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Abstract: This research assistant focuses on the design, prototyping, and testing of bio-inspired drones, inspired by the aerodynamics and adaptability of natural flyers such as birds and bats
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. This role focuses on the aerodynamic modelling of floating wind turbines and their dynamic response under realistic wind and wave conditions. You will conduct high-fidelity CFD simulations of floating
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projects in Applied Mathematics include laser ablation of biomedical tissues; preventing aerodynamic stall by in-flight ice accretion in the aerospace industry; cancer detection through Electrical Impedance
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physics, engineering or related fields. Solid background in aerodynamics, vortex dynamics and possibly two-phase flows. Experience in theoretical stability analysis and use of asymptotic methods. Knowledge
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using the EPFL atmospheric boundary layer wind tunnel, including the effects of aerodynamic surface roughness, topography, and thermal stratification, and through field experiments employing scanning wind
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engineering and transport, mechanics, or a related field. Publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals (as first-author) related to turbulent flow metrology, aerodynamics, or combustion. Ability
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model and how the terrain will interact with it when a control sequence is executed. A flying robot may benefit from knowing the wind field ahead to model aerodynamic forces correctly. However, building
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Hypersonic Aerodynamics. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and advancing new measurement systems for the departments Hypersonic blowdown wind tunnel, and conducting cutting-edge