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George Barakos is a Professor at the University of Glasgow in the James Watt School of Engineering. His research focuses on numerical physical simulation of flows, encompassing computational fluid dynamics, computational aeroelasticity, aeroacoustics, flight dynamics, and design optimization. He specializes in analyzing flow cases involving rotary wings, such as helicopter rotors, wind turbine blades, and propellers, with a particular emphasis on turbulent flows influenced by strong acoustic and aeroelastic effects. His work aims to develop high-fidelity, high-order methods that leverage high-performance computing and specialized algorithms designed for distributed heterogeneous systems. His contributions to the field have been recognized through ongoing collaborations and a keen involvement in various research initiatives.