David W. Zingg is a Distinguished Professor of Computational Aerodynamics and Sustainable Aviation at the University of Toronto and the Director of the Centre for Research in Sustainable Aviation. He has been instrumental in pioneering research in the design of environmentally friendly aircraft, serving as a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Computational Aerodynamics from 2001 to 2015. His contributions have been recognized with numerous accolades, including being a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and receiving the OSPE/PEO Engineering Medal in Research Development. Zingg has significantly influenced the field of computational fluid dynamics and aerodynamics through his extensive research and teaching. His work focuses on optimizing aircraft design for environmental sustainability and involves advanced computational methods for aerodynamic simulations, contributing to the understanding of aerodynamic shapes and performance predictions. He has authored fundamental textbooks and numerous research papers that serve as key resources for students and professionals in aerospace engineering. Zingg's academic leadership at UTIAS has fostered a strong research environment aimed at addressing modern challenges in aviation and climate change.
University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in the areas of computational aerodynamics and sustainable aviation.