AFRL-FIU Symposium
Physics of Evolutionary Design
in Aerospace Systems
April 5th, 2019
Room 335, 3rd Floor, MARC Building
Florida International University, Miami, FL
Scope
This meeting brings together researchers with the latest ideas on the frontier of aerospace systems design. The objective is to discuss the physics of evolutionary design and future large-scale trends in air vehicle development. The attendees include representatives from AFOSR, AFRL, NASA, NSF, and academia.
Organizer
Dr. Pezhman Mardanpour
Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department
Florida International University
Tel: +1 (305) 348-6103
Email: Pezhman.Mardanpour@fiu.edu
AFRL Overview
Dr. Jose Camberos
Lead for High-Speed Systems Analysis & Design
Aerospace Systems Directorate, High-Speed Systems Division
U.S. Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Adrian Bejan
J.A. Jones Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Dr. Jaimie Tiley
Program Officer, Multiscale Structural Mechanics and Prognosis Portfolio
U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR)
Dr. Jose Lage
Program Director, Thermal Transport Processes Program
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Schedule & Agenda
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08:30 — 09:00
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Registration & networking
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09:00 — 09:15
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Dean John Volakis & Associate Dean Osama Mohammed, welcome and opening remarks
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09:15 — 09:45
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Jose Camberos (AFRL): “U.S. Air Force Research Lab | Overview & Collaboration Opportunities”
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09:45 — 10:30
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Adrian Bejan (Duke University): “Evolution of Air Transport” |
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10:30 — 10:45
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Coffee Break
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10:45 — 11:15
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Jose Lage (NSF): “An Overview of the NSF Thermal Transport Processes Program and the Role Constructal Research Can Play in It” |
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11:15 — 11:45
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Jordan Charles (Blue Origin): “The Evolution of Airplanes and Rockets – Understanding the Past | Predicting the Future” |
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11:45 –12:00
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Walk to the Faculty Club
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12:00 — 01:00
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Lunch at the Faculty Club
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01:00 — 01:15
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Walk to MARC building
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01:15 — 01:45
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Pezhman Mardanpour (FIU): “Constructal Design of Flying Wing Aircraft”
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01:45 — 02:15
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Marija Ilic (MIT): “Modeling of Energy/Power Flow Dynamics for Control in Complex Multi-physics Systems” |
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02:15 — 02:45
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Victoria Coverstone (UM): “Space Mission Design and Technology at the University of Miami” |
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02:45 — 03:00
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Coffee break
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03:00 — 03:30
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George Dulikravich (FIU): “Multi-objective Design Optimization of Aerodynamics, Materials, and Cooling of Hypersonic Vehicles” |
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03:30 — 04:00
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GeCheng Zha (UM): “A Perspective ofPhysics-based Aircraft Design Evolution from Subsonic to Supersonic Speed” |
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04:00 — 04:30
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Sakhrat Khizroev (UM): “Multi-functional Nano Transducers to Understand the Principles of Neuromorphic Computing” |
Pricing & Registration
Registration is open to government agencies, faculty, and students
1-Day Pass
$50.00
(including lunch & refreshments)
Location
Address:
1550 SW 109th Avenue
Miami, FL 33199
Room 335, 3rd Floor, MARC Building
Florida International University
Nearby Parking:
Attendees who are driving to the symposium location, but do not have the FIU parking decal can use any of the metered parking spots located in the marked areas on the map.
(1) The open parking area in front of SASC building
(2) The first floor of the Gold Parking
(3) The first floor of the Blue Parking
Nearby Hotels
DoubleTree By Hilton Miami Doral
10250 NW 19th St, Doral, FL 33172
(305) 639-9555
NUVO Suites Hotel
1750 NW 107th Ave, Doral, FL 33172
(786) 472-9095
Hilton Garden Inn Miami Dolphin Mall
1695 NW 111th Ave Suite A, Sweetwater, FL 33172
(305) 500-9077
Participants
