Student's unparalleled intelligence solves 100-year-old math problem
- April 7, 2025
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The unparalleled intelligence of an Indian-American student has been revealed, solving a 100-year-old math problem.
Divya Tyagi, an Indian-origin student studying at Pennsylvania State University in the US, has achieved a major milestone in aerospace engineering by reshaping a 100-year-old mathematical problem.
Their unique achievement not only makes this complex problem more understandable but may also open new avenues in the design of wind turbines that generate electricity from wind in the future.
This problem was posed by the British aerodynamicist Herman Glavert in the early 20th century and was of great importance in aerodynamics.
Glavert's work focused on maximizing the efficiency of wind energy generation, but his calculations overlooked some fundamental aspects.
Divya Tyagi has developed a new addendum to Glavert's problem, which can be used to find the optimal aeronautical design of wind turbines and to obtain more energy by better utilizing wind speed and pressure.
According to Professor Schmitz, Divya's research will set a new path for the next generation of wind turbines in the future.
Divya Tyagi is currently a master's student working on a cutting-edge research project in helicopter flight simulation and aviation safety with funding from the US Navy.



