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Kenneth C. Hall

Julian Francis Abele Distinguished Professor
Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
184 Hudson Eng Ctr, Box 90300, Durham, NC 27708-0300
184 Hudson Eng Ctr, Box 90300, Durham, NC 27708

Overview


Research Interests: Unsteady aerodynamics, structural dynamics, and aeroelasticity of turbomachinery and aerospace vehicles. Novel approaches to modelling complex physical phenomena using computational fluid dynamics. Optimization and sensitivity analysis.  Optimal aerodynamics of flight vehicles and animal propulsion.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Julian Francis Abele Distinguished Professor · 2004 - Present Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering
Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science · 2000 - Present Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering

Education, Training & Certifications


Massachusetts Institute of Technology · 1987 Sc.D.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology · 1983 Sc.M.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology · 1981 S.B.