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Alex Cavanagh

Alex Cavanagh

Aerodynamics Team Senior Advisor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    CFD Aerodynamics Engineer at Dynamique | Postgraduate Researcher (PhD) at University of Glasgow | IMechE Best Project Certificate

  • Education

    • University of Glasgow

      2020 - 2024
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Aerospace Engineering

      Activities and Societies: UGRacing My PhD is titled 'Study of vortex stability in swept wing configurations' and focusses on investigating leading-edge vortex (LEV) stability with the aim of extending the flight envelope in delta-wing based UAVs and aircraft.

    • The University of Sheffield

      2016 - 2020
      Master's degree Mechanical Engineering

  • Experience

    • UGRacing

      Oct 2020 - May 2024
      Aerodynamics Team Senior Advisor

      - Worked with the Heads of Aerodynamics on implementing a new CFD strategy based on my experience as expertise in CFD modelling- Led full-car CFD simulations for the Aerodynamics team- Head of new ‘Wind Tunnel and Testing’ team aiming to implement new wind tunnel and improved track testing- Delivered an improved CFD tutorial, focussing on improving understanding oftheoretical methods

    • University of Glasgow

      Oct 2020 - now

      - Awarded EPSRC Studentship for duration of PhD- Prospective PhD title ‘Study of vortex stability in swept wing configurations’ and focusses on investigating vortex dynamics for the purpose of bio-inspired drones andmicro air vehicles - Worked with Undergraduate and Postgraduate students to achieve ongoing improvements within laboratory experiments- Assisted in delivering effective educational programmes utilizing remote online learning facilities- Built confidence in students participating in BEng and MEng programmes by imparting research and argumentation skills to encourage ingenuity and independence- Marked BEng and MEng coursework and examinations

      • Postgraduate Researcher

        Oct 2020 - now

      • Teaching Assistant

        Oct 2020 - May 2024

    • Dynamique

      Apr 2024 - now
      CFD Aerodynamics Engineer

      - Conduct CFD simulations and analysis to evaluate aerodynamic performance of various vehicles and products. - Collaborate with the design team to develop innovative aerodynamic solutions that improve vehicle and product performance and efficiency. - Interpret and present CFD results to the design team and management, highlighting key findings and recommendations for further improvements. - Work with the experimental testing team to ensure CFD results match experimental data, and vice versa. - Contribute to the development of simulation methodologies and tools to improve the accuracy and efficiency of CFD simulations. - Keep up-to-date with the latest aerodynamic trends, technologies, and regulations. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alex Cavanagh
      IMechE Best Project Certificate (MEng Mechanical Engineering) Institution of Mechanical Engineers Jul 2020 The IMechE Best Project Certificate will be awarded each academic year on the recommendation of the Head of Department. The certificate is to be awarded to an undergraduate (i.e. someone who is studying for their first degree), who is on any year of an IMechE accredited degree course, who has achieved the overall ‘Best Project’, for the degree course.This award was received for my Final Year Master's Project "A Numerical Investigation into the Impact of the Halo Device on Formula One… Show more The IMechE Best Project Certificate will be awarded each academic year on the recommendation of the Head of Department. The certificate is to be awarded to an undergraduate (i.e. someone who is studying for their first degree), who is on any year of an IMechE accredited degree course, who has achieved the overall ‘Best Project’, for the degree course.This award was received for my Final Year Master's Project "A Numerical Investigation into the Impact of the Halo Device on Formula One Aerodynamics" Show less
    • Awarded to Alex Cavanagh
      EPSRC Scholarship Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Jun 2020 Awarded a highly competitive EPSRC scholarship to fund my PhD research for the duration (3.5 years) of my degree.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Journal Reviewer

      Issued by AIP Publishing on Dec 2023
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    • Fundraising Volunteer

      Issued by Dig Deep (Africa) on Oct 2019
      Dig Deep (Africa)Associated with Alex Cavanagh

    • Event Volunteer

      Issued by Greenpeace on May 2023
      GreenpeaceAssociated with Alex Cavanagh