PhD: Wind Wake Dynamics & Data-Driven Turbulence

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 330,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Wind and Energy Systems at DTU invites a PhD candidate to explore nonlinear interactions in turbulent wind turbine wakes. You will combine CFD, data-driven modelling and experiments to advance wake predictions under realistic atmospheric conditions. The project involves collaboration with Imperial College London and a research stay abroad.

The PhD is funded with a scholarship under DTU's regulations, with a three-year contract and international collaboration, starting as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Background in engineering or physics.
• Understanding of fluid mechanics, turbulence and wake aerodynamics.
• Understanding of dynamical systems.
• Experience with data-driven methods (POD and/or autoencoders) and spectral analysis.
• Ability to work with large data sets.
• Proficient in scientific programming (Python).
• Strong English communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform CFD simulations of wind turbine wake aerodynamics across various conditions.
• Investigate data-driven methods for accuracy and efficiency to develop wake models.
• Conduct uncertainty quantification and validation against high-fidelity results.
• Provide physical interpretation of models.
• Publish results and present at conferences.

Skills

Engineering background

Fluid mechanics

Dynamical systems

Data-driven methods

POD

Autoencoders

Spectral analysis

Large data handling

Python programming

Education

Two-year master's degree or equivalent

Tools

Python

Job description

DTU Wind and Energy Systems at DTU invites a PhD candidate to explore nonlinear interactions in turbulent wind turbine wakes. You will combine CFD, data-driven modelling and experiments to advance wake predictions under realistic atmospheric conditions. The project involves collaboration with Imperial College London and a research stay abroad.

The PhD is funded with a scholarship under DTU's regulations, with a three-year contract and international collaboration, starting as soon as possible.