Patrick Hanley, Ph.D.
About Patrick Hanley, Ph.D.
Patrick Hanley, Ph.D., is a Lead CFD Engineer with extensive experience in computational fluid dynamics and aerodynamics. He founded Hanley Innovations in 1993 and has held significant positions at Terrafugia and Supernal, contributing to advancements in CFD software and numerical algorithms.
Work at Supernal
Patrick Hanley, Ph.D., serves as the Lead CFD Engineer at Supernal, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solutions to enhance aerodynamics in aerospace applications. His expertise contributes to the company's innovative projects aimed at advancing urban air mobility.
Previous Experience at Terrafugia
Prior to his current role, Hanley worked at Terrafugia, where he held the position of Senior Technical Fellow from 2019 to 2021 in Woburn, MA. He also served as Technical Fellow at Terrafugia from 2018 to 2019 in Petaluma, CA. His work at Terrafugia involved significant contributions to the development of flying car technologies and related aerodynamics.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Hanley earned his Ph.D. in fluid dynamics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) AeroAstro, completing his studies from 1985 to 1988. He also holds a Master of Science in Aeronautics/Astronautics from MIT, obtained from 1983 to 1985, and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from New York University - Polytechnic School of Engineering, where he graduated summa cum laude in 1983.
Founding Hanley Innovations
In 1993, Patrick Hanley founded Hanley Innovations, a company dedicated to developing numerical algorithms and CFD software. Under his leadership, the company has specialized in aerodynamics and has contributed to various advancements in the field of computational fluid dynamics over the past 31 years.
Academic Background
Before his industry career, Patrick Hanley served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut from 1988 to 1996. During this time, he contributed to academic research and education in fluid dynamics, further establishing his expertise in the field.