Research
My research interest is broadly in fluid-thermal-structural interaction (FTSI) and numerical methods, exploring from low-speed to supersonic/hypersonic flight conditions. For my long-term research activity, my goal is to advance our understanding of the role of FTSI in the physics of flight and use it to improve the design and performance of aerostructures.
Current Research Projects
Nonlinear Aeroelastic Theoretical/Computational Model using Unsteady Aerodynamics
This project focuses on developing and validating the Dynamic Linearized Time-domain Approach (DLTA) as a Reduced Order Method (ROM) to include aerodynamic nonlinearities in the aeroelastic solution.
Energy Harvesting
(Sponsored by Bass Connections Initiative at Duke)
As part of the Bass Connections Initiative at Duke, this project is focus on developing a computational tool to assist on the design process of energy harvesting systems based on aeroelastic instabilities.
Unsteady Pressure Measurements on Airfoils and Wings and Correlation with Theory
An experimental study is being conducted at the Duke Wind Tunnel to explore the unsteady pressure distribution due to an impulse response in a NACA 0012. The goal is to explore different configurations and identify the linearity or nonlinearity of the responses.
Correlation of Supersonic Wind Tunnel Measurements with Nonlinear Aeroelastic Theoretical/Computational Model of Thin Plate
Experimental results from the AFRL RC-19 Wind Tunnel are correlated with a theoretical/computational nonlinear aeroelastic model developed at Duke. This study is part of the effort from the High-Speed Working Group in the Third Aeroelastic Prediction Workshop (AePW-3).
Past Research Projects
Linear and Nonlinear Response of a One-Dimensional Cantilevered Plate
The goal of this study was to formulate an approximate and exact solution for computing the in-plane displacement as a nonlinear inertia matrix and evaluate the use of such nonlinear matrices in the overall solution for a cantilevered beam. The model was correlated with experimental results.
Node-based Shape Optimization using BEM
As part of the Multidisciplinary Research Group (Mopt), I worked with the Boundary Element Method to solve noise radiation problem.
Interior Noise Solutions for Noise Reduction in Aircraft Cabin
The project's purpose was to understand the aeronautical panel's energy paths regarding the many structural connections between the fuselage and the internal panel. Another particularity of this study was the best approach to model aerodynamic excitation as a sound source to assess the consequent cabin noise.