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Instructor: Roelof Vos
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Biography: Roelof Vos is an assistant professor at the Aerospace Engineering Department of Delft University of Technology. He teaches undergraduate courses in conceptual airplane design and two graduate courses on aerodynamic design of transport aircraft and fighter aircraft. He obtained an MSc degree from Delft University of Technology and a Ph.D. degree from The University of Kansas. His research focuses on the development of physics-based analysis methods for the conceptual design of unconventional aircraft and on the assessment of emerging aviation technologies. Course taught by this instructor: Aerodynamic Design of Commercial Airplanes |
Classes by this instructor
Aerodynamic Design of Commercial Airplanes
In this course, participants learn how aerodynamics drive the detailed exterior design of transport aircraft. What aerodynamic phenomena play a role in the exterior design of a wing, a cockpit or an engine intake? What is the effect of aerodynamic add-ons such as vortex generators, fairings or winglets? What are the advantages and penalties of wing sweep, and how can the penalties be mitigated by the aerodynamic design of the wing? These are some of the questions this course addresses.
April 12-16, 2027, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport Southcenter
Aerodynamic Design of Military Aircraft
In this course it is demonstrated how the aerodynamic design of combat aircraft affect their overall performance. Particular topics that are treated are the effect of (supersonic) aerodynamics on trim, stability, control, and (supersonic) maneuverability.
September 14-18, 2026, San Diego Marriott Mission Valley
Aerodynamic Design of the Sixth-Generation Combat Aircraft Webinar
To maintain air superiority in contested airspace, the crewed fighter jet remains essential. Join Roelof Vos in this captivating webinar as he explores the aerodynamic design of fifth- and sixth-generation fighter jets. Discover what the design choices of European, American, Russian, and Chinese engineers reveal about performance, stability, and control. And gain the latest insights into what sets the newest generation of fighter jets apart.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, Webinar
