Related research
The academics that support the course carry out research in wide range of Aerospace Engineering. In particular, the research topics include:
- Aerospace Design
- Computational Aerodynamics
- Turbulence Modelling
- Flow Control
- Hypersonic Flows
- Structural Engineering
- Experimental Aerodynamics & Flow Diagnostics
- Sport Aerodynamics
- Aeroacoustics
- Spacecraft propulsion
- Aerodynamic optimisation studies
- Quality and environmental standards in the design of aerospace vehicles
- Multiobjective optimisation
Staff: Prof K Kontis, Dr S Utyuzhnikov, Dr P Hollingsworth, Dr K Smith, Dr D Diston, Dr B Crowther
- Aerodynamics of aircrafts
- Projectile and missile aerodynamics
Staff: Prof D Laurence, Prof K Kontis, Dr S Utyuzhnikov
- Development and application of mathematical models (RANS)
- High accuracy methods for representation of turbulence (Direct & Large Eddy Simulations)
- Coupling statistical and deterministic approaches (RANS/ LES)
Staff: Prof D Laurence, Dr T Craft, Dr A Revell, Dr S Utyuzhnikov, Prof K Kontis, Prof A Turan
Staff: Prof K Kontis, Dr B Crowther, Dr S Zhong
- Subsonic, transonic, supersonic and hypersonic transports
- Rarefied and re-entry flows
Staff: Prof K Kontis, Dr S Utyuzhnikov
- Structural fault identification
- Fracture/crack mechanics/analysis
- Composite materials/structures
Staff: Dr S O Oyadiji, Dr Z Zou, Dr P Bonello
- Laser diagnostics
- Advanced heat-transfer and pressure measurement techniques
- Flow measurement and monitoring systems
- Planar visualization methods
- Design and development of wind tunnels and shock tubes
- Boundary layer laminar-turbulent transition
- Flow separation control
Staff: Prof K Kontis, Dr B Crowther, Dr S Zhong
Staff: Dr B Crowther
- Active noise shielding and sound control
Staff: Dr S Utyuzhnikov, Dr I. Dupere
Staff: Prof A Turan, Dr K Smith