Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
Prof. Beni Cukurel
Research field: In light of more stringent emission requirements, demand for increased power to weight ratio, the progressively augmenting durability requisites, and critical necessity to improve cycle efficiency, the laboratory develops technology at the frontiers of the current knowledge with advances in:
- Gas Turbines: Micro-Turbomachinery, Design for Additive Manufacturing, System and Component Analysis/Development, Reduced-Order Modeling, Aero-Thermal Optimization.
- Basic and Applied Heat Transfer: Heat Transfer Enhancement, Thermal Management, Thermo-Acoustics of Solids.
- Measurement Technique Development: Infrared Thermography, Liquid Crystal Thermometry, Schlieren Imaging, Particle Image Velocimetry, Hotwire Anemometry.
Required background: 3rd or 4th year student in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
https://bcukurel.net.technion.ac.il/
Assoc. Prof. Vadim Indelman
Research field: Planning under uncertainty, AI, autonomous semantic perception and SLAM, multi-agent systems
Required background: solid background in math and probability, courses in AI, decision-making, SLAM and/or robotics
https://anpl-technion.github.io/
Prof. Ian Jacobi
Experimental fluid mechanics focusing on turbulence, morphing walls, drag reduction, aero-optics, and bubble dynamics, along with additional opportunities for computational projects.
Experience with Matlab, Python, Labview, Solidworks is helpful but not necessary
https://jacobi.net.technion.ac.il/
Prof. Hadar Ben-Gida
Research field: The Applied Aerodynamics and Aeroacoustics Lab’s vision is to improve the physical understanding of noise-generating unsteady flow mechanisms in applied aeronautical systems, develop improved noise prediction models, and lead the application of innovative noise mitigation solutions in aircraft.
Research projects:
1) Small-scale low-Reynolds rotor noise signature modeling and control,
2) Characterization of noise-generating flow mechanisms in aircraft high-lift wing devices,
3) Noise-generating flow oscillations of a transonic flow in a weapon bay, and
4) Characterization of supersonic cavity flow oscillations due to incoming three-dimensional boundary layer.
Required Background
A high score (above 85) in fluid dynamics and/or aerodynamics courses; a background in aeroacoustics, propellers, or compressible flow is an advantage.
Background in CFD simulations and/or wind tunnel testing; experience with RANS or LES solvers is an advantage, as well as experience in acoustic or PIV measurements.
Good proficiency in Matlab is required; Experience in Python, C, C++, and/or Unix is an advantage.
https://aerospace.technion.ac.il/person/hadar-ben-gida/
Prof. Igal Gluzman
Research field: The Fluid Mechanical Laboratory (FML) was founded in 2022 to enable advanced understanding of complex problems in fluid mechanics. The research in the lab employs experimental, numerical, and theoretical methodologies that combine interdisciplinary approaches from dynamical systems, advanced signal processing, computer vision tools, and estimation theory. FML is currently focused on the following research areas:
1. Transitional and turbulent boundary layers
2. Cavitation and bubble dynamics
Required background:
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Experience in CAD design (SolidWorks)
2. Background CFD simulations on CAD models.
3. High score in fundamental fluid mechanics courses (grades above 85).
4. Proficiency in MATLAB or Python.
Preferences:
1. Background working with Computer Vision Toolbox in MATLAB or OpenCV modules.
2. Background in estimation and control theory.
3. Background in multiphase flows and cavitation.
4. Proficiency with experimental fluid dynamic techniques, and preferably experience working with Stereo PIV imaging, hotwire anemometry, pressure gauges, and thermocouples.
https://aerospace.technion.ac.il/lab/fmlab/
