Dr Judith Farman

Degrees, Awards and Prizes

MEng, PhD, CEng MIET

Research themes

My research focusses on combining my expertise in both aerodynamics and electrical engineering.

I am currently working on project Inception which is a collaboration between industry and academia. We are developing a revolutionary all-electric propulsion module for future aircraft concepts. As part of that project I am investigating the aerodynamic design space of the ducted fan module with sub-scale experimental testing and computational modelling. 
 
I currently have fourth year students researching tidal energy with the aim of developing technologies to improve turbine robustness in the harsh marine environment. My previous research has already demonstrated that actively controlled trailing edge flaps and other devices like those used on aircraft wings can control thrust and thus reduce unsteady blade bending. My research now is focussing on developing passively controlled devices.

Responsibilities 

At Girton, I am the Director of Studies for the second year Engineering and also supervise them on the electrical machines and electromagnetics subject. For the Engineering Department I lecture on renewable energy for the Propulsion and Power CDT and Energy Technology MPhil courses. I supervise multiple fourth year Masters Projects on a range of topics.

Other

I worked in industry for ten years prior to moving across into academia. One of my highlights included the design, installation and commissioning of the first HydroAir™ prototype turbine on a floating offshore OWC wave energy converter in Australasia.

Away from work I love knitting, baking, hiking, and running.  I am currently training for the Great North run and volunteer at my local junior park run.

Extra Links

Visit Judith's page on the Whittle Laboratory website.