Contact Dr Fernando Tejero Embuena
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Areas of expertise
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Computing, Simulation & Modelling
- Gas Turbines & Propulsion
- Power Systems & Turbines
Background
Dr Fernando Tejero was awarded a 5-year full-time diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Zaragoza (Spain) in 2011. Upon the successful completion of his postgraduate studies, he pursued a PhD in the topic of Flow Control in Aeronautics at the “Institute of Fluid Flow Machinery – Polish Academy of Sciences” in 2015. He joined Cranfield University as Research Fellow in Propulsion Aerodynamics in 2017 and is currently working as Lecturer in Propulsion Systems Design.
Fernando is involved in a wide range of research areas: computational fluid dynamics, numerical methods, gas turbine engine aerodynamics, multidisciplinary design optimization, data-driven methods and machine learning. He has an international standing built upon a well-established research track record and has been involved in research projects within the FP7 EU and Horizon 2020 programmes as well as in different ATI & INNOVATE UK projects.
As part of his teaching activities, Dr Tejero is leading the CFD for gas turbine module which is part of the Thermal Power MSc programme. He is also the module leader for the Thermofluids course within Premaster’s in Engineering.
Dr Tejero has received several fellowships throughout his career. This includes two grants for young researchers approved by the Spanish government, a Marie Curie fellowship to undertake his doctoral studies, and visiting academic scholarships to lecture in the topics of optimization and data-driven methods. Besides, He also received the Silver medal award during the Prof. J.W. Elsner competition in 2014.
Fernando has published +40 peer-reviewed journal publications, conference papers and book chapters. He has 4 joint patents with Rolls-Royce plc. Dr Tejero has acted as referee for a range of high-impact journals that include Aerospace Science and Technology, AIAA Journal of Aircraft, The Aeronautical Journal or Journal of Aerospace Engineering. He is Associate Editor of the "International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences" and an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the UK.
Research opportunities
Dr Tejero is currently accepting PhD and Master by
Research applications in the areas of multidisciplinary design optimization,
data-driven methods, machine learning and flow control in aerodynamics. Please
contact him if you would like to discuss any potential projects.
Current activities
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Engine/airframe integration
Numerical methods
Gas turbine engine aerodynamics
Multidisciplinary design optimization
Machine Learning
Clients
Rolls-Royce plc
Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI)
Innovate UK
European Commission
Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking
Publications
Articles In Journals
- Tejero F, MacManus DG, Sanchez-Moreno F & Sheaf C (2023) Neural network-based multi-point, multi-objective optimisation for transonic applications, Aerospace Science and Technology, 136 (May) Article No. 108208.
- Tejero F, MacManus DG, Matesanz-Garcia J, Swarthout A & Sheaf C (2022) Towards the design and optimisation of future compact aero-engines: intake/fancowl trade-off investigation, International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat and Fluid Flow, Available online 9 December 2022.
- Tejero F, MacManus DG, Hueso-Rebassa J, Sanchez-Moreno F, Goulos I & Sheaf C (2022) Aerodynamic optimisation of civil aero-engine nacelles by dimensionality reduction and multi-fidelity techniques, International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat and Fluid Flow, Available online 30 September 2022.
- Goulos I, Otter J, Tejero F, Hueso Rebassa J, MacManus D & Sheaf C (2021) Civil turbofan propulsion aerodynamics: thrust-drag accounting and impact of engine installation position, Aerospace Science and Technology, 111 (April) Article No. 106533.
- Tejero F, Christie R, MacManus D & Sheaf C (2021) Non-axisymmetric aero-engine nacelle design by surrogate-based methods, Aerospace Science and Technology, 117 (October) Article No. 106890.
- Tejero F, MacManus DG & Sheaf C (2019) Surrogate-based aerodynamic optimisation of compact nacelle aero-engines, Aerospace Science and Technology, 93 (October) Article No. 105207.
- Christie R, Robinson M, Tejero F & MacManus D (2019) The use of hybrid intuitive class shape transformation curves in aerodynamic design, Aerospace Science and Technology, 95 (December) Article No. 105473.
- Tejero F, Robinson M, MacManus DG & Sheaf C (2019) Multi-objective optimisation of short nacelles for high bypass ratio engines, Aerospace Science and Technology, 91 (August) 410-421.
- Kurowski M, Szwaba R, Telega J, Flaszynski P, Tejero F & Doerffer P (2019) Wall distance effect on heat transfer at high flow velocity, Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, 91 (9) 1180-1186.
- Tejero F, Doerffer P, Flaszynski P & Szulc O (2018) Passive flow control application for rotorcraft in transonic conditions, International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat and Fluid Flow, 20 (5) 1080-1095.
- Tejero F, Flaszyński P, Szwaba R & Telega J (2016) Unsteady conjugate heat transfer analysis for impinging jet cooling, Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 760 (1) Article No. 012034.
- Szulc O, Doerffer P & Tejero F (2016) Passive control of rotorcraft high-speed impulsive noise, Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 760 (1) Article No. 012031.
- Tejero F, Doerffer P, Szulc O & Cross JL (2016) Numerical simulation of the tip aerodynamics and acoustics test, Journal of Thermal Science, 25 (2) 153-160.
- Tejero F, Doerffer P & Szulc O (2016) Application of a passive flow control device on helicopter rotor blades, Journal- American Helicopter Society, 61 (1) 1-13.
- Tejero F, Doerffer P & Szulc O (2015) Shock wave induced flow separation control by air-jet and rod vortex generators, TASK Quarterly, 19 (2) 167-196.
- Szulc O, Doerffer P, Tejero F, Żółtak J & Małecki J (2015) Numerical analysis of high-speed impulsive (HSI) noise of PZL W3-A “Sokół" (Falcon) helicopter main rotor in forward flight, TASK Quarterly, 19 (2) 181-196.
- Martinez J, Doerffer P, Szulc O & Tejero F (2015) Aerodynamic analysis of wind turbine rotor blades, TASK Quarterly, 19 (2) 129-140.
- Tejero F, Doerffer P & Szulc O (2014) Aerodynamic analysis of potential use of flow control devices on helicopter rotor blades, Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 530 (1) Article No. 012067.
Conference Papers
- Sabnis K, Babinsky H, Boscagli L, Swarthout A, Tejero F, MacManus D & Sheaf C (2023) A wind tunnel rig to study the external fan cowl separation experienced by compact nacelles in windmilling scenarios. In: AIAA SciTech Forum 2023, National Harbor, 23-27 January 2023.
- Swarthout A, MacManus D, Tejero F, Matesanz-Garcia J, Boscagli L & Sheaf C (2022) A comparative assessment of multi-objective optimisation methodologies for aero-engine nacelles. In: ICAS 2022: 33rd Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, Stockholm, 4-9 September 2022.
- Schreiner BDJ, MacManus DG, Tejero F, Sanchez-Moreno F & Sheaf C (2022) Transonic nacelle design for future medium range aero-engines. In: ICAS 2022: 33rd Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, Stockholm, 4-9 September 2022.
- Sanchez-Moreno F, MacManus D, Hueso-Rebassa J, Tejero F & Sheaf C (2022) Optimization of installed compact and robust nacelles using surrogate models. In: ICAS 2022: 33rd Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, Stockholm, 4-9 September 2022.
- Sanchez-Moreno F, MacManus D, Tejero F, Matesanz-Garcia J & Sheaf C (2022) Robustness of optimisation algorithms for transonic aerodynamic design. In: 9th European Conference for Aeronautics and Space Sciences (EUCASS-3AF 2022), Lille, 27 June - 1 July 2022.
- Tejero F, MacManus D, Hueso-Rebassa J, Sanchez-Moreno F, Goulos I & Sheaf C (2022) Aerodynamic optimisation of civil aero-engine nacelles by dimensionality reduction and multi-fidelity techniques. In: AERO2022: 56th 3AF International Conference, Toulouse, 28-30 March 2022.
- Tejero F, MacManus D, Matesanz-Garcia J, Swarthout A & Sheaf C (2022) Towards the design and optimisation of future compact aero-engines: intake/fancowl trade-off investigation. In: AERO2022: 56th 3AF International Conference, Toulouse, 28-30 March 2022.
- Schreiner BDJ, Tejero F, MacManus DG & Sheaf C (2021) Robust aerodynamic design of nacelles for future civil aero-engines. In: ASME Turbo Expo 2020: Turbomachinery Technical Conference and Exposition (GT2020), London: Virtual Event, 21-25 September 2020.
- Tejero F, MacManus DG & Sheaf C (2020) Impact of droop and scarf on the aerodynamic performance of compact aero-engine nacelles. In: AIAA SciTech Forum 2020, Orlando, Florida, 6-10 January 2020.
- Tejero Embuena F, Goulos I, MacManus D & Sheaf C (2020) Effects of aircraft integration on compact nacelle aerodynamics. In: AIAA SciTech Forum 2020, Orlando, Florida, 6-10 January 2020.
- Matesanz-Garcia J, Christie R, Tejero F, MacManus D & Heidebrecht A (2020) An automated approach for the aerodynamic design of close-coupled propulsion/airframe configurations. In: Aerospace Europe Conference 2020 (AEC2020), Bordeaux, France, 25-28 February 2020.
- Hueso-Rebassa J, Tejero F, Otter J, Goulos I & MacManus D (2020) Multi-fidelity assessment of exhaust systems for complete engine-airframe integrations. In: Aerospace Europe Conference 2020 (AEC2020), Bordeaux, France, 25-28 February 2020.
- Tejero F, Doerffer P & Flaszynski P (2016) Unsteady conjugate heat transfer analysis for impinging jet cooling. In: XXII Fluid Mechanics Conference (KKMP2016), Slok, 11-14 September 2016.
- Tejero F, Doerffer P & Flaszynski P (2016) Shock wave boundary layer interaction investigation: control by rod vortex generators and their application on helicopter rotor blades. In: ECCOMAS Congress 2016, 7th European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering, Crete, 5-10 June 2016.
- Szulc O, Doerffer P & Tejero F (2016) Passive control of rotorcraft high-speed impulsive noise. In: XXII Fluid Mechanics Conference (KKMP2016), Slok, 11-14 September 2016.
- Tejero F, Doerffer P & Szulc O (2015) Application of passive flow control device on helicopter rotor blades. In: 40th European Rotorcraft Forum 2014, Southampton, 2-5 September 2014.
- Doerrfer P, Szulc O, Tejero F, Zoltak J & Malecki J (2014) Numerical simulation of the high-speed impulsive noise of the PZL W-3A "SOKOL" (Falcon) helicopter main rotor in forward flight. In: 6th European Conference on Computational Fluid Dynamics, Barcelona, 20-25 July 2014.
- Tejero F, Doerffer P, Flaszynski P & Szulc O (2014) Numerical investigation of rod vortex generators on hovering helicopter rotor blades. In: 6th European Conference on Computational Fluid Dynamics, Barcelona, 20-25 July 2014.
- Tejero F, Doerffer P & Szulc O (2014) Aerodynamic analysis of potential use of flow control devices on helicopter rotor blades. In: XXI Fluid Mechanics Conference (KKMP 2014), Krakow, 15-18 June 2014.
- Tejero F, Doerffer P & Flaszynski P (2013) Streamwise vortex creation in time. In: ERCOFTAC Synthetic Turbulence and Vortex Flows, Wroclaw, 11-12 July 2013.
- Tejero F & Doerffer P (2013) Numerical investigation of flow separation using air jets vortex generators on NACA0012 for transonic conditions. In: Congress on Numerical Methods in Engineering: CNM 2013, Bilbao, 27-28 June 2013.
- Tejero F, Doerffer P & Szulc O (2013) Effect of passive air jet vortex generator on NACA 0012 performance. In: 5th European Conference for Aeronautics and Aerospace Sciences: EUCASS 2013, Munich, 1-5 July 2013.
- Tejero F, Doerffer P, Flaszynski P & Szulc O Passive flow control application for rotorocraft in transonic conditions. In: 52nd 3AF International Conference on Applied Aerodynamics, Lyon, 27-29 March 2017.
Books
- Tejero F, Doerffer P, Flaszynski P & Szulc O (2017) Investigation of vortex generators on channels and airfoils. In: Recent progress in flow control for practical flows: Results of the STADYWICO and IMESCON projects, Cham: Springer, p. 137-154.
- Tejero F, Doerffer P, Flaszynski P & Szulc O (2017) Implementation of rod vortex generators on helicopter rotor blades in hover and forward flight conditions. In: Recent progress in flow control for practical flows: Results of the STADYWICO and IMESCON Projects, Cham: Springer, p. 155-173.
- Doerffer P, Szulc O, Tejero F & Suarez J (2014) Aerodynamic and aero-acoustic analysis of helicopter rotor blades in hover. In: eScience on Distributed Computing Infrastructure: Achievements of PLGrid Plus Domain-Specific Services and Tools, Cham: Springer, p. 429-444.
