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Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics

Aerospace engineer

Our group undertakes top-class research on fundamental fluid dynamics, applied aerodynamics, flow control, flight dynamics and aeroacoustics.

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About

We undertake world-class research in aerodynamics and mechanics of flight whereby technological advancements achieved in our group can benefit academia, industry and society.

Our interactive and collegial community includes experts in:

  • theoretical, computational and experimental fluid mechanics
  • data-driven modelling and control

Using world-class experimental facilities and in-house computer simulation and modelling codes, we explore the underlying physics of fluid flow and control mechanisms. Our aim is to improve the aerodynamics and flight mechanics of the next generation of aerospace applications.

We proud to host the Airbus Noise Technology Centre. We also work with 2 Rolls-Royce University technology centres which carry out research into:

Research areas

Our main research areas include:

  • flow instability, transition and turbulence
  • compressible or high-speed flow
  • biomimetic or urban or industrial aerodynamics
  • aeroacoustics and aeroelasticity
  • complex or multiphase fluid flow
  • combustion and propulsion
  • high-resolution optical flow diagnostics
  • high-order DNS or LES and supercomputing technology
  • data-driven modelling and control theory

People, projects and publications

People

Doctor Andrea Da Ronch

Associate Professor

Connect with Andrea

Email: a.da-ronch@soton.ac.uk

Address: Boldrewood Campus, Burgess Road, SO16 7QF (View in Google Maps)

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Professor Bharath Ganapathisubramani

Professor of Experimental Fluid Mechani

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Bharath

Email: g.bharath@soton.ac.uk

Address: Boldrewood Campus, Burgess Road, SO16 7QF (View in Google Maps)

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Doctor Christina Vanderwel BSc, MASc, PhD

Associate Professor

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Christina

Email: c.m.vanderwel@soton.ac.uk

Address: Boldrewood Campus, Burgess Road, SO16 7QF (View in Google Maps)

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Doctor David Angland

Associate Professor

Connect with David

Email: d.angland@soton.ac.uk

Address: Boldrewood Campus, Burgess Road, SO16 7QF (View in Google Maps)

Doctor Davide Lasagna

Lecturer

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Davide

Email: davide.lasagna@soton.ac.uk

Address: Boldrewood Campus, Burgess Road, SO16 7QF (View in Google Maps)

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Professor Edward Richardson

Professor

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Edward

Email: e.s.richardson@soton.ac.uk

Address: Boldrewood Campus, Burgess Road, SO16 7QF (View in Google Maps)

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Professor Ian Castro

Connect with Ian

Email: i.castro@soton.ac.uk

Address: Boldrewood Campus, Burgess Road, SO16 7QF (View in Google Maps)

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Doctor Ivo Peters

Associate Professor

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Ivo

Email: i.r.peters@soton.ac.uk

Address: Boldrewood Campus, Burgess Road, SO16 7QF (View in Google Maps)

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Professor Jae Wook Kim PhD, FRAeS, FHEA, CEng.

Professor of Aerodynamics&Aeroacoustics

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Jae Wook

Email: j.w.kim@soton.ac.uk

Address: Boldrewood Campus, Burgess Road, SO16 7QF (View in Google Maps)

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Doctor John Lawson

Lecturer

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with John

Email: j.m.lawson@soton.ac.uk

Address: Boldrewood Campus, Burgess Road, SO16 7QF (View in Google Maps)

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