Dr. Richard Green

Associate Professor

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Biography

Richard Green has a broad interest in fluid mechanics and aerodynamics with a strong emphasis on experimental testing in large, low-speed wind tunnels. He serves as a Reader in Autonomous Systems & Connectivity at the University of Glasgow's James Watt School of Engineering, where he directs the wind tunnel research facilities. His expertise includes dynamic stall, unsteady separation and reattachment of aerodynamic flows, and blade-vortex interaction. Green's academic journey began with a Class Honours Bachelor Degree in Aeronautics from Imperial College, London, followed by a PhD in experimental fluid mechanics from the University of Manchester. Since joining the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Glasgow in 1989, he has contributed to substantial research and testing projects, collaborating with various UK universities and industrial organizations. His work has been published in notable journals such as the Journal of Fluid Mechanics and Physics of Fluids, and he has handled projects in diverse sectors including wind energy, manufacturing, and road vehicles. Richard has been pivotal in developing experimental instrumentation methods such as Particle Image Velocimetry and Laser Doppler Anemometry, and has managed numerous wind tunnel projects over his career.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader

— Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow

Lead research in experimental fluid mechanics with emphasis on wind tunnel operations.

Courses

Aerospace Engineering 1 Aerodynamics Fluid Mechanics Propulsion Turbomachinery Flight Mechanics Thermodynamics High Speed Aerodynamics Experimental Aerodynamics