonic experiments, and a high-performance computing cluster (>2 000 CPU cores). Ongoing collaborations include the von Karman Institute, DLR, and ONERA.

Haiyang Chaoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
• Control Systems Engineering
• Remote Sensing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Haiyang Chao is an Associate Professor at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Kansas. His research focuses on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) with emphasis on control systems, wind estimation, remote sensing, and cooperative UAV operations. Recent work includes FireCrowdSensing for prescribed fire monitoring Wake vortex hazard estimation for airport UAS operations Thermal imaging for fire spread measurement Vertical wind velocity analysis in fire plumes System identification techniques for flying-wing UAVs Honors include the 2016 Summer Faculty Fellowship at Air Force Research Lab. He leads the Cooperative Unmanned Systems Lab (CUSL) and collaborates with NASA on gust sensing projects. Teaching interests include Avionics, Control Systems, and Autonomous Aerospace Vehicles.

• Aerospace Engineering
• Experimental Aerodynamics
• Supersonic Jets
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Raffaello Mariani is an Associate Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), affiliated with the AEROSPACE, MOVEABILITY AND NAVAL ARCHITECTURE school and the Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering Unit. He holds a BSc in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2003), an MEng in Experimental Methods from Old Dominion University (2005), and a PhD in Fundamental Fluid Dynamics from The University of Manchester (2012). His career includes roles at BMT FM, ONERA, and Nanyang Technological University before joining KTH in 2018. Research focuses on experimental aerodynamics, supersonic jets, shock wave dynamics, and UAV design. Key areas include wind tunnel testing techniques (e.g., rainbow schlieren), flow control strategies, and hybrid-electric propulsion systems for sustainable aviation. He leads the Green Raven project, developing a hydrogen-powered blended-wing-body UAV to combat climate change. Teaching responsibilities include courses like Advanced Topics in Aeronautics and Future Sustainable Aviation . Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, he integrates electrochemistry, mechatronics, and embedded systems into aerospace engineering solutions. Award-winning contributions include pioneering work on vortex ring interactions and supersonic jet noise mitigation. His recent studies explore bio-inspired wing designs and ground-effect aircraft optimization.

Richard Bomphreyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Biomechanics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Functional Morphology
• +۱۶ مورد دیگر

Richard Bomphrey is a Professor of Comparative Biomechanics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), University of London, where he leads the Structure and Motion Laboratory within the Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences. He previously served as Interim Vice Principal for Research (2021–2022) and Associate Dean for Research (2022–2023), highlighting his leadership in academic research. His work bridges biology and engineering, focusing on animal locomotion, particularly flight in insects and birds. Richard earned his biological sciences degree from the University of Exeter and completed his DPhil in biomechanics at the University of Oxford. He held postdoctoral positions at Oxford and the University of Bath before securing an EPSRC Fellowship, which facilitated his transition to RVC in 2013. His research explores evolutionary biology through the lens of functional morphology, unsteady aerodynamics, and fluid-structure interaction. He investigates how flying animals sense, stabilize, and control flight, with implications for bio-inspired unmanned air systems. His lab employs advanced techniques such as wind tunnels, high-speed videography, volumetric particle image velocimetry (PIV), and virtual reality chambers for tethered insects. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong focus on insect and bird flight mechanics, vortex dynamics, biomimetics, and bio-inspired engineering. Key themes include leading-edge vortices, wing morphology, flow sensing in mosquitoes, and aerodynamic adaptations in raptors and dragonflies. His interdisciplinary approach integrates experimental biology with computational modeling and engineering principles. Wellcome Trust New Scientist Popular Science Writing Prize Daily Telegraph STEM Hero of the Month He actively mentors students and leads a vibrant research team, supervising PhD and Master’s students. His outreach includes science festivals, public lectures, and media appearances (BBC, SKY, Discovery Channel). He has contributed to major public engagement initiatives such as the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition and UCL’s bio-inspired robotics summer school. His laboratory, the Structure and Motion Lab, is equipped with state-of-the-art tools for biomechanical analysis, including tomographic PIV and a virtual flight arena for insects. The team investigates both external flight dynamics and internal flows, such as haemodynamics in abdominal aortic aneurysms, demonstrating the breadth of their biomechanical inquiry.

Zoltán S. Spakovszkyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Propulsion and energy conversion
• Internal flows in fluid machinery
• Compressor aerodynamics and stability
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Zoltán S. Spakovszky is the T. Wilson (1953) Professor in Aeronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) , where he has served as Director of the Gas Turbine Laboratory since 2008. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT (2000) and joined the MIT faculty in 2001 as Assistant Professor before being promoted to Professor in 2012. Dipl. Ing. , 1997, ETH Zürich M.S. , 1999, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Ph.D. , 2000, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Spakovszky's research focuses on propulsion and energy conversion , compressor aerodynamics , micro-fluidics , and aero-acoustics . He investigates flow instabilities in turbomachinery, supercritical CO2 power cycles, and aircraft design for environmental sustainability. His work bridges fundamental fluid dynamics with applied aerospace engineering. His publications span topics including rotating stall waves , cavitation instabilities , and electrified aviation . Many of his studies address challenges in improving engine efficiency and stability through advanced diagnostics and design optimizations. Scientific Awards : 2021 IGTI Scholar Award (ASME) 2018, 2016, 2014 IGTI Aircraft Engine Committee Best Paper Awards 2017 ASME Gas Turbine Award 2009 Ruth and Joel Spira Award for Excellence in Teaching 2003 ASME Melville Medal Spakovszky leads the Gas Turbine Laboratory at MIT, which conducts cutting-edge research in aerospace propulsion systems and fluid machinery. He has also held leadership roles such as Vehicle Sector Head (2015–2018) and Chair of the Graduate Committee (2020–2021).

Camli Badryaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Aerodynamics
• Unsteady Flow Analysis
• Turbulent Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Camli Badrya is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, Davis. Her research focuses on computational and experimental aerodynamics, particularly in rotary and fixed-wing aircraft design, unsteady flow analysis, turbulent modeling, and flow control systems. She leads the Davis Applied Aerodynamic Lab (DAAL), which aims to improve aviation efficiency and sustainability through innovations in laminar flow control and multidisciplinary design optimization. Education: B.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering, Technion, Israel M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park (UMD), USA Research Interests: Hybrid laminar flow control (HLFC) systems for transport aircraft Aerostructural optimization of wings for hydrogen and electric aircraft Bio-inspired flight mechanics and low Reynolds number aerodynamics Wind tunnel testing of advanced flow control concepts Her work emphasizes energy-efficient aviation solutions, including boundary layer suction systems and transonic wing design. She has pioneered research on laminar flow control integration and has validated suction panel performance through large-scale experiments. Awards: Fulbright Scholarship (2011) Amelia Earhart Fellowship Award (2015) Lab Activities: DAAL collaborates on projects like the CITRIS Aviation Prize Design Contest and NCAS Fuels initiatives to advance sustainable aerospace technologies. Current research includes suction system design for subsonic aircraft and multidisciplinary optimization of regional electric aircraft wings.

Mark Thompsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fluid Dynamics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Flow Instabilities
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Mark Thompson is a distinguished academic in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Monash University, Faculty of Engineering. He holds the rank of Professor and has been a key figure in fluid dynamics research and academic leadership since joining Monash in 1995. He previously worked at CSIRO for ten years and earned his PhD from Monash in 1985. He has served as Associate Dean of Research Training (2003–2007) and Head of Department (2008–2011). Research interests include theoretical, computational, and experimental fluid dynamics, with focus on flow stability, transition to turbulence, bluff body flows, wake dynamics, flow-induced vibration, aeroacoustics, and applications in bioengineering, turbomachinery, vehicle aerodynamics, and sports. His work contributes to sustainable engineering and aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals. The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on complex fluid-structure interactions, bluff body aerodynamics, and computational/experimental modeling. Key themes include wake transitions, vortex instabilities, flow control via afterbody design, and environmental and industrial applications such as wind comfort and heat transfer. His research combines high-fidelity simulations with wind tunnel and water channel experiments. Scientific awards: Faculty Research Award (2015) Fellow of the Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society (2018) Advising and grants: Professor Thompson is currently accepting PhD students and has supervised numerous research projects. He has led multiple externally funded research initiatives, including ARC-funded projects on flapping aerodynamics and fluid-structure interactions. His consulting experience includes collaborations with AMIRA, CRA, and Ford Europe. He has also contributed to editorial boards of the International Journal of Fluid Dynamics and an Elsevier journal. Labs and teams: He is a core member of a multidisciplinary research group at Monash focusing on fluid dynamics, collaborating closely with Professors Hourigan, Sheridan, and Lo Jacono. The team operates advanced experimental facilities including wind tunnels and water channels, and develops custom CFD codes for simulating complex flows.

Andres Gozaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Unsteady Aerodynamics
• Fluid-Structure Interaction
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andres Goza is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds affiliate appointments in Computational Science and Engineering and Mechanical Science and Engineering. His research focuses on unsteady aerodynamics, fluid-structure interaction, and bio-inspired flow control. Goza's work combines computational methods and experimental insights to design passive and adaptive flow control strategies for aerodynamic systems, with applications in micro aerial vehicles and energy harvesting. Education: PhD (Mechanical Engineering, Caltech, 2018), MS (Mechanical Engineering, Caltech, 2013), BS (Mechanical Engineering, Rice University, 2011). Key areas of research include covert feather-inspired flaps, phononic materials for flow control, and vortex dynamics. Recent work explores reinforcement learning for hybrid flow control and surface morphing techniques at stalled angles of attack.

Jae Wook Kimمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aerodynamics
• Aeroacoustics
• Compressible Fluid Flow
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Jae Wook Kim is a leading expert in Aerodynamics & Aeroacoustics at the University of Southampton , affiliated with the Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics and the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre for Propulsion Systems Noise within the Institute of Sound & Vibration Research (ISVR). He has developed the high-order DNS/LES solver CANARD for compressible flow simulations using supercomputers. Research Focus: Unsteady aerodynamics, aeroacoustics, and high-fidelity numerical simulations Projects: Funded by EPSRC, EU Horizon 2020, Rolls-Royce, Airbus, Vestas, and AWE His work explores noise mechanisms in undulated aerofoils, serrated trailing edges, and cavity flows, with applications in aviation and wind energy. He contributed to NASA's Computational Aeroacoustics Workshop series (1995–2004). Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Chartered Engineer (CEng) Professor Kim actively supervises PhD students and collaborates on projects involving acoustic resonance , turbulent flow , and noise reduction strategies .

• Experimental Fluid Mechanics
• Unsteady Aerodynamics
• Acoustics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prateek Jaiswal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison since November 2024. He founded the Experimental Fluid Mechanics Lab, focusing on sustainable transportation and energy systems through turbulent shear flow analysis for drag reduction, noise control, and vibration mitigation. PhD, Université de Sherbrooke (2020) MS, ISAE-SUPAERO (2013) B.Tech, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute (2011) His research spans experimental fluid mechanics , unsteady aerodynamics , and flow control , with emphasis on turbulence dynamics and noise reduction in transportation systems. Recent work explores pressure gradient effects on boundary layers and tonal noise in tip-leakage flows. Selected publications show expertise in resolvent analysis , porous substrates , and aeroacoustic modeling , particularly for airfoil and rotor noise. His lab employs data-driven approaches to characterize turbulent flows across smooth/rough surfaces. 2021 Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship 2020 Physics of Fluids, Editor's Pick 2020 Jean Morin Scholarship

Serhiy Yarusevychمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fluid Mechanics
• Aerodynamics
• Turbulence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Serhiy Yarusevych is a Professor and Professional Engineer (PEng) at the University of Waterloo's Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, affiliated with the Fluid Mechanics Research Laboratory. His research focuses on fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, turbulence, and vortex dynamics, with a particular emphasis on laminar separation bubbles, boundary layer transition, and flow control mechanisms. He investigates phenomena such as droplet dynamics, vortex-induced vibrations, and aerosol dispersion, applying experimental techniques like particle image velocimetry (PIV) and temperature-sensitive paint analysis. Recent work includes studies on transient flow dynamics, free-stream turbulence effects, and mask efficacy for aerosol control. His contributions span both fundamental fluid mechanics and applied engineering challenges in aerodynamics and multiphase systems. Yarusevych's research often integrates experimental data with computational models to advance understanding of complex flow behaviors.

• Energy Systems
• Power Generation
• Hydrogen Storage
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michele Stefanizzi serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanics, Mathematics and Management at the Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy. His academic work focuses on energy systems and power generation within the ING-IND/09 classification, with research centered on sustainable energy infrastructure and decarbonization technologies. His research interests encompass: Advanced hydrogen storage systems (solid-state and physisorption) Energy recovery in water distribution networks using pumps as turbines Thermoacoustic instability control in gas turbine combustion Fuel cell systems for marine propulsion applications Concentrated solar thermal integration with thermal energy storage Wave energy conversion using Wells turbines Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong thematic focus on decarbonization pathways through hydrogen technologies, renewable energy integration, and energy recovery systems. His work consistently combines numerical modeling, experimental validation, and techno-economic analysis across fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and energy conversion domains, with particular emphasis on practical applications in water infrastructure, marine transportation, and industrial processes. Scientific awards: No awards were documented in the provided materials. Regarding academic advising, research grants, and laboratory facilities, the available information does not specify any details about student supervision, funded projects, or dedicated research infrastructure.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Rotorcraft Aerodynamics
• Helicopter Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mark Woodgate is a Research Associate in the Autonomous Systems & Connectivity research group at the School of Engineering, University of Glasgow. His research focuses on computational fluid dynamics applications for rotorcraft and helicopter aerodynamics, with extensive publications spanning over two decades. His research interests include: Computational Fluid Dynamics for rotorcraft applications Rotor blade design and optimization Helicopter aerodynamics and dynamics Wind turbine analysis High-fidelity CFD/CSD methods Dr. Woodgate's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on advanced computational methods for rotorcraft analysis and design. His work frequently involves collaboration with George Barakos and other researchers at the University of Glasgow. Key research trends include the application of harmonic balance methods, adjoint optimization techniques, and the development of efficient CFD solvers for rotorcraft applications. His research has significant implications for helicopter design, tiltrotor aircraft, and wind turbine technology. Scientific contributions: Development of implicit hybrid methods for rotorcraft flow computation Analysis of rotor blade stall and flutter phenomena Simulation techniques for helicopter ditching scenarios Optimization frameworks for rotor blade planform design Dr. Woodgate has supervised research students, including Dada, Oyedoyin Samuel, who worked on 'Machine Learning for Flying Vehicles - Demonstration for autonomous fire-fighting aircraft.' His work bridges traditional aerospace engineering with emerging computational techniques and applications.

Jennifer Franckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Unsteady Fluid Mechanics
• Turbulent Flows
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Jennifer Franck is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with additional affiliations in the Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics program. Her research focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), unsteady fluid mechanics, and engineering applications in renewable energy systems such as wind, tidal energy, and propulsion. She holds a PhD from the California Institute of Technology (2009) and undergraduate degrees from the University of Virginia (BS, 2003) and Caltech (MS, 2004). Recipient of prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Award (2023) and multiple ONR Summer Faculty Research Fellowships. Explores bio-inspired designs (e.g., seal whisker geometry) to enhance fluid-structure interaction and reduce vortex-induced vibrations. Advances cross-flow turbine and oscillating foil technologies for energy harvesting through CFD simulations and experimental validation. Research interests emphasize: Unsteady flow dynamics and turbulence modeling Optimization of renewable energy systems (tidal/wind turbines) Bio-inspired flow control strategies Recent publications highlight CFD-driven innovations in turbine blade design, vortex wake classification via machine learning, and high-efficiency propulsion systems. Grants include multi-disciplinary collaborations on bio-inspired geometries and fluid-structure interaction analysis. Labs/Teams: Active in fluid dynamics experimental facilities and computational modeling groups within the UW-Madison College of Engineering.

• Aerospace Engineering
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Turbulence Modeling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kenneth Jansen is a Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado, holding the Denver Business Challenge Endowed Professorship. He serves as Director of the Aerospace Mechanics Research Center (AMReC) and specializes in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), turbulence modeling, and aerodynamic performance analysis. His research focuses on: Turbulent boundary layers under pressure gradients and curvature Large eddy simulation (LES) and direct numerical simulation (DNS) of aerospace flows Data-driven turbulence closure models for CFD Hypersonic and supersonic flow analysis Active flow control for aerodynamic efficiency Mesh adaptation and high-performance computing Recent publications highlight his work on jet interactions, wind tunnel simulations, and multifidelity modeling. Awards include the Denver Business Challenge Endowed Professorship. Jansen leads projects involving the PHASTA finite element solver and contributes to exascale computing initiatives (ECP applications). His collaborations span experimental and computational studies for aerodynamic flow control and medical CFD applications.