The thesis begins with a review of the evolution of the industry's vision for the aero-engine
design of the future. Appropriate research questions are set that can influence how this …

Active learning is an important part of modern engineering education. It directly engages
students in the learning process, helping them think and creatively solve problems. Often …

Higher education has been crucially impacted by the pandemic during the past years.
Despite the associated challenges, a wide portfolio of digital literacies has been developed …

This paper outlines the update of a turbomachinery course to cover 3D aerodynamics using
a Reynolds Averaged-Navier Stokes solver. Prior to the activities outlined in this paper the …

The main outcomes of an engineering course should be for the students to achieve the
educational goals, enhance their problem solving capabilities and develop essential skills …

This paper presents the development of an educational design app for turbomachinery
applications. The app is operating in multiple computational platforms and is used to assist …

As a consequence of globalization and advances in digital tools, synchronous or
asynchronous distance courses are becoming an integral part of universities' educational …

The air-breathing Brayton cycle is widespread throughout power generation and propulsion
systems, making it a staple in every mechanical or aerospace engineering student's …

The main goal of an engineering course is for the students to achieve the defined
educational goals, enhance their problem-solving capabilities and develop the essential …