Holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (1987), a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (1990), and a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Cambridge (1996). Currently, he is a professor at the University of São Paulo. He has experience in Aeospace Engineering, with emphasis on Aerodynamics, working primarily on the following topics: hydrodynamic instability, boundary layer, transition, turbulence, and aeroacoustics (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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This research proposal contemplates the experimental study of the effect of small surface irregularities on the transition from a laminar to turbulent boundary layer. The correct forecast of this transition is of great importance for the reduction of drag in an aerodynamic project and consequently leads to the reduction of aircraft fuel consumption and the reduction of pollutant gases emi…
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The transition of the boundary layer to turbulence has significant implications in engineering due to the higher coefficient of friction exhibited by the turbulent boundary layer compared to the laminar boundary layer. Recent research by our group has investigated the boundary layer transition process induced by surface gaps, a crucial analysis of the transition phenomenon, since cavities…
Surface imperfections such as roughness may anticipate the laminar-turbulent transition process of the boundary layer. Current theories that predict the transition spot do not have adequate accuracy for the aeronautical design and are semiempirical, which makes the preliminary study phase of new aircraft configurations difficult. One of the problems of the theories used in industry is the…
This research proposal involves the effect of small cavities or other imperfections on a flat plate over the transition from the linear to the turbulent regime of a compressible flow. Accurately predicting this transition is of great importance for the drag reduction of and aerodynamic project, leading to a lower overall fuel consumption of aircrafts of other vehicles, especially at high …
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The proposal constitutes a research project to be developed at the University of Liverpoolunder the supervision of Prof. Theofilis. The topic is the effect of a cavity in transitionto turbulence in a compressible flat plate boundary layer. Transition is an importanttopic in drag reduction of airplanes and the prediction of the transition point is still achallenge. Surface imperfections af…
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