Director of UTIAS David Zingg Delivers a Lecture at SAA

On the morning of May 5th of 2014, Professor David Zingg, Director of the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS), delivered a lecture entitled From Aerodynamics Analysis to Design Using Computational Fluid Dynamics at the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Dr. Zingg first summarized his research work regarding the application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in whole process of aerodynamic analysis, aircraft design and optimization. Then, he demonstrated the features of his unique method in high-reliability aerodynamic shape optimization using specific examples. Furthermore, David Zingg introduced his innovative development of CFD algorithm and grid generation approach in aircraft design. Finally, Professor Zingg made a comprehensive comparison between the traditional fuselage shape and Blended Wing-body (BWB), and also provided an outlook of the new generation of green aircraft. The lecture was interesting and informative, and attracted the attention of those teachers and students.

Professor David Zingg is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, and his research areas include aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and aerodynamic shape optimization. His current research is concentrated on applying high-fidelity aerodynamic shape optimization to the design of novel aircraft configurations motivated by the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aircraft.