جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Marcelo H. Kobayashiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Multidisciplinary Design Optimization

Marcelo H. Kobayashi is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hawaii at Manoa . He holds dual PhDs in Mechanical Engineering (1994) and Mathematics (2003) from the Technical University of Lisbon/IST, Portugal. His research spans Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) , Fluid Mechanics , and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO) , integrating advanced numerical methods and genetic algorithms to solve complex engineering problems in aerospace, biomechanics, and defense applications. CFD: Stream function methods, finite volume schemes for Navier-Stokes equations, and Padé approximations. Fluid Mechanics: Stokes flows, particle dynamics in rotating systems, and acoustic wave propagation in shear layers. MDO: Hybrid genetic programming for metamaterials, cellular division optimization for control surfaces, and bio-inspired designs for micro aerial vehicles. His recent publications reflect the application of evolutionary algorithms , topological optimization , and aeroelastic modeling to challenges in air vehicle design , thermal management , and biological systems . He has led projects funded by AFOSR , NSF , and US Army , including grants for tsunami debris impact analysis and nanosat thermal control systems. As Director of the Hawaii Open Supercomputing Center , he contributes to computational research infrastructure. His teaching includes graduate courses in Computational Fluid Dynamics , Numerical Methods , and Advanced Aerodynamics .

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Turbulence
• Boundary Layer Transition and Control
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Adrian Sescu is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Mississippi State University, College of Engineering. He is also affiliated with the High-Performance Computing Collaboratory (HPCC), where he serves as Graduate Coordinator for the Computational Engineering Program. His research focuses on high-speed shear flows, turbulence, and flow control, with applications in aerospace and defense systems. His research interests lie in computational fluid dynamics , particularly in simulating and controlling high-speed boundary layers, jet flows, and free mixing layers. He applies advanced numerical methods including large eddy simulations and nonlinear boundary region equations to study turbulence modeling , boundary layer transition , drag reduction , and aeroacoustics . His work has significant implications for improving aerodynamic efficiency and thermal management in aircraft and spacecraft. Dr. Sescu has published over 90 journal and conference papers in these areas, reflecting sustained contributions to fluid dynamics and aerospace engineering. His research is closely tied to practical applications in high-speed flight and propulsion systems, often in collaboration with the Air Force Research Lab. Notable honors include: Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Active participant in the American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Dynamics committees He advises graduate students as Graduate Coordinator in both the Aerospace Engineering and Computational Engineering programs, shaping next-generation researchers in high-performance computing and fluid dynamics. While no specific grants are listed, his repeated affiliations with AFRL and HPCC suggest sustained external funding and collaborative research support. Dr. Sescu is affiliated with the High-Performance Computing Collaboratory (HPCC) at Mississippi State University, a multidisciplinary research coalition focused on advancing computational science and engineering through high-performance computing resources and collaborative research initiatives.

Jerome Jouffroyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Control Systems Engineering
• Robotics
• Autonomous Vehicles
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Jerome Jouffroy is affiliated with the University of Southern Denmark under the Faculty of Engineering and Science , specializing in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering . His work bridges theoretical control systems research with practical applications in robotics, marine engineering, and mechatronics. Research Focus: Control systems design, autonomous vehicles, marine stabilization, and 3D-printed mechatronics. Collaborations: Active in international networks, particularly in drone cooperative control and marine systems. Projects: Supervised research on drone load handling and energy-efficient UAVs. His publications highlight advancements in quadrotor control , modulating function methods , and marine vessel stabilization . Recent work explores tilt-rotor energy efficiency and cooperative drone systems. Despite extensive media engagement (e.g., defense industry AI applications, offshore wind drone servicing), no formal scientific awards are listed. Teaching includes Control Systems and interdisciplinary team projects.

Edip Öztürkمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Aeronautics
• Aerospace Engineering
• Robotics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Edip Öztürk is an Assistant Professor at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Department of Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering. His research focuses on aeronautics, robotics, vibration analysis, and control systems. Education: PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering (2019-2022), Gaziantep University MSc in Aeronautical Engineering (2015-2018), Gaziantep University BSc in Mechanical Engineering (2009-2015), Gaziantep University His recent publications explore quadcopter dynamics, flight simulator design, rocket control systems, and mechanical fatigue analysis. Key trends include aerospace structural optimization, nonlinear control algorithms, and mechanical component reliability. Scientific Awards: 2023 Public TUBITAK Publication Encouragement Award Öztürk has advised PhD students, participated in TUBITAK-funded research, and taught courses in robotics, mechanical vibrations, and aerospace system dynamics. He is a member of MAKTED (Scientific Organization, 2019).

• Fractional Order Differentiation
• Robust Control
• CRONE Methodology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Patrick Lanusse is an Associate Professor at Bordeaux INP within the Graduate School of Engineering, conducting research at the IMS Laboratory (UMR CNRS 5218) in the CRONE Team of the Automatic Control Group at the University of Bordeaux. He has held this position since 1995, achieving outstanding class (HC-Ex) status in 2020, and teaches at both ENSEIRB-MATMECA and ENSC Graduate Schools of Engineering. PhD in Automatic Control – University Bordeaux 1 (1994) HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) – University of Bordeaux (2018) Qualification for Professor functions – 61st section of University National Council (2019) Lanusse's research focuses on Fractional Order Differentiation Applications and Robust Control , particularly the CRONE Control-System Design methodology. His work spans theoretical developments to practical implementations in mechatronic systems, automated kite propulsion for ships, and optimal control of district heating networks. His research integrates fractional calculus with modern control theory to address complex engineering challenges requiring robust performance in uncertain environments. His publication record includes over 40 journal articles and 100 conference papers, with recent work emphasizing fractional modeling of wind turbulence, robust control of tracking antennas, and optimal trajectory planning for tethered kite ship propulsion systems. The CRONE toolbox he manages has been downloaded over 1,000 times since 2010, demonstrating significant international impact. PID'18 (finalist in the Benchmark Process Student Competition) FDA'18 (Riemann-Liouville Award: Best Paper) SpliTech 2020 (Best Paper Award) Lanusse has supervised 12 PhD students to completion with 3 more in progress, and maintains numerous industrial collaborations with companies including Alstom/Areva, Ariane Group, Safran, and Robert Bosch GmbH. He serves as Vice-Chair on Education for IFAC Technical Committee 2.1 and on editorial boards for Actuators and Electronics journals. His current leadership roles include scientific board membership at IMS Lab and heading WP4 of the DIHNAMIC Digital Innovation Hub.

Ashish Tewariمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Atmospheric Re-entry
• Space Flight Mechanics
• Adaptive Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Ashish Tewari serves as a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. With extensive experience in aerospace engineering education and research, he holds a prominent position within the institution's academic community. His educational background includes a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla (1992), an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the same institution (1988), and a B.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering from IIT Kanpur (1986), establishing a strong foundation for his academic career. Professor Tewari's research expertise spans Atmospheric Re-entry and Space Flight Mechanics, Adaptive and Nonlinear Control, Attitude Control, and Aeroservoelasticity . His scholarly work bridges theoretical control systems with practical aerospace applications, with significant contributions to spacecraft control, atmospheric entry systems, and advanced flight control methodologies. His research has substantial implications for space exploration, satellite operations, and next-generation aircraft design. His publications demonstrate a consistent research trajectory focused on aerospace control systems, with particular emphasis on adaptive control methodologies for aerospace vehicles. The body of work spans both theoretical developments and practical implementations, addressing critical challenges in aerospace engineering. Associate Fellowship awarded by AIAA in 2015 Cited in Science & Engineering literature from 1993-2018 Multiple Excellent reviewer citations from the Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics (2012, 2014, 2016) Professor Tewari has authored numerous influential publications including seven major textbooks that have become standard references in aerospace engineering education. His work continues to shape the understanding and practice of aerospace control systems, particularly in the areas of adaptive control and flight dynamics.

Jonathan E Cooperمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aeroelasticity
• Structural Dynamics
• Aircraft Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jonathan E Cooper holds the RAEng Airbus Sir George White Professorship in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Bristol's School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering, with an international reputation spanning 30 years in aeroelasticity, structural dynamics, and sustainable aircraft design. His work directly addresses Net Zero Aviation through industry collaborations focused on fuel-burn reduction and next-generation wing technologies. His research centers on novel loads control systems, structural/control system nonlinearities, high-aspect-ratio wings with folding wingtips, uncertainty quantification, and multidisciplinary design optimization. Key initiatives include developing efficient prediction methods for aeroservoelastic behavior and structural performance certification, emphasizing practical industry applications. Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in folding wingtip dynamics, gust load alleviation, landing gear design optimization, and nonlinear aeroelastic modeling. His work increasingly integrates data-driven methods with traditional aerospace engineering to address complex fluid-structure interactions in flexible aircraft configurations. Honors include: Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (2018) Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (2019) Journal of Sound and Vibration Doak Award (2019) Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society Professor Cooper supervises 16 research students and leads major projects including 'Development of Advanced Wing Solutions 2' (2024-2026) and 'ONEHeart' (2023-2025), funded by Airbus and EU programs. His work is conducted within the Fluid and Aerodynamics Dynamics and Control research group, focusing on experimental validation and computational modeling. He actively contributes to national aerospace strategy through the Aerospace Technology Institute (2015-2019) and Royal Aeronautical Society (Chair 2015-2018), bridging academic research with industrial implementation in sustainable aviation.

Arthur G Richardsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Trajectory Optimization
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
• Model Predictive Control
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Arthur G Richards serves as Professor of Robotics and Control within the Dynamics and Control department at the University of Bristol's School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology. His research specializes in trajectory optimization for aerospace applications, focusing on UAV autonomy, spacecraft rendezvous, and air traffic management through advanced optimization techniques. His educational foundation includes an M.Eng. from the University of Cambridge and S.M./Ph.D. degrees from MIT. Research interests center on solving complex aerospace challenges through: Non-convex optimization for obstacle avoidance in cluttered environments Robust model predictive control for real-time disturbance compensation Distributed optimization enabling large-scale vehicle cooperation Scalable algorithms for high-traffic scenarios with minimal fuel consumption Analysis of his 132 research outputs reveals evolving emphasis on reliability-aware UAV path planning, interpretable reinforcement learning for aircraft control, and swarm robotics with real-world validation. Recent work increasingly integrates machine learning with traditional control theory while addressing practical constraints like sensor noise and system failures. Professor Richards has supervised 22 research students and secured funding for 11 projects, including the active Aerial Robotics for Search and Rescue (2022-2026) and PORTAL (2022-2024) initiatives. His industry collaborations with Thales and focus on technology transfer demonstrate strong academic-industrial integration. He actively contributes to the Smart Networks for Sustainable Futures and Robotics research groups, developing frameworks for multi-robot systems that balance theoretical rigor with practical deployment requirements in conservation, inspection, and exploration scenarios.

• Structural Dynamics
• Nonlinear Vibrations
• Vibration Control
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ali Abolfathi serves as Associate Professor (Teaching) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University College London (UCL), where he has been affiliated since 2016. His academic foundation includes a PhD in Sound and Vibration (2012) from the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research at the University of Southampton, focusing on nonlinear vibration phenomena, complemented by prior industry experience in engineering sectors. His research spans structural dynamics and nonlinear vibrations with emphasis on three core domains: (1) Energy transfer mechanisms in flying insects' indirect flight muscles, investigating how thorax elasticity creates resonant systems to reduce flight energetics; (2) Nonlinear behavior in built-up structures, particularly friction effects in rotational hinges found in satellite panels and vehicle components; (3) Vehicle suspension innovation through quasi-zero-stiffness hydropneumatic struts for enhanced ride quality. These themes directly support UN Sustainable Development Goals 7 (Affordable Clean Energy), 9 (Industry Innovation), and 11 (Sustainable Cities). Analysis of his 25 publications reveals consistent focus on vibration control, energy harvesting, and bio-inspired robotics, with recent work (2023-2025) advancing flapping-wing UAV design, transverse galloping energy harvesters, and quasi-zero-stiffness vehicle suspensions. His methodological approach integrates analytical modeling, electromechanical systems, and experimental validation across mechanical, aerospace, and automotive applications. As primary supervisor for three PhD candidates (Resmi Kochalathu Sarala, Moonsoo Park, Igoke Major), he contributes to engineering education while maintaining active consultancy and advisory roles. His work demonstrates strong industry-academia collaboration through projects addressing real-world vibration challenges in automotive and aerospace sectors.

Jean-François Bolandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aeronautics and Aerospace
• Intelligent and Autonomous Systems
• Embedded Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jean-François Boland is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), where he leads research in aerospace systems and embedded technologies through the LASSENA Laboratory. His expertise spans avionics, autonomous systems, digital design methodologies, and functional verification. Research Interests: Aeronautics & Aerospace : Flight control systems, radiation-hardened avionics, integrated modular architectures Intelligent Systems : Bipedal robot control, adaptive algorithms, autonomous navigation Digital Design : RTL verification, fault modeling, high-level synthesis His recent publications emphasize fault-tolerant aerospace systems , with 60% focused on radiation effects mitigation, 25% on autonomous robotics, and 15% on design methodologies. Key trends include AI-enhanced verification (2019), SEU-resistant flight controls (2013–2016), and bipedal locomotion control (2021–2022). Awards and Honors: Ambassadeur Honoraire (ÉTS, 2020) CNESST Safety Award & GREPCI Finalist (2017) CRIAQ Project Excellence Award (2012) Two ÉTS Teaching Excellence Awards (2011, 2013) He actively advises graduate students, with 16+ supervisees working on projects like fault-tolerant avionics and quadcopter control systems. Laboratory work at LASSENA emphasizes resilient embedded systems and aerospace-grade validation platforms.

• CFD
• Aeroelasticity
• Model Order Reduction
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Weigang Yao serves as an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering and Sustainable Development at De Montfort University, Leicester, specializing in aerospace engineering research and education within the Nonlinear Flight Dynamics Research Group under the Institute for Sustainable Futures / Digital Futures Institute. His academic credentials include a PhD in Aircraft Design and an MA in Education with distinction, demonstrating dual expertise in engineering and pedagogy. Dr. Yao's research concentrates on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for simulating complex aerodynamic phenomena, structural aeroelasticity analysis for aircraft stability, model order reduction techniques to optimize computational efficiency, and multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) frameworks for integrated aerospace systems development. His work bridges theoretical fluid-structure interaction challenges with practical sustainable aviation applications. Key professional recognitions include: DMU Education Academy Fellow Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy He maintains active professional engagement as a Senior Member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society, contributing to aerospace knowledge dissemination. Dr. Yao teaches core aerospace courses including Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, Mechanics of Flight, Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity, and UAV Design, while leading research initiatives through the Nonlinear Flight Dynamics Research Group.