AME - Experimental Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics

Multiple undergraduate research opportunities in experimental aerodynamcs are available in Prof. Gloutak’s research lab. Students will assist in designing and manufacturing test articles, wiring instrumentation, operating the wind tunnel, record data using anemometry and laser diagnostics, analyze and synthesize findings in presentations, reports, and/or papers. Potential projects are available in the following areas: (1) active flow control, (2) wing in ground effect, (3) wind tunnel design. Please indicate, in order of interest, the area(s) you are explicitly interested in working. 

Name of research group, project, or lab
Gloutak Lab
Why join this research group or lab?

Prof. Gloutak's lab focuses on examining the fundamental flow physics encountered by various aerodynamic platforms, from small-scale uncrewed aerial vehicles to full-scale aircraft. We aim to foster a collaborative and supportive group that ultimately will contribute to the state-of-the-art knowledge in fluid mechanics.

Logistics Information:
Project categories
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Student ranks applicable
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Student qualifications

Prior experience with the following is helpful but not required: SolidWorks, LabView, MATLAB, 3D printing, conventional machining. 

Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours
2 credits / 6-12 hours
Compensation
Research for Credit
Number of openings
5
Techniques learned

Wind tunnel testing, design of experiments, experimental diagnostics, mechanical design, manufacturing, statistical data analysis.

Project start
Fall 2026
Contact Information:
Mentor
Dasha Gloutak
dgloutak@nd.edu
Principal Investigator
Name of project director or principal investigator
Prof. Gloutak
Email address of project director or principal investigator
dgloutak@nd.edu
5 sp. | 8 appl.
Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours (+1)
1 credit / 3-6 hours2 credits / 6-12 hours
Project categories
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering