Dr Shaun Shen, who publishes as Xiang Shen, is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS) and a Chartered Engineer (CEng). He is a Senior Lecturer in Aerodynamics at Northumbria University, where he serves as Academic Lead of the Northumbria University Aerodynamics Laboratory (NUAL) and Theme Lead for Automotive Engineering within the School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics.

His research combines wind tunnel experiments, computational fluid dynamics and aerodynamic optimisation to investigate complex flows and develop practical engineering solutions. His principal interests include boundary-layer control, dynamic stall, aeroacoustics and bio-inspired aerodynamic design, with applications across wind energy, aerospace and automotive engineering. His work connects fundamental understanding of flow behaviour with improvements in aerodynamic performance, energy efficiency and noise reduction.

Dr Shen leads WHOWL, a UKRI EPSRC-funded project investigating whale- and owl-inspired aerodynamic and aeroacoustic control for wind turbine blades. He has also led research projects funded by the Royal Society, UKRI NERC and Northern Accelerator, and co-leads Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. His PhD supervision covers wind turbine aerodynamics, dynamic stall and AI-assisted turbulence modelling, including research supported by the EPSRC-funded ReNU+ Centre for Doctoral Training.

He obtained his PhD in Aerodynamics from Queen Mary University of London and subsequently worked at Newcastle University on aerodynamic and thermal design. His international research experience also includes research exchanges such as in Tohoku University, Japan.

As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Dr Shen integrates experimental and computational methods into engineering education, and supervises doctoral and postgraduate research across aerodynamics and related engineering disciplines.

Dr Shen has served as an invited reviewer for the European Research Council and as a guest editor for Applied Sciences and Machines. He also reviews for journals including Physics of Fluids, Energy, Ocean Engineering and The Aeronautical Journal. Through NUAL, he works with academic and industrial partners on aerodynamic research, wind tunnel testing and engineering applications.

• Experimental and Computational Aerodynamics: Wind tunnel testing, flow visualisation and numerical simulation of boundary-layer behaviour, flow separation and unsteady flows.

• Flow Control and Bio-inspired Design: Passive flow control, dynamic stall mitigation and biologically inspired aerofoil and blade design.

• Aeroacoustics and Noise Reduction: Understanding aerodynamic noise generation and developing design strategies that improve aerodynamic and acoustic performance.

• Wind Energy Aerodynamics: Wind turbine aerodynamics, blade aeroelasticity, wake interactions and floating offshore wind systems, including AI-assisted turbulence modelling.

• Sustainable Aerospace and Automotive Aerodynamics: Aerodynamic design and optimisation for aircraft, propulsion systems and road vehicles.

• Thermal Management and Energy Efficiency: Heat transfer enhancement and cooling design for electrical machines and industrial engineering systems.