University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies

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Web Name: University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies

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UTIAS Stands in Solidarity With the Scholar Strike for Black Lives Matter September 8, 2020 Message from the Dean: In June, I wrote to students, staff and faculty that anti-Black racism and prejudice have no place here in U of T Engineering, in academia, or in society more broadly. The Faculty reaffirmed its commitment to Read more U of T Engineering professor Steven Waslander (UTIAS) is developing the next generation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), better known as drones, that are capable of high-speed maneuvers, automated landing and stable flight near obstacles. “This work could greatly expand Read more Exposure notification apps, such as COVID Alert — to be launched by the Canadian federal government this month — could be key tools for countries as they work to reduce the spread of COVID-19. But as public health officials are Read more Prof. Masayuki YanoAerospace Computational Engineering LabResearch FocusNumerical methods, scientific computation, and numerical analysis for partial differential equations in continuum mechanicsImproving reliability, efficiency, and autonomy of numerical simulationsCurrent ProjectsDevelopment of error estimation and adaptation techniques for higher-fidelity simulationsDevelopment of model reduction techniques for many-query scenarios arising in parametric studies and uncertainty quantificationDevelopment of mathematical frameworks to combine experimental data and simulationFigure: Adaptive high-order discontinuous Galerkin method applied to high-lift turbulent flows Prof. Ömer GülderCombustion and Propulsion LabResearch Focus Improving the understanding of the combustion process to convert chemical energy to thermal energy or propulsive forcePaving the way for more efficient and environmentally friendly combustion of both traditional and alternative fuelsCurrent ProjectsSoot aerosol formation in high pressure combustionLow-emission combustor technologies for high-efficiency compact aviation gas turbine enginesThermal oxidative and pyrolytic stability of aviation jet fuelsTurbulent premixed flame dynamicsSoot formation in turbulent non-premixed combustionImage: 3D flow field of a swirl stabilized model gas turbine combustor Prof. Steven WaslanderToronto Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (TRAILab)Research Focus Simultaneous localization and mapping with dynamic camera clusters, and perception for autonomous drivingUncertainty estimation for deep neural networks using classical and learning approaches to improve perceptionCurrent ProjectsDeveloping active vision techniques that allow robotic platforms to improve robustness through targeted sensor data acquisitionPublic road driving experiments of a fully functional autonomous vehicle for demonstrating  state-of-the-art perception and planning methods in real-time on in-vehicle hardwareImage: Drone deployments from ships for iceberg monitoring and extent mapping in St. John’s, Newfoundland Prof. Jonathan KellySpace and Terrestrial Autonomous Robotic Systems (STARS Lab)Research Focus:Creating robust autonomous systems that are able to operate independently over long durations in challenging environments on Earth and in SpaceDesigning and developing collaborative robots (cobots) which are intended to operate in human-centred, shared workspacesCurrent Projects:Energy-aware traverse planning for planetary roversDeep learning for accurate, long-term visual localizationCollaborative mobile manipulation in dynamic, uncertain environmentsImage: Husky rover undergoing field trials at the Canadian Space Agency Mars Analogue Terrain facility as part of the STARS Lab research project on energy-aware path planning Prof. David ZinggComputational Aerodynamics Research FocusTo advance the state of the art in algorithms for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) as well as aerodynamic shape optimization and aerostructural optimizationTo apply these algorithms to the development of drag reduction techniques and the next generation of aircraft with greatly reduced greenhouse gas emissions per passenger-kmCurrent ProjectsInvestigation of unconventional aircraft configurations, such as the hybrid wing-body and the truss-braced wing through aerodynamic shape optimization and multidisciplinary design optimizationDevelopment of novel high-order summation-by-parts operators applicable to unstructured meshes, including entropy-stable schemesImage: Unconventional aircraft configurations could be critical to achieving improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions Prof. Prasanth NairDecision Analytics for Computational Engineering Research Focus Development of scalable algorithms for probabilistic data-driven and physics-based predictive modeling and robust optimization of complex systems Current ProjectsOngoing projects include scalable Bayesian learning algorithms, robust optimization, numerical methods for stochastic partial differential equations, and low-rank tensor decomposition schemes for high-dimensional problemsFigure: Scalable machine learning algorithms for massive spatio-temporal datasets Prof. Hugh LiuFlight Systems and Control LabResearch Focus To design innovative dynamics and control solutions to improve aerial systems performanceTo develop transformative flight technologies for better aviationCurrent ProjectsDesigning fault tolerant control techniques for flexible aircraftDesigning a novel amphibian UAV for commercial and scientific missions, e.g. water assessment, wildfire monitoringInvestigating formation flight of large number of UAVs Studying swarming robotic drones in cooperative huntingImage: A vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAV in flight for biological science investigation Prof. Peter GrantVehicle Simulation LabResearch FocusDeveloping aircraft safety vehicle simulation to determine human motion perception at time of crisisFlight dynamics, flight simulation, the virtual flight test facility, and human control of vehiclesCurrent ProjectsDevelopment of ground-based simulators for upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) in collaboration with the FAAThe impact of structural flexibility on aircraft handling qualities and modeling of human motion perception and controlImage: The Flight Simulator Lab at UTIAS Prof. Reza EmamiAerospace Mechatronics LabResearch FocusDevelopment of systematic frameworks and architectures for concurrent, detail-level engineering of aerospace systemsRobust learning mechanisms for autonomous, heterogeneous robot teams for ground and space missionsAsteroid Engineering: discovery, characterization, exploration and prospecting of near-Earth asteroidsCurrent ProjectsSpace systems miniaturizationSpace debris removalAsteroid redirectionSatellite formationImage: Aerospace Mechatronics Lab Prof. Alis EkmekciExperimental Fluid Dynamics LabResearch FocusFlow-induced noise and vibration, aeroacoustics, flow control, unsteady separated flows, vortex dynamics, and flow-structure interactionsCurrent ProjectsCollaborating with Bombardier on several projects related to aircraft noise and its mitigation, including aerodynamic and aeroacoustic investigations of landing gears, high lift devices, and resonating cavities experienced by exhaust ducts of various critical aircraft systemsCollaborating with Safran Landing Gears on landing gear noise and its mitigationImage: The water tunnel facility during a PIV test Prof. Chris DamarenSpacecraft Systems and Control Research Focus Dynamics and control of spacecraft including orbital, attitude and structural motions of these systemsControl system design for large structurally flexible robot manipulator systemsCurrent ProjectsDeveloping control systems for Solar Sails that use solar radiation pressure as a source of propulsionApplying previous research on attitude control using torques produced by Earth’s magnetic fields to structurally flexible spacecraftFigure: Solar Sail diagram showing control systems developments Prof. James DavisFusion Energy Plasma Materials Interactions LabResearch Focus Study of plasma-materials interactions with ITER-specific materials: carbon, tungsten and berylliumCandidate reactor materials are tested using plasma simulation facilities to study plasma-materials-interaction processesCurrent ProjectsStudying (i) materials erosion, (ii) diffusion, trapping, and retention of hydrogen isotopes in carbon, tungsten, and mixed materials, (iii) the recovery of deuterium from layers of D-containing deposits formed in tokamaksImage: Fusion Energy Group’s dual beam particle accelerator system Prof. Robert ZeeSpace Flight Lab: Nanosatellite and Microsatellite MissionsResearch Focus The SFL pushes the envelope in its design and construction of some of the world’s most successful Nanosatellites and MicrosatellitesResearch and development in disruptive space technologiesCurrent ProjectsDeveloping customizable separation systems called “XPODs”Lowering the entry barrier to space for companies, research institutions, government, and end users in order to enable more productive use of space for the next generationImage: SFL’s collection of Microsatellites and Nanosatellites Prof. Philippe LavoieFlow Control and Experimental Turbulence LabResearch Focus Study of transitional and turbulent flows, including flow structures and instabilities associated with these phenomenaInvestigating the fundamental dynamics of attached and separated shear layers and how these can be manipulated to improve flow characteristicsCurrent ProjectsCollaboration with Bombardier to investigate different sources of airframe noise and how these can be mitigatedActive control of turbulent boundary layers in order to reduce skin friction dragStudy of unsteady aerodynamic effects due to gusts and sudden maneuvers for application to unmanned aerial vehiclesImage: UTIAS Wind Tunnel 4925 Dufferin Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada  M3H 5T6© 2020 Faculty of Applied Science Engineering

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