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Alex Spens

Engineering · The Ohio State University

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Mid career · publishing since 2016
Plasma and Flow Control in AerodynamicsFluid Dynamics and Turbulent FlowsAerodynamics and Acoustics in Jet FlowsAdvanced Aircraft Design and TechnologiesAerospace and Aviation Technology

Publications

10

Citations

32

Est. group size

~4

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

9

Publishing since 2016

Research summary
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Alex Spens works on aerodynamics and flow control, focusing on ways to manipulate airflow over aircraft wings and propellers to improve performance and maneuverability. Recent work examines techniques like Coanda jets, fluidic oscillators, and sweeping jets applied to wings, propeller slipstreams, and hover flight conditions. This research is experimental and closely tied to aerospace engineering testing methods presented at major aviation conferences.

Active flow control on aircraft wingsWing-propeller aerodynamic interactionsFluidic oscillators and Coanda actuatorsExperimental aerodynamics testingAircraft propulsion and cooling systems

Publication activity was minimal or absent from 2017-2020, then increased from 2021 through 2024, suggesting a recent growth phase in research output.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 1.6/year recently
171819202021: 1 publication212022: 3 publications222023: 1 publication232024: 4 publications4242526
Recent publications
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  • AIAA SCITECH 2022 Forum×2
  • AIAA Scitech 2021 Forum×1
  • AIAA AVIATION 2022 Forum×1
  • AIAA SCITECH 2023 Forum×1
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Last updated Jul 19, 2026.

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