Prof. Juergen Rauleder’s research interests are the experimental and applied numerical aerodynamics, with a focus on interactional and configuration aerodynamics, aero-propulsive interactions, coupled aerodynamics with flight dynamics, new (distributed) propulsion concepts, as well as fluid-structure interactions as applied to all aspects of active and passive rotating and fixed-wing systems. His basic research is applied to the aerodynamic design, optimization, and understanding of current and future air vehicles, including advanced (urban) aerial mobility and UAS, as well as pilot training and simulators. Juergen’s research is sponsored by the U.S. Army, Navy, NASA, ONR, NATO, the EU, and by industry. He received a master’s degree from the University of Stuttgart and a PhD from the University of Maryland under the guidance of Prof. Gordon Leishman. Juergen is an Associate Fellow of AIAA, serves on the AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Committee, and he is the chair of the VFS Aerodynamics Technical Committee.