Rotorcraft Aerodynamics and Noise (RANS) Lab focuses on cutting-edge research in Aerodynamics, Aeroacoustics, Vortex Methods, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM), and Design Optimization. Our primary goal is to investigate the flow physics related to aerodynamics and noise generation in rotorcrafts, such as helicopters, Urban Air Mobility (UAM), Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), drones, and wind turbines. A key area of our research group involves the development of an in-house mid-fidelity aerodynamic-structure-acoustic coupled solver using vortex methods. Moreover, we utilize traditional CFD methods based on the Finite Volume Method (FVM) and the Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM), allowing for more accurate noise prediction and optimized design solutions for future air mobility. Currently, our team is actively engaged in a variety of research topics, including computational aerodynamic and aeroacoustic simulation, high-speed and long-range future helicopters (coaxial- and tilt-rotor), low-noise blade design, eco-friendly hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered DEP aircraft, high-fidelity aeroelastic analysis of rotor blade. To learn more about our research, please visit our lab’s website: http://acml.gnu.ac.kr/