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
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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
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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.