Brief History
Dr. Perez joined the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at RMC as an Assistant Professor in August 2008. Prior to this appointment, he was a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS). He received his B.Eng. in Aerospace Engineering from Ryerson University in 2000. Dr. Perez obtained his M.A.Sc. from the University of Toronto in 2001, and he earned his Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering also from University of Toronto in 2007. He also has industrial experience working for Bombardier Aerospace in Montreal. Currently, he is leading the Advanced Aircraft Design Laboratory at RMC. His current research focuses on three areas: the multidisciplinary analysis, design and optimization of non-planar lifting surfaces and environmentally friendly aircraft configurations, the analysis and design of autonomous soaring strategies for UAV vehicles and the development of computational frameworks for aerospace vehicles design and optimization.
Specializations & Research Interests (Keywords)
- Aerospace Vehicles Analysis, Design, and Optimization
- Multi-Disciplinary Analysis and Optimization Methods
- Flight Dynamics, Control and Navigation
- Autonomous Soaring
- Systems of Systems Analysis and Optimization
- Numerical Optimization Theory and Applications
- Trajectory Design and Optimization
Graduate Students
Prospective graduate students (M.A.Sc., Ph.D.) interested in Dr. Perez's research areas and current research projects are welcome to contact him via e-mail: Ruben.Perez@rmc-cmr.ca
Current Research Projects
- Multi-Disciplinary Design Optimization of Non-Planar Lifting Surface Aircraft Configurations
- Synergistic Design Optimization Integration of Airframe and Engine for Environmentally Friendlier Aircraft Designs
- Design Optimization of Aircraft Families using Multi-Disciplinary Decomposition
- Global Constrained Optimization Using Particle Swarms
- Extended Autonomous Flight Through Energy Extraction From Atmospheric Phenomena
- Environmentally Sensitive Optimization of Rotorcraft Trajectories
Funding Sources
- Discovery Grants Program, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
- Aerospace Research Advisory Committee (AERAC), Department of National Defence
- Academic Research Program, Department of National Defence
Current and Recent Teaching Duties
Undergraduate Courses
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| AEE471 | Capstone Aeronautical Engineering Design Project |
| AEE465 | Introduction to Aircraft Stability and Control |
| GEE167 | Engineering Graphics |
Graduate Courses
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ME503 | Advanced Design of Engineering Systems |
| AE567 | Aircraft Performance |
Laboratories Used for Research and Teaching
Teaching
Research
- SiCortex Parallel Computing Cluster
- Numerical Lab
Society Memberships
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) - Senior Member
- Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) - Member
- American Helicopter Society (AHS) - Member
Publications
Selected Articles in Refereed Journals
- S. Andrews, R.E. Perez, and D. Wowk, "Wing Weight Model for Conceptual Design of Nonplanar Configurations". Aerospace Science and Technology, 43:51–62, 2015. doi:10.1016/j.ast.2015.02.011 (Wing Weight Model for Conceptual Design of Nonplanar Configurations, Aerospace Science and Technology).
- S. Andrews, R.E. Perez, and W.D.E. Allan, "Aerodynamic Implications of Gulls' Drooped Wing-Tips", Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, 8(4):1–13, December 2013. doi:10.1088/1748-3182/8/4/046003 (Aerodynamic Implications of Gull’s Drooped Wing-tips, Bioinspiration & Biomimetics).
- R. Henderson, J.R.R.A. Martins, and R.E. Perez, "Aircraft Conceptual Design for Optimal Environmental Performance", Aeronautical Journal, 116(1175):1-22, 2012. raes-aj-link (Aircraft Conceptual Design for Optimal Environmental Performance).
- R.E. Perez, P.W. Jansen, and J.R.R.A. Martins, "pyOpt: A python-based object-oriented framework for nonlinear constrained optimization", Structures and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2011. doi:10.1007/s00158-011-0666-3 (pyOpt: A python-based object-oriented framework for nonlinear constrained optimization", Structures and Multidisciplinary Optimization).
- P.W. Jansen and R.E. Perez, "Constrained Structural Design Optimization via a Parallel Augmented Lagrangian Particle Swarm Optimization Approach", International Journal of Computer and Structures, 89(13-14):1352-1366, July 2011. doi:10.1016/j.compstruc.2011.03.011 (Constrained Structural Design Optimization via a Parallel Augmented Lagrangian Particle Swarm Optimization Approach).
- P.W. Jansen, R.E. Perez, J.R.R.A. Martins, "Aerostructural Optimization of Nonplanar Lifting Surfaces", AIAA Journal of Aircraft, 47(5):1490-1503, September-October 2010. doi:10.2514/1.44727 (Aerostructural Optimization of Nonplanar Lifting Surfaces).
- R.E. Perez, H. Liu and K. Behdinan, "Decomposition-Based Simultaneous Stabilization with Optimal Control", Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, 31(3):647-655, May-June 2008. doi:10.2514/1.31407 (Decomposition-Based Simultaneous Stabilization with Optimal Control).
- R.E. Perez and K. Behdinan, "Particle Swarm Approach for Structural Design Optimization", International Journal of Computer and Structures, 85(19-20):1579-1588, October 2007. doi:10.1016/j.compstruc.2006.10.013 (Particle Swarm Approach for Structural Design Optimization).
- R.E. Perez, H. Liu and K. Behdinan, "A Multidisciplinary Optimization Framework for Control-Configuration Integration in Aircraft Conceptual Design", AIAA Journal of Aircraft, 43(6):1937-1948, November-December 2006. doi:10.2514/1.22263 (A Multidisciplinary Optimization Framework for Control-Configuration Integration in Aircraft Conceptual Design).
- R.E. Perez, H. Liu and K. Behdinan, "Designing Relaxed Static Stability Aircraft via Multidisciplinary Design Optimization", Canadian Aeronautics and Space Journal, 52(1):1-14, March 2006. casj-link (Relaxed Static Stability Aircraft Design via Longitudinal Control-Configured Multi-disciplinary Design Optimization Methodology).
Selected Book Chapters
- R.E. Perez and K. Behdinan, "Swarm Intelligence: Focus on Ant and Particle Swarm Optimization", chapter Particle Swarm Optimization in Structural Design, pages 373-394, International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, first edition, September 2007. ISBN 978-3-902613-09-7.
Selected Articles in Refereed Conference Proceedings
- S. Andrews, and R.E. Perez, "Parametric Study of Box-Wing Aerodynamics for Minimum Drag Under Stability and Maneuverability Constraints". in AVIATION 2015, 33rd AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference, number AIAA 2015-3291, Dallas, TX, June 22-26 2015.
- S. Andrews, and R.E. Perez, "Multidisciplinary Analysis of a Box-Wing Aircraft Designed for a Regional-Jet Mission". in AVIATION 2015, 16th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, number AIAA 2015-2793, Dallas, TX, June 22-26 2015.
- P.W. Jansen, and R.E. Perez, "Robust Coupled Optimization of Aircraft Design and Fleet Allocation for Multiple Markets". in AVIATION 2014, AIAA/3AF Aircraft Noise and Emissions Reduction Symposium, number AIAA 2014-2735, Atlanta, GA, June 16-20 2014.
- S. Andrews, and R.E. Perez, "Stability and Control Effects on the Design Optimization of a Box-Wing Aircraft". in AVIATION 2014, 14th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, number AIAA 2014-2592, Atlanta, GA, June 16-20 2014.
- R.E. Perez, and P.W. Jansen, "Design Optimization and Staging Assignment for Long-Range Aircraft Operations". in AVIATION 2014, AIAA/3AF Aircraft Noise and Emissions Reduction Symposium, number AIAA 2014-2732, Atlanta, GA, June 16-20 2014.
- P.W. Jansen and R.E. Perez. "Coupled Optimization of Aircraft Design and Fleet Allocation with Uncertain Passenger Demand", in AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, number AIAA 2013-4392. Los Angeles, CA, 2013.
- R.E. Perez, C. Marsden, T. Chalovich, and W.D.E. Allan, "Implementing a Capstone Aircraft Design Project as an Integrated Multi-Disciplinary Development Experience", in 12th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations (ATIO) Conference and 14th AIAA/ISSM Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, September 17-19 2012.
- P.W. Jansen and R.E. Perez, "Coupled Optimization of Aircraft Family Design and Fleet Assignment for Minimum Cost and Fuel Burn", in 12th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations (ATIO) Conference and 14th AIAA/ISSM Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, September 17-19 2012.
- S. Andrews and R.E. Perez, "Sizing of a Short Range Civil Transport Aircraft Considering Aero-Structural and Stability Effects", in 12th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations (ATIO) Conference and 14th AIAA/ISSM Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, September 17-19 2012.
- M. LaViolette and R.E. Perez, "On the Prediction of Pollutant Emission Indices from Gas Turbine Combustion Chambers", in ASME Turbo Expo, number GT2012-70038, Copenhagen, Denmark, June 11-15 2012.
- P.W. Jansen and R.E. Perez, "Effect of size and mission requirements on the design optimization of non-planar aircraft configurations", in 13th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis Optimization (MAO) Conference, Fort Worth, TX, September 13-15 2010.
- Y. Saeedi, H. T. Liu, and R.E. Perez, "Robust control methodologies for flight control applications", in AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference. Toronto, ON, Canada, August 2-5 2010.
- Z. Richards and R.E. Perez, "Study of particle swarm optimization formulations for the solution of constrained nonlinear optimization problems", in Annual Meeting of the Society of the Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM). Denver, CO, July 6-10 2009.
- R.E. Perez and J.R.R.A. Martins, "pyACDT: An Object-Oriented Framework for Aircraft Design Modelling and Multidisciplinary Optimization", in 12th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Victoria, BC, September 10 - 12, 2008.
- R.E. Perez, R. Henderson and J.R.R.A. Martins, "Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Airframe and Engine for Emissions Reduction", in 12th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Victoria, BC, September 10 - 12, 2008.
- R.E. Perez, P.W. Jansen and J.R.R.A. Martins, "Aero-Structural Optimization of Non-Planar Lifting Surface Configurations", in 12th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Victoria, BC, September 10 - 12, 2008.
- R.E. Perez and H. Liu, "Robustness Analysis of Decomposition-Based Simultaneous Stabilization with Optimal Control Approach", in AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit, Honolulu, HI, August 18 - 21, 2008.
- R.E. Perez and K. Behdinan, "A Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Approach to Aircraft Family Design", in CASI AERO 2007 Conference, Aircraft Design and Development Symposium, Toronto, ON, Canada, April 24-26, 2007.
- R.E. Perez, H. Liu and K. Behdinan, "Evaluation of Multidisciplinary Optimization Approaches for Aircraft Conceptual Design", in 10th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization (MA&O) Conference, number AIAA-2004-4537, Albany, NY, August 30- September 1, 2004.
- R.E. Perez and K. Behdinan, "Effective Multi-Mission Aircraft Conceptual Design Optimization Using a Hybrid Multi-Objective Evolutionary Method", in 9th AIAA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, number AIAA-2002-5464, Atlanta, GA, September 4-6, 2002.