Research Activities
The von Karman Institute undertakes and instigates research in the field of theoretical and experimental fluid dynamics including numerical methods. Extensive research on experimental, numerical and theoretical aspects of fluid dynamics, sponsored mainly by outside agency and industries, is carried out at the VKI under the direction of the Faculty and Research Engineers.
HIGHLIGHTED RESEARCH
Aero-thermal performance investigation of fixed and rotating rib-roughened cooling passagesRead more |
AerothermodynamicsRead more |
Experimental characterization and modelling of hazards: BLEVE and BoiloverRead more |
Solid propulsion for European launcherRead more |
Flight experiments developmentRead more |
Aero-thermal performance of HP turbinesRead more |
Aeroacoustics in air and ground transportationRead more |
Turbulent flows simulationRead more |
QB50: the first network of CubeSatsRead more |
Computer aided design optimization of turbomachinery componentsRead more |
Nanoparticles productionRead more |
Multiphase flowsRead more |
Aerodynamics of low pressure turbinesRead more |