Cranfield University’s mission is to transform knowledge into ingenious solutions in science, technology and management which places the university at the forefront of some of the world’s most practical, cutting-edge projects. From unique cabin evacuation research to finding life on Mars, from a frost blanket for racecourses to zero-emission cars, and from the next generation of anti-landmine devices to a new blood glucose monitor, Cranfield University’s focus is squarely on the application of its research.
The university enhances knowledge, develops products, conduct world-class research and provides consultancy and short courses for business through five schools:
- Health
- Applied Science
- Engineering
- Defence and Security
- Management
The three main activities comprise:
The two departments contributing to DREAM are:
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| Since its inception, CranfieldUniversity has been a leading aerospace research and education centre. The Department of Power & Propulsion is headed by Professor Pericles Pilidis, who leads the Cranfield team involved with the NEWAC and VITAL Projects. |
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The Department has also participated in several international collaborations including several EU funded projects, such as VIVACE and ADVACT. The Department comprises the following five groups and has 25 members of staff and 50 doctoral researchers:
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The main areas of specialisation of the Department of Aerospace Sciences include computational fluid dynamics, experimental fluid mechanics, instrumentation, scientific computing, wind tunnel activities, aerodynamics, flight dynamics and control,
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flight simulation, autonomous systems, micro and nanotechnology, acoustics, materials modelling, energy and environmental applications, combustion, technology management. Recent high-profile clients include the European Commission, Ministry of Defence, BAE Systems, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, AWE, UKAEA and MBDA among many others.
The Department of Aerospace Sciences, led by Professor Dimitris Drikakis comprises 3 groups
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