Dr Demetrios Lefas - University of Cambridge

Research Fellowships 2023

Aeroelastic instabilities in jet engines, which occur when changes in aerodynamics amplify a fan blade’s vibration, currently limit their design and compromise engine efficiency. It is critical that such problems are addressed quickly to ensure the successful development of new ultra-efficient engines. Dr Lefas’ research aims to understand the driving mechanisms behind these aeroelastic instabilities to develop new technology at the pace required for a net-zero carbon transition, while keeping flying accessible to all.

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https://whittle.eng.cam.ac.uk/lab/team/demetrios-lefas/