
Dr Esmaeel Masoudi
BSc, MSc, PhD
Expertise
Dr. Masoudi is an Assistant Professor in fluid mechanics, unsteady aerodynamics, and aeroacoustics, focusing on turbulence, vortical structures, and noise generation using experimental and numerical methods.
Current positions
Lecturer in Aeroacoustics
School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering
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Biography
Dr. Masoudi’s research integrates both experimental and numerical approaches to study turbulence, vortical structures, and flow-induced noise. His experimental investigations involve advanced wind tunnel testing, including particle image velocimetry (PIV), unsteady pressure and velocity measurements, and microphone array techniques for aeroacoustic characterization. Complementing these, he employs high-fidelity computational methods such as large-eddy simulations (LES) to gain deeper insight into the underlying flow physics and noise-generation mechanisms.
Before joining the University of Bristol, Dr. Masoudi developed extensive experience working on interdisciplinary projects that bridge fundamental fluid dynamics and applied engineering. He actively collaborates with UK and EU research institutions and industry partners to address real-world aerodynamic and aeroacoustic challenges, supporting the design of quieter, cleaner, and more efficient technologies.
Dr. Masoudi welcomes motivated PhD students and postdoctoral researchers interested in experimental and computational fluid dynamics, unsteady aerodynamics, and noise control. Prospective candidates are encouraged to get in touch to discuss potential research opportunities.
Research interests
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Unsteady aerodynamics and aeroacoustics
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Flow-induced noise generation and control
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Turbulence and vortical flow dynamics
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Experimental fluid mechanics and wind tunnel testing
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Computational fluid dynamics and large-eddy simulation (LES)
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Flow structure interactions (FSI)
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Boundary layer transition, separation, and control
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Environmental and applied fluid mechanics
Publications
Recent publications
20/05/2026Aeroacoustic and Aerodynamic Investigation of a Lifting Propeller Interacting with a Wing in Take-Off Configuration
Proceedings of the 32nd AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference (2026)
Aeroacoustics of Turbulent Wake Ingestion by a Propeller in Edgewise Flight
Proceedings of the 32nd AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference (2026)
Aerodynamics and Aeroacoustics Investigation of a Stationary NACA 65-410 Airfoil
32nd AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference (2026)
Aerodynamics and Aeroacoustics of Dynamic Stall of a Pitching NACA 65-410 Airfoil
32nd AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference (2026)
An Experimental Investigation on the Impact of Vortex Generators on the Aeroacoustics of a NACA 0012 Airfoil
32nd AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference (2026)


