Mean flow characteristics around a flexible airfoil with optimized internal topology

CDI Lab PhD Student, Prateek Ranjan, presented his latest paper titled “Mission-Adaptive Lifting System Design using Integrated Multidisciplinary Topology Optimization” at the 2020 AIAA SciTech Forum on June 16th.  The paper discussed a coupled aero-structural optimization framework for the design of a mission adaptive airfoil.  This year’s forum was moved to an online virtual format due to the ongoing restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic.  However, the talks were generally well-attended and featured plenty of audience questions and feedback.

Great job Prateek!