Research Group Members

Aero-Acoustics Research (A-AR) – Dr. Joana Rocha’s Research Group →

Group Members:	Bio
Behzad Amirsalari	Ph.D. Candidate, M.A.Sc., B. Eng. (University of Kashan) – The Optimization of Wing Leading and Trailing Edges Design for Noise and Drag Reduction
Nick Cunnington-Bourbonniere	M.A.Sc. Candidate, B. Eng. (Carleton) – Assessing Acoustic Materials’ Self-Noise through Experimental Wind Tunnel Testing
Noah Veenstra	M.A.Sc. Candidate, B. Eng. (Carleton) – Computational Optimization of Composite Structures for Noise Reduction
Caleb Ramsay	M.A.Sc. Candidate, B. Eng. (Carleton) – Acoustic Assessment of Riblets through High-Speed Wind Tunnel Testing
Tanya Chang	M.A.Sc. Candidate, B. Eng. (Carleton) – Aerodynamic and Acoustic Characterization of a Closed-Loop Wind Tunnel

Past Group Members and Alumni Researchers:

Member	Bio
Justin Denne	M.A.Sc. 2021-2023 – “Aerodynamic Characterization of a Closed-Loop Semi-Open Wind Tunnel using Experimental and Computational Methods”, see thesis here
Zachary Huffman	M.A.Sc. 2021-2023 – “Derivation of an Empirical Model to Estimate the Power Spectral Density of Turbulent Flow Wall Pressure Fluctuations Using Machine Learning Regression Techniques”, see thesis here
Jacques Tamayo	M.A.Sc. 2020-2023 – “Reduction of Sonic Boom Loudness Level in Supersonic Aircraft by Optimization of Wing Geometry and Positioning”
John Halpenny	M.Eng. 2018-2023 (part-time) – “Minimizing Sonic Boom Noise to Meet Potential Regulatory Limits”
Victoria Asi	M.A.Sc. 2020-2022 – “Wind Tunnel Testing to Evaluate Noise in a Small Wind Turbine”, see thesis here
Nicholas Thomson	M.A.Sc. 2019-2021 – “Modelling of Wall Pressure Fluctuations Induced by Turbulent Boundary Layer Flow”, see thesis here
Basim Al Tlua	Ph.D. 2017-2021 – “Experimental Wind Tunnel Testing and Numerical Optimization Studies for Airfoil Trailing-Edge Noise Reduction”, see dissertation here
Yehia Salama	M.A.Sc. 2019-2021 – “Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Bio-Inspired Airfoil Trailing-Edge Designs for Noise Reduction”, see thesis here
Gerard Desmarais	M.A.Sc. 2016-2018 – “A Theoretical and Experimental Investigation on Ejector Acoustics and Ejector Silencer Design”, see thesis here
Frank Giardino	M.A.Sc. 2015-2018 (NSERC USRA 2015) – “The Design, Fabrication, and Commissioning of a High-Speed Aeroacoustic Wind Tunnel for Studies of Surface Pressure Fluctuations Beneath Turbulent Boundary Layers”, see thesis here
Steven Sonnenberg	M.A.Sc. 2015-2017 (NSERC USRA 2015) – “Reproducing Acceleration Power Spectral Density from an Aircraft Fuselage Panel excited by Turbulent Boundary Layer using Piezoelectric Actuators”, see thesis here
John O’Keefe	NSERC USRA 2017, “Design and Fabrication of an Automatic Traverse System for Wind Tunnel Testing”
Jared Van Blitterswyk	M.A.Sc. 2014-2016 (NSERC USRA 2014) – “Experimental Characterization of Turbulent Motions Using Wall-Pressure Measurements in Low Reynolds Number Turbulent Boundary Layers”, see thesis here
Matthew Brezina	M.A.Sc. 2014-2016 – “Aeroacoustic Optimization of Flat-Plate Serrated Trailing-Edge Extensions for Broadband Noise Reduction”, see thesis here
Ali Hassam	Undergraduate Research Assistant 2016 – “Acoustics and Aeroacoustic Research Folder Characterization”
Raymond Greiss	M.A.Sc. 2013-2015 (NSERC USRA 2013) – “Numerical Investigations of Pathological Phonation Resulting From a Unilateral Sessile Polyp” (co-supervised with Dr. Edgar Matida), see thesis here
Clement Ching	M.Eng. 2014-2015 – “Aircraft Wing Platform Design for Wind Tunnel Testing”
Timothy Rutke	Research Assistant 2013-2014 – “Wind Tunnel Anechoic Test Section Design”
Robert Williams	M.A.Sc. 2012-2014 – “Prediction and Assessment of the Surface-Based Aeroacoustics of Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines” (co-supervised with Dr. Edgar Matida and Dr. Fred Nitzsche), see thesis here
Lejla Sjekirica	Undergraduate Research Assistant 2013 – “Numerical Analysis of Panels’ Acoustic and Vibration Response”
David Rogers	Undergraduate Research Assistant 2013 – “Anechoic Platform Design”
Jessica Mesquita	Undergraduate Research Assistant 2013 – “Laboratory Inventory”
Praven Jose	M. Eng. 2012-2013 – “Numerical Simulation of An Aircraft Wing for Wind Tunnel Testing”
Gagandeep Arora	Research Associate 2012-2013 – “Experimental Investigation of Phonation Mechanisms”