Hanson's Flow and Turbulence Engineering Laboratory

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Teaching


Teaching

Courses & Supervision

Fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, simulation-based design, and open-ended capstone projects that connect theory with real engineering applications.

Courses

Current & Recent Courses

MECH 4402

Simulation Tools for Design and Analysis

Simulation-based engineering design using finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics. Students apply numerical tools to analyze mechanical systems and connect computational predictions with design decisions.

MECH 4202

Aerodynamics

Aerodynamic principles for external flows — lift and drag, boundary layers, wakes, and engineering applications. Emphasis on physical understanding and modern analysis for vehicle, sports, and wind-tunnel aerodynamics.

MECH 6105 · Graduate

Advanced Fluid Dynamics

Advanced concepts in fluid mechanics including governing equations, vorticity, turbulence, scaling, and analytical approaches for complex fluid flows in engineering and environmental systems.

MECH 3202 · Previously Taught

Fluid Dynamics

Fundamentals of fluid mechanics: conservation laws, dimensional analysis, internal and external flows, and engineering applications.

Capstone

Capstone Supervision

Undergraduate capstone teams working on open-ended engineering design problems in aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, vehicle design, and measurement systems.

Formula SAE Aerodynamic Design

Aerodynamic design of a Formula SAE vehicle, including aerodynamic performance, fairing design, and vehicle integration.

Adaptive Hydrofoil Lift Control System

Multidisciplinary project (Mechanical + Electrical/CS) designing an adaptive hydrofoil lift control system.

Inclusive Roller Coaster Seat & Restraint Design

Exploring inclusive design approaches for roller coaster seating and restraint systems.

SmartTO: Affordable Long-Range Electric Vehicle

Concepts for an affordable long-range electric vehicle — powertrain, range optimization, and vehicle integration.

Fast-Response Velocity Probes for On-Road Turbulence

Fast-response velocity probes and measurement of on-road turbulence for real-world aerodynamic characterisation.

Golf Ball Launch and Tracking System

Multidisciplinary team (Mechanical + Space Engineering) developing a golf ball launch and tracking system.

Human Powered Vehicle Design

Multiple capstone teams on HPV concepts — aerodynamic fairing, frame design, hand-driven propulsion, and hybrid e-bike systems.

Alternative Wheelchair Propulsion by Rowing Motion 🏆 PEO York Chapter Prize

Alternative wheelchair propulsion system based on a rowing motion — awarded the PEO York Chapter Prize.

Get Involved

Interested in a Project?

Students interested in projects related to fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, turbulence, flow measurement, simulation, and engineering design are encouraged to reach out.

Contact Prof. Hanson

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