I am a recent graduate from the University of Sheffield where I completed my MEng in Aerospace Engineering. My research interests include aeroacoustics, fluid dynamics and aerodynamics. I am completing my PhD at the University of Bristol where I am researching turbulent flow induced noise
Project title: Turbulent Flow Induced Noise Prediction and Modelling
Project Partner: ONERA, the French Aerospace Lab
University: University of Bristol
Supervisors: Dr Esmaeel Masoudi and Professor Mahdi Azarpeyvand
Briefly, what is your PhD project about?
My PhD project is about predicting and modelling turbulent flow induced noise. Specifically, I aim to spatiotemporally characterise near-wall pressure fluctuations in a turbulent boundary layer under varying flow conditions and Reynolds numbers. This work will be completed using experimental methods such as microphone arrays and particle image velocimetry and in the wind tunnel facilities at the University of Bristol.
Why is it important to do this research?
This work is important as wall-pressure fluctuations are an important source of aeroacoustic noise in civil aviation. They can cause vibrations against the fuselage of an aircraft which leads to interior cabin noise as well as fatigue to the aircraft structure. Additionally. this research will help to further understand the physics of turbulent fluid flows.
What drew you to studying this PhD?
I was inspired to do research from my experiences in my master’s degree. I completed an extensive final-year research project in experimental aerodynamics and enjoyed the creativity and problem-solving challenges it offered.
What does a Sustainable Sound Future mean to you?
A sustainable sound future should allow everyone freedom from damaging noise pollution as well as ensuring equality between people of all hearing abilities.
What were you doing before joining the CDT?
Before joining the CDT, I was at the University of Sheffield completing my masters in Aerospace Engineering.
What do you do on a typical PhD day so far?
On a typical day so far, I will continue conducting my initial literature review as well as having regular meetings with supervisors. I also regularly meet up with other CDT students from my cohort at the University of Bristol for lunch and a catch-up.
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