The Professorship of Experimental Fluid Dynamics studies how turbulence interacts with aerodynamic bodies in complex flows. These interactions govern the performance of systems ranging from wind turbines and aircraft to buildings and urban environments, yet many of the underlying physical mechanisms remain poorly understood. Our research combines laboratory and field experiments to uncover these mechanisms and to improve our understanding of turbulent and aerodynamic flows.

We pursue fundamental questions in fluid dynamics through experiments in wind tunnels and in the atmosphere. Controlled laboratory studies allow us to isolate specific physical processes, while field measurements provide access to the complexity of real-world environments. Together, these complementary approaches enable us to investigate flow phenomena across a broad range of scales and conditions.

Current research activities focus primarily on renewable energy applications, particularly wind energy, where turbulence strongly influences aerodynamic loading, performance, and wake dynamics. At the same time, the underlying scientific questions are relevant far beyond a single application domain and connect to challenges in environmental flows, urban aerodynamics, and aerospace engineering. Our goal is to develop a deeper physical understanding of turbulent flows and their interaction with aerodynamic structures, providing the foundations for future advances in both science and engineering.