Aerodynamics: Conquer the Chaos
Join us for the annual Francken Symposium on May 20, 2025
Welcome to the Francken Symposium
Welcome to the website of the annual Francken Symposium! This year's theme will be Aerodynamics with the slogan "Conquer the Chaos." During this event, speakers will deliver lectures about the physics behind aerodynamics and its potential advancements in the future.
About the Symposium
Aerodynamics has been a research topic for decades; however, over the past decade, it has undergone a remarkable evolution, driven by rapid technological advancements, improved computational modeling, and innovative applications across various industries. The focus has been on optimizing airflow efficiency, reducing drag, and enhancing stability in fields ranging from aerospace engineering to automotive design and even sports science. With ongoing innovations and a growing emphasis on sustainability, the future of aerodynamics promises to revolutionize transportation, energy efficiency, and environmental impact, helping to shape a more advanced and efficient world.
As an organization, we welcome you to join us on the 20th of May 2025 for an exciting and informative day on the subject surrounded by experts in the field.
Key Information
- Date: May 20, 2025
- Location: De Loods Groningen, Neutronstraat 3
- Time: 9:00 - 17:00, followed by networking drinks
- Price: €10.00 for Francken members, €12.50 for non-Francken members
Our Speakers
Day Chair
Andrea Giuntoli
RUG
Andrea obtained a Bachelor degree in Physics (2009-2012) and a Master degree in Theoretical Physics (2012-2014) from the University of Pisa, with a Master Thesis on coarse-grained modeling of proteins under the supervision of Valentina Tozzini at the NEST lab...
Andrea obtained a Bachelor degree in Physics (2009-2012) and a Master degree in Theoretical Physics (2012-2014) from the University of Pisa, with a Master Thesis on coarse-grained modeling of proteins under the supervision of Valentina Tozzini at the NEST lab. He obtained his PhD in Pisa in 2018 working in the group of Dino Leporini on simulations of glass-forming liquids. He was a postdoctoral fellow at NIST (Maryland) with Jack Douglas first, and at Northwestern University (Illinois) with Sinan Keten later, studying the rheological and mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites within the CHiMaD collaboration. In October 2021 he started his position as Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen, working on multiscale modeling of soft and polymeric materials.
Fulvio Scarano
TU Delft
David Lentink
RUG
Koen Boorsma
TNO
Iwan Philipsen
DNW
Menno Kloosterman
DNV
Details follow soon.
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