Journal of Applied Mechanical Engineering

High speed aerodynamic phenomena and interactions including their control

2^nd International Conference on Fluid Dynamics & Aerodynamics

October 19-20, 2017 | Rome, Italy

Konstantinos Kontis

University of Glasgow, UK

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Appl Mech Eng

Abstract:

The National Wind Tunnel and Testing Facilities Centre at the University of Glasgow is investigating complicated flow problems and interactions related to flight, load and noise control, unsteady aerodynamics, bio-inspired flows, interdisciplinary shock wave phenomena, turbulence, instabilities and multi-phase flows, and the development and application of advanced flow diagnostics and CFD solvers. The main focus of the presentation will be on recent developments in flow diagnostics associated with high speed flows. Examples will include: flow control, transition, intakes etc. An overview of the Aerospace Sciences Division research activities will be provided. The importance of external engagement and internationalization in generating impact in fluid dynamics research, and synergy between the different disciplines in the advancement of aerospace sciences will be also discussed.

Biography :

Konstantinos Kontis is the Sir Henry Mechan Chair of Engineering, Professor of Aerospace Engineering, and Head of the Aerospace Sciences Division at the University of Glasgow, UK. He has been Visiting Professor in several organizations worldwide. He is a member of several committees and working groups, where he contributes to European, UK, and US Aeronautics and Space Strategy. He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London, UK, and a Fellow of AIAA, USA. His other principal professional qualifications are: EurIng, CEng. His research field of expertise are: aerospace vehicle design, integrated wing configurations, aerodynamics, wind tunnel testing, flow control and flow diagnostics.