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David is an experimental fluid dynamicist with particular expertise in wind tunnel field aerodynamic and aero-acoustic testing. His primary research themes include wind engineering, industrial aerodynamics, and sports aerodynamics, with a focus on design within societal regulatory contexts. For ten years, he has managed the Monash Wind Tunnel Research Platform (MWTRP), overseeing administrative and technical research components across a diverse range of aerodynamic projects that span from applied to purely fundamental research. MWTRP is an ISO9001 accredited research platform that includes the largest wind tunnel facility in the Southern Hemisphere, alongside CNC machining and rapid prototyping capabilities. The staff comprises postgraduate engineering students, designers, technical officers, and postdoctoral researchers. MWTRP provides aerodynamic testing and numerical simulation research services for industries such as automotive, defense, building construction, unmanned aerial vehicles, wind energy, and sports performance, balancing commercial testing with education and fundamental research activities. His expertise aligns with several UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to global efforts to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all.
Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Senior Lecturer in engineering with a focus on wind tunnel research.
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