Dr. Schuyler Hinman
Positions
Assistant Professor
Schulich School of Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Background
Credentials
PEng., APEGA, 2020
Educational Background
BSc. Mechanical Engineering, University of Calgary, 2013
PhD Mechanical Engineering, University of Calgary, 2017
Biography
Dr. Schuyler Hinman works in the area of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for the study and advancement of next-generation aerospace and green technologies. Schuyler completed his PhD at the University of Calgary in 2017 before taking a position as a senior engineer at Atlantis Research labs working in their aerospace and green technology divisions. In July, 2021, Schuyler returned to the U of C as an assistant professor to continue his work in academia.
Research
Areas of Research
We use numerical and mathematical tools to further our understanding of fundamental fluid and gas dynamic phenomena ranging from shock wave interactions, flow separation, and their interaction with heat transfer. Throughout this work, we keep an eye on the aerospace applications the work enables including high speed flight and re-entry.
Students working in this area become experts in numerical modeling of compressible flow, gas dynamics, as well as high temperature gas dynamics and
In this area, we specialize in the design, simulation, and analysis of small scale aircraft. Including work with industrial partners our focus is to break traditional limitations on range and endurance which plague small aircraft. We have develop, maintain, and publish numerical and simulation tools for these purposes.
Students who work and graduate from this area become experts in numerical simulation of external flow & aerodynamics. They also learn to develop their own simulation codes, work with CAD software, and refine analytical, theoretical and practical engineering skills.
In this area we work with multiple industrial partners to further their ability to research, design, and develop their technologies. Dr. Hinman's past work as a CFD consultant informs these efforts and has led to fruitful long term relationships supporting the work.
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| ENME 471 | Heat Transfer | Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024 |
| ENAE 411 | Avionics and System Design | Winter 2022, Winter 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2025 |
| ENAE 410 | Aerospace Performance and Design | Fall 2023, Fall 2024 |
| ENME 603 | Physical Fluid Dynamics | Winter 2025 |
Publications
- Numerical analysis of the performance and drag reduction mechanisms of outboard horizontal stabilizers. Arjuna De Alwis, Ryan Ward, W Schuyler Hinman. Aerospace Science and Technology. (2025)
- Conceptual optimization of remotely piloted amphibious aircraft for wildfire air attack. Ryan Ward, Brett Readman, Brennan O’Yeung, W Schuyler Hinman. Drone Systems and Applications. (2023)
- Bow Shock Free-Stream Disturbance Effects Using a Transformed 1D Shock Layer Approach. May Chan, Mia Mrljic, William S Hinman. Scitech 2025. (2025)
- Simulations of Slender Hypersonic Geometries with Blunt Leading Edges Using rhoCentralFoam. Wyatt Bergen, May Chan, Schuyler Hinman. Scitech 2024. (2024)
- Updated Aerodynamic Analysis of Outboard Horizontal Stabilizers. Arjuna De Alwis, Ryan Ward, Schuyler Hinman. Scitech 2024. (2024)
In the News
- Wildfire-fighting drones on the radar of U of C researchers. Calgary Herald. (2023)
- Schulich researcher looks to drones as potential wildfire-fighters. Today. (2022)
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