Research activities
Dynamics research focusses on the aeroelasticity and structural dynamics phenomena in turbomachinery. Particular strengths are:
- modelling of aero-engine unsteady flows and associated phenomena such as rotating stall and surge
- prediction of blade and component vibration resulting from excitation in, or interaction with, unsteady aerodynamics: flutter, forced response, buffeting
- the influence of nonlinear interfaces on the vibration of structural assemblies
- the integration of hybrid experimental and analytical technologies in modelling complex machinery structures
Much of the research is undertaken through the Rolls-Royce Vibration University Technology Centre, which has about 15 full-time research staff and 30 research students. For further information visit the Dynamics Group website.
People
Dr Jeffrey Green
Dr Jeffrey Green
Visiting Professor
Professor David Nowell
Professor David Nowell
Chair in Machine Dynamics and Director of the VUTC
Dr Ludovic Renson
Dr Ludovic Renson
Senior Lecturer
Dr Christoph W Schwingshackl
Dr Christoph W Schwingshackl
Reader in Mechanical Engineering
Dr Sina C Stapelfeldt
Dr Sina C Stapelfeldt
Lecturer
PhD study
Early Career Research Fellowships
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