Development of Wind Tunnel validated numerical modelling tools for Porous Envelope Aerodynamics - 2026_IDR_DMEC_17

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 28/05/2026 Deadline: 02/07/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

09/IIND-02 - Applied Mechanics

Description

The aerodynamic optimization of bluff bodies is fundamental for mitigating loads on facades and roofs and global aeroelastic instabilities, such as Vortex-Induced Vibrations (VIV). The research project explores the effectiveness of porous enclosures as passive flow control devices on a square prism. The research integrates wind tunnel experiments (static and aeroelastic) with 2D URANS simulations to provide a comprehensive analysis of the fluid-structure interaction. Experimental data can quantify the effect of porosity on integral forces and wake topology, revealing a significant suppression of vortex-shedding-induced fluctuations. Complementarily, numerical analysis could validate the ability of the homogenized Darcy-Forchheimer model to capture these unsteady flow features, including the transition to a disorganized wake regime.

Job posting website

https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-incarichidiricerca

Number of positions

1

Funding body

Politecnico di Milano

How to apply

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Selection process

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In order to participate in the selection, please read the call ("bando") available at the following website: https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-incarichidiricerca Oral test aimed at ascertaining candidates’ aptitude and suitability to carry out the research activity covered by the Fellowship, as well as at assessing their knowledge of English and/or other languages relevant to the research activities to be performed (up to 25 points) Relevance and pertinence of the publications, theses and scientific products attached to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 30 points) Relevance and pertinence of previous research activities and work experience, if any, in relation to the research activity covered by the Fellowship (up to 30 points) Relevance and pertinence of their study programme to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 15 points)

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