Contact Dr Zeeshan Rana
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- Email: zeeshan.rana@cranfield.ac.uk
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Areas of expertise
- Autonomous Systems
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Computing, Simulation & Modelling
- Gas Turbines & Propulsion
- Power Systems & Turbines
- Renewable Energy
Background
Zeeshan has a background in Mechanical engineering with several years of industrial experience in various industries. He received his PhD in Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics investigating turbulent mixing in super/hypersonic flows within the framework of Implicit Large Eddy Simulations (ILES) from Cranfield University.
Current activities
Dr Zeeshan Rana has research interest in the area of Computational Aerodynamics. He is working on various projects related to Computational Fluid Dynamics of aerospace vehicles, high performance motorsports, external and internal aerodynamics performance, optimisation at low, transonic and supersonic Mach numbers. He has a keen interest into complex hypersonic flows and applications of Artificial Intelligence in Computational Aerodynamics.
Publications
Articles In Journals
- Yildirim S & Rana ZA. (2024). Enhancing Aircraft Safety through Advanced Engine Health Monitoring with Long Short-Term Memory. Sensors, 24(2)
- Nnabuife SG, Kuang B, Whidborne JF & Rana ZA. (2023). Development of Gas-Liquid Flow Regimes Identification Using a Noninvasive Ultrasonic Sensor, Belt-Shape Features, and Convolutional Neural Network in an S-Shaped Riser. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 53(1)
- Yildirim S, Chimeumanu MS & Rana ZA. (2023). The influence of micro-expressions on deception detection. Multimedia Tools and Applications, 82(19)
- Yildirim S & Rana ZA. (2023). Reducing the Reality Gap Using Hybrid Data for Real-Time Autonomous Operations. Mathematics, 11(7)
- Woods LT & Rana ZA. (2023). Modelling Sign Language with Encoder-Only Transformers and Human Pose Estimation Keypoint Data. Mathematics, 11(9)
- Tabassum TE, Xu Z, Petrunin I & Rana ZA. (2023). Integrating GRU with a Kalman Filter to Enhance Visual Inertial Odometry Performance in Complex Environments. Aerospace, 10(11)
- Woods LT & Rana ZA. (2023). Constraints on Optimising Encoder-Only Transformers for Modelling Sign Language with Human Pose Estimation Keypoint Data. Journal of Imaging, 9(11)
- Bang CS, Rana ZA, Könözsy L, Rodriguez VM & Temple C. (2022). Aeroelastic Analysis of a Single Element Composite Wing in Ground Effect Using Fluid–Structure Interaction. Journal of Fluids Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, 144(4)
- Nnabuife SG, Kuang B, Rana ZA & Whidborne J. (2022). Classification of flow regimes using a neural network and a non-invasive ultrasonic sensor in an S-shaped pipeline-riser system. Chemical Engineering Journal Advances, 9(March)
- Rana ZA, Mauret F, Sanchez-Gil JM, Zeng K, Hou Z, .... (2022). Computational analysis and design of an aerofoil with morphing tail for improved aerodynamic performance in transonic regime. Aeronautical Journal, 126(1301)
- Kuang B, Nnabuife SG, Sun S, Whidborne JF & Rana ZA. (2022). Gas-liquid flow regimes identification using non-intrusive Doppler ultrasonic sensor and convolutional recurrent neural networks in an s-shaped riser. Digital Chemical Engineering, 2(March)
- Bang CS, Rana ZA, Könözsy L, Marchante Rodriguez V & Temple C. (2022). Numerical Investigation and Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) Analysis on a Double-Element Simplified Formula One (F1) Composite Wing in the Presence of Ground Effect. Fluids, 7(2)
- Chaudhary H, Könözsy L & Rana ZA. (2022). A novel combination of mathematical modelling approaches for simulating nearly hypersonic, viscous, reacting magnetogasdynamic flows. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 107(July)
- Khalil K, Khan H, Chahar D, Townsend JF & Rana ZA. (2022). A 3D CFD analysis of flow past a hipped roof with comparison to industrial building standards. Wind and Structures, An International Journal, 34(6)
- Kuang B, Chen Y & Rana ZA. (2022). OG-SLAM: a real-time and high-accurate monocular visual SLAM framework. Trends in Computer Science and Information Technology, 7(2)
- Wisniewski M, Rana ZA & Petrunin I. (2022). Drone Model Classification Using Convolutional Neural Network Trained on Synthetic Data. Journal of Imaging, 8(8)
- Yeap J-M, Rana ZA, Konozsy L & Jenkins KW. (2022). Evaluation of the SU2 open-source code for a hypersonic flow at mach number 5. Journal of Computational and Applied Mechanics, 17(1)
- Kuang B, Gu C, Rana ZA, Zhao Y, Sun S, .... (2022). Semantic Terrain Segmentation in the Navigation Vision of Planetary Rovers—A Systematic Literature Review. Sensors, 22(21)
- Kuang B, Nnabuife SG & Rana Z. (2021). Pseudo-image-feature-based identification benchmark for multi-phase flow regimes. Chemical Engineering Journal Advances, 5
- Zeng K, Li Z, Rana ZA & Jenkins KW. (2021). Implicit Large Eddy simulations of turbulent flow around a square cylinder at Re=22,000. Computers and Fluids, 226(August)
- Kuang B, Rana ZA & Zhao Y. (2021). Sky and ground segmentation in the navigation visions of the planetary rovers. Sensors, 21(21)
- Kuang B, Wisniewski M, Rana ZA & Zhao Y. (2021). Rock segmentation in the navigation vision of the planetary rovers. Mathematics, 9(23)
- Godfrey Nnabuife S, Kuang B, Whidborne JF & Rana Z. (2021). Non-intrusive classification of gas-liquid flow regimes in an S-shaped pipeline riser using a Doppler ultrasonic sensor and deep neural networks. Chemical Engineering Journal, 403
- Castro X & Rana ZA. (2020). Aerodynamic and structural design of a 2022 formula one front wing assembly. Fluids, 5(4)
- Arrondeau B & Rana ZA. (2020). Computational aerodynamics analysis of non-symmetric multi-element wing in ground effect with humpback whale flipper tubercles. Fluids, 5(4)
- BAGUL P, RANA ZA, JENKINS KW & KÖNÖZSY L. (2020). Computational engineering analysis of external geometrical modifications on MQ-1 unmanned combat aerial vehicle. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 33(4)
- Gawryszewski K, Rana ZA, Jenkins KW, Ioannou P & Okonkwo D. (2019). An automatic image analysis methodology for the measurement of droplet size distributions in liquid–liquid dispersion: round object detection. International Journal of Computers and Applications, 41(5)
- Expósito D & Rana ZA. (2019). Computational investigations into heat transfer over a double wedge in hypersonic flows. Aerospace Science and Technology, 92
- El Rafei M, Könözsy L & Rana Z. (2017). Investigation of numerical dissipation in classical and Implicit Large Eddy Simulations. Aerospace, 4(4)
- Sakellariou K, Rana ZA & Jenkins KW. (2017). Optimisation of the surfboard fin shape using computational fluid dynamics and genetic algorithms. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology, 231(4)
- Rana ZA, Thornber B & Drikakis D. (2013). Dynamics of sonic hydrogen jet injection and mixing inside scramjet combustor. Engineering Applications of Computational Fluid Mechanics, 7(1)
- Rana ZA, Thornber B & Drikakis D. (2011). Transverse jet injection into a supersonic turbulent cross-flow. Physics of Fluids, 23(4)
- Rana ZA, Thornber B & Drikakis D. (2011). On the importance of generating accurate turbulent boundary condition for unsteady simulations. Journal of Turbulence, 12(35)
Conference Papers
- Kasula P, Whidborne J, Rana ZA & Ishola A. (2024). Motion Estimation of an Aircraft Model Using Computer Vision
- Li Z, Da Ronch A, Rana ZA & Jenkins K. (2024). Implicit and Conventional Large Eddy Simulation of Flow around a Circular Cylinder at Reynolds number of 3900
- Li Z & Rana ZA. (2024). Implicit Large Eddy Simulation of the Flow past NACA0012 Aerofoil at a Reynolds number of 1x10^5
- Burrows S, Rana ZA & Prince S. (2024). Hypersonic Boundary Layer Reduction with Optimisation of the Hyshot II Intake using Numerical Methods
- Yildirim S, Rana ZA & Tang G. (2023). Development of vision guided real-time trajectory planning system for autonomous ground refuelling operations using hybrid dataset
- Wisniewski M, Rana ZA & Petrunin I. (2023). Reinforcement learning for pan-tilt-zoom camera control, with focus on drone tracking
- Tabassum TE, Petrunin I & Rana Z. (2022). Failure mode analysis (FMA) for visual-based navigation for UAVs in urban environment
- Tabassum TE, Petrunin I & Rana Z. (2022). A fault tolerant multi-sensor fusion navigation system for drone in urban environment
- Mahmood HK & Rana ZA. (2022). Employing Intrinsic Rewards to Reduce Requirements Engineering Issues in Large Distributed ERP Teams
- Amjad HMW & Rana ZA. (2022). Using Developer Factors and Horizontal Partitioning to Recommend Bug Severity in Open-Source Software Projects
- Yildirim S, Rana Z & Tang G. (2021). Autonomous Ground Refuelling Approach for Civil Aircrafts using Computer Vision and Robotics
- Wisniewski M, Rana ZA & Petrunin I. (2021). Drone Model Identification by Convolutional Neural Network from Video Stream
- Kuang B, Rana Z & Zhao Y. (2020). A novel aircraft wing inspection framework based on multiple view geometry and convolutional neural network
- Li Z, Jenkins K & Rana ZA. (2020). Withdrawal: Effect of Compressibility on Energy Dissipation within Framework of Large Eddy Simulation
- Li Z, Rana Z & Jenkins KW. (2020). Effect of compressibility on energy dissipation within framework of large eddy simulation
- Kokkinakis IW, Antoniadis AF, Drikakis D, Tsoutsanis P & Rana ZA. (2015). High-order methods for hypersonic shock wave turbulent boundary layer interaction
- Antoniadis AF, Tsoutsanis P, Rana ZA, Kokkinakis I & Drikakis D. (2015). Azure: An advanced CFD software suite based on high-resolution and high-order methods
- Rana ZA & Drikakis D. (2015). Low-frequency unsteadiness in SWBLI in a supersonic crossflow
- Könözsy L, Kokkinakis IW, Antoniadis AF, Rana ZA, Tsoutsanis P, .... (2015). High-order methods for shock wave turbulent boundary layer interaction
- Rana ZA, Thornber B & Drikakis D. (2011). An ILES analysis of transverse jet injection in to supersonic cross-flow with synthetic turbulent boundary layer
- Rana ZA, Thornber BJR & Drikakis D. (2011). Analysis of hydrogen injection into the combustor of HyShot-II scramjet engine using ILES
- Rana ZA, Thornber BJR & Drikakis D. (2011). Large eddy simulation of the fuel injection in scramjet combustion chambers
- Rana ZA, Drikakis D & Thornber BJ. (2010). Investigation of sonic jet mixing in a stream of supersonic cross-flow using large eddy simulations
- Rana ZA, Thornber BJR & Drikakis D. (2009). Simulations of the HyShot-II (scramjet) model using high-resolution methods