Aeronautical Engineering Fundamentals

Professor Jacco M. Hoekstra is a distinguished figure in aerospace engineering, serving as Professor of CNS/ATM (Communication, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management) at Delft University of Technology. His career spans over two decades, including 16 years at the National Aerospace Laboratory (NLR) of the Netherlands, where he worked on flight simulation, handling qualities, avionics, human factors, and CNS/ATM for organizations like FAA and NASA. Hoekstra's leadership skills led to his appointment as Dean of the Aerospace Engineering faculty at TU Delft for two terms, followed by his current role as chairholder of CNS/ATM in the Control & Simulation group. His excellence in both research and teaching is evidenced by multiple awards, including recognition as the faculty's best teacher and the International Open Courseware award for multimedia usage in 2013. Professor Hoekstra is the course coordinator for the "Introduction to Aeronautical Engineering" course at TU Delft, showcasing his commitment to educating the next generation of aerospace engineers. His multifaceted career, combining industry experience, academic leadership, and innovative teaching methods, positions him as a key figure in aerospace education and research

Dr. Jos Sinke, an Assistant Professor at the Department of Aerospace Structures and Materials in TU Delft's Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, is a distinguished expert in aerospace materials and manufacturing processes. With an MSc from TU Delft, Sinke specializes in metal alloys, hybrid materials like Fiber Metal Laminates, and composites, contributing significantly to industry-changing projects such as the application of GLARE in the Airbus A380. His research spans various innovative areas, including soft tool manufacturing, the Tailor Made Blank concept, and currently focuses on elastic responses of materials during manufacturing processes. Sinke's expertise is shared through his teaching of courses like "Introduction to Aeronautical Engineering" and "Introduction to Aerospace Structures and Materials," where he bridges theoretical knowledge with practical applications. His work in developing production processes for the aerospace industry and metal workshops, coupled with his current research on spring back in sheet forming and distortions in laminated products, positions him at the forefront of advancing aerospace materials and manufacturing techniques, making significant contributions to both academic understanding and industry practices

Mark Voskuijl is a Professor of Aviation and Weapon Systems at the Faculty of Military Sciences, Netherlands Defence Academy, a position he has held since September 2018. He specializes in aircraft performance and has co-authored approximately 50 publications, including journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers. Voskuijl earned his Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology in 2003, followed by a PhD from the University of Liverpool in 2007. His doctoral research focused on helicopter active control technology, emphasizing novel control concepts to enhance handling qualities and structural load alleviation in helicopters, conducted in collaboration with the National Research Council of Canada. Prior to his current role, he served as an Assistant Professor at Delft University of Technology for 11 years, where his research concentrated on flight mechanics of future aircraft configurations. Voskuijl's work continues to influence the fields of unmanned aircraft systems and combat aircraft performance, contributing significantly to advancements in military aviation technology.

Nando Timmer serves as a Lecturer and Research Engineer in the department of Aerodynamics, Wind Energy and Flight Mechanics & Propulsion at TU Delft's Faculty of Aerospace Engineering. His research has significantly impacted the wind energy industry, with approximately 50% of large wind turbines worldwide incorporating his DU airfoils or their derivatives in their blades. As the scientific director of the wind tunnel laboratories at the Aerospace faculty, he specializes in the design and wind tunnel testing of wind turbine dedicated airfoils. His teaching portfolio includes aerodynamics and wind energy courses, and he coordinates the 2nd year System Design project. He also serves on the organizing committee for the Design Synthesis Exercise, the faculty's bachelor final project. His expertise bridges theoretical aerodynamics with practical applications in wind turbine technology, making him a key figure in both academic research and industry innovation in wind energy systems.