Delphine De Tavernier is an assistant professor in the wind energy section at the faculty of Aerospace Engineering. Her research covers “large rotor flow physics”. She earned her master's degree (cum laude) from Delft University of Technology in 2016, with a specialization in wind turbine aerodynamics. Subsequently, she pursued her doctoral studies at the same institution, with her PhD dissertation on the aerodynamics of vertical-axis wind turbines in 2021 (cum laude). 

Dr. De Tavernier is researching and educating on flow physics of large rotors. With a focus on unravelling and leveraging bidirectional interactions between complex inflow phenomena and rotor response, she endeavours to advance aerodynamic modelling and design methodologies for the next-generation large wind turbines. Her research aims to go from realistic inflow conditions to a realistic turbine’s reaction (loads, performance and turbine operations), thereby reflecting on the wind turbine design. The research uses a holistic approach regarding scales (airfoil/rotor/wake) and methods (theory/computational/experimental). She is the recipient of a prestigious NWO VENI grant exploring the use of morphing wing technology for wind turbine power enhancement. 

Beyond her research, Dr. De Tavernier exhibits a keen interest in fostering public engagement with the science and technology of wind energy.