Teaching
Teaching students to think beyond the answer.
My pedagogical approach is centered on cultivating physical intuition alongside mathematical rigor in the study of fluid dynamics.
I believe that mastering aerodynamics requires students to bridge the gap between complex governing equations and the tangible behavior of fluid flow. By prioritizing the understanding of flow physics over rote formulaic application, I aim to equip students with the analytical tools necessary to solve the challenges in modern aerospace engineering.
Current Course Instruction
MAE 434 - Experimental Aerodynamics
Undergraduate (Lecture · Lab)
Aerodynamic testing and instrumentation. Supersonic and low-speed wind tunnel testing including shock waves, aerodynamic forces, pressure distribution on an airfoil and boundary layers. Application of schlieren optics, thermal anemometry and laser doppler velocimetry.
Syllabus
MAE 335 - Incompressible Aerodynamics
Undergraduate (Lecture)
MAE 335 covers the fundamentals of flowing fluids that can be treated as incompressible. Topics include what it means to be incompressible, analyzing the dynamics of fluid flow fields, ideal fluid flow, and viscous boundary layers. In this course, we will also cover airfoil theory as well as finite-wing theory.
SyllabusPast Course Instruction