Wall Turbulence

Our work spans the investigation of fundamental physics of aerodynamic flows near surfaces (wall-bounded turbulence), covering both adiabatic and isothermal walls. We study active and passive methods to control these types of flows, using a combination of experiments and numerical simulations. With a sound understanding of the potential aerodynamic performance gain of subsystems (e.g., surfaces, aft bodies, airfoils), our goal is to contribute to the design of future, more efficient and sustainable, transport vehicles.