The Aerodynamics and Simulation Laboratory of the Department of Aerospace Engineering works to study the aerodynamic performance of air and space vehicles, research the principles of flow dynamics, and develop numerical simulation methods. The laboratory aims to produce innovative solutions through computational flow analyses, contributing to the advancement of aerospace technologies.

Scientific research carried out in our laboratory focuses on flow dynamics and numerical simulation studies in the field of aerospace engineering. The analyses and studies conducted include:

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analyses: Numerical simulations are carried out to study the aerodynamic performance of air and space vehicles.
• Turbulence and Flow Control Studies: Experimental and numerical research is conducted on topics such as flow separation, vortex structures, and boundary layer control.
• Aerodynamic Optimization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): Analyses and design improvements are carried out to increase the aerodynamic efficiency of UAVs.
• Hypersonic and Supersonic Flow Studies: Research is conducted on flow characteristics and shock waves encountered in high-speed flight regimes.
• Heat Transfer and Thermal Analyses: Cooling systems and material performance of air and space vehicles are studied under high-temperature conditions.
• Wing and Propeller Performance Tests: Aerodynamic efficiency analyses are carried out for the wing profiles and propellers of aircraft and UAVs.

• Equipment and Devices: 10 computers
• Licensed Software: ANSYS, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Solidworks
• Physical Facilities: Laboratory space suitable for 20 researchers

• Prof. Dr. Utku KÂNOĞLU

• Prof. Dr. Mehmet ITIK
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nahit ÖZTOPRAK
• Assist. Prof. Dr. A. Uğurcan ATMACA
• Res. Asst. Barış KARATAŞ
• Res. Asst. Bilge KIRACILAR

Address and Location: DEU Aerospace Engineering Aerodynamics and Simulation Laboratory

• E-Posta: aerospace@deu.edu.tr
• Phone: +90 (232) 301 90 59
• Website: http://aerospace.deu.edu.tr/
• Mailing Address: Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Engineering,
  Department of Aerospace Engineering,
  Tınaztepe Campus, 35390 Buca / IZMIR – Turkey