Principal Component Analysis in Aerodynamic Shape Optimisation

When my Kohai asked “why reduce dimensions?”, the Senpai replied back “because it works!”. This article will highlight the potential use of Principal Component Analysis (or PCA) as a useful tool in aerodynamic shape optimisation related problems. This article is not meant to serve as an introduction to PCA itself, for which a plethora of

Just another Ph.D.?

June 13th, 2019 As the clock draws close to 11AM, the professors and students make their way into the hall and in a matter of minutes, all chairs are occupied. Their eyes are fixated on me  and some of them make an attempt to read the Ph. D. topic on the projected image. At this