Istvan Szabo
About Istvan Szabo
Istvan Szabo serves as the Group Leader Technical II and Discipline Lead for CFD, Aerodynamics, and Acoustics at Belcan Engineering, where he has worked since 2013. He specializes in cryogenic liquid analysis, gas turbine combustion, and aerodynamic optimization, contributing significantly to the company's technical leadership and revenue generation.
Work at Belcan
Istvan Szabo has been employed at Belcan Engineering since 2013, serving as Group Leader Technical II./Discipline Lead in the CFD, Aerodynamics, and Acoustics group. He provides technical guidance and oversight for a team of 10-15 professionals. His role involves engaging in ramjet aero performance analysis and conducting gas turbine combustion analysis for various aero engine manufacturers. Szabo is responsible for generating approximately 2 million dollars in annual revenue through his technical leadership.
Education and Expertise
Istvan Szabo holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. He also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on Turbomachinery from the Technical University of Budapest, where he studied from 1993 to 1998. His educational background supports his expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), aerodynamics, and acoustics.
Technical Contributions
Szabo has developed User Defined Functions (UDFs) in ANSYS Fluent to predict the evaporation, boiling, and condensation of cryogenic liquids, specifically for aeronautical and space applications. He specializes in high-pressure turbine aerodynamic and heat transfer prediction and optimization, utilizing conjugate heat transfer models in ANSYS Fluent and CFX. His work includes unsteady conjugate heat transfer analysis in cryogenic systems with multiphase flows and phase change.
Research and Analysis
In his role, Istvan Szabo conducts ramjet aero performance analysis using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and conjugate heat transfer techniques. He performs gas turbine combustion analysis with a focus on combustor exit profile and flame shape prediction, employing partially premixed models for various aero engine manufacturers. His research contributes to advancements in the field of aerospace engineering.