S1E4: The Wing of Tomorrow with Sherry Wang and Roeland de Breuker

In this episode, we explore a fundamental shift in how we design structures.What if a wing is no longer something static but something that can adapt?Not just withstand forces, but respond to them.I’m joined today by Roeland de Breuker, full professor within the department of Aerospace Sturctures and Materials and also head of the departement and my second guest is Sherry Wang, she is an assistant professor. Her researchinterests include nonlinear control, aerial robotics, and active morphing structures..Together, we talk about morphing wings, smart control, and adaptive systems and what it means when structures begin to sense, process, and react.Because the next step in aviation isn’t just building stronger systems but building systems that can adjust in real time.Let’s get into the conversation.