
The Performance & Turbomachinery group is an applied engineering research group involved in the following areas:
- Applied turbomachinery design.
- Development of improved methods for thermodynamic cycle modeling.
- Multidisciplinary design methods for power and propulsion.
- Turbomachinery aero-thermodynamics for novel applications.
- Computational methods for turbomachinery analysis and design.
Specifically, current research topics include:
- Off-design cycle modeling methods for inflight relight of aero-engines.
- Study of fundamental loss mechanisms and efficiency characterization of cooled radial turbines.
- Development of multi-disciplinary preliminary design tools for power and propulsion.
- Performance modeling of distributed propulsion concepts.
- Validation of computational fluid dynamics tools for turbine performance characterization.
The Performance & Turbomachinery group’s research mission is to enhance existing design methodologies and workflows for practical application in the short term. The group also aims to cultivate a cadre of well-rounded, rigorous and pragmatic engineers capable of making meaningful contributions to the fields of aerospace and power generation.
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Dr. Luis Ferrer-Vidal
Associate Professor
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Associate Professor
Department of Aerospace Engineering