Andrea Ravenni

PhD Physics, Università degli Studi di Padova, 2018.
MSc Physics, Università degli Studi di Padova, 2015.
BSc Physics, Università degli Studi di Padova, 2015.

Research interests: Fuel surrogates, Data analysis, Machine learning, Numerical methods.

I have a background in Physics and I previously worked in Cosmology, where I specialised in data analysis, machine learning and numerical methods. In the PTG, I study the properties of fuels and model surrogates, aiming to engineer new blends that optimise combustion and emission characteristics to support decarbonisation efforts. In my free time, I like to paint and to say I practice bouldering—I just need to find a gym near home, I swear.

Anurag Surapaneni

PhD Aerospace Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2024.
MSc Aerospace Engineering, TU Delft, 2019.
BSc Mechanical Engineering, RV College of Engineering, 2017.

Research interests: Turbulent combustion modelling, Multiregime combustion.

Arash Moaven

PhD Simulation in Engineering and Entrepreneurship Development, UPC/ULB, 2023.
MSc Computational Mechanics of Materials and Structures, University of Stuttgart, 2017.
MSc Structural Engineering, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, 2013.
BSc Civil Engineering, Islamic Azad University of Mashhad, 2011.

Research interests: Numerical methods, Multiphysics problems in porous media and conjugate heat transfer in battery systems.
I’m passionate about numerical modelling and its applications. During my PhD, I worked on THM problems in geological repositories using PGD for real-time solutions. Now, as a postdoc at BSC, I focus on high-fidelity multiphysics modelling of battery systems, mainly through conjugate heat transfer using CFD. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, trekking, and exploring the mountains. I also like reading philosophy, sociology, and psychology, exchanging ideas with others, and watching thought-provoking movies.

Carlos García Guillamón

PhD Fluid Mechanics, INP Toulouse, 2022.
MSc Aeronautical Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Valencia, 2018.
BSc Aerospace Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Valencia, 2016.

Research interests: CFD, Turbulent combustion, Multiregime combustion, Atomization and sprays modeling, Hydrogen, Aeroengines, Rocket propulsion.

I joined BSC in 2022. Previously I was as a Research Engineer for a few months at CERFACS (2021-22) in Toulouse (France), and before that I worked as a Research Engineer in Safran Tech (2018-21), a R&D center from the aircraft engine manufacturer Safran, close to Paris (FRANCE). During that time, I carried out my PhD on fuel injection modeling in aeronautical combustors in collaboration with CERFACS, funded by a Marie Curie Fellowship from the ANNULIGhT project.

Deniz Cagri Tanyildiz

MSc Computational Mechanics, TU Munich, 2012.
BSc Civil Engineering, Sakarya Üniversitesi, 2008.

Research interests: Structural modelling, Batteries systems for electromobility.

Eduardo Javier Pérez Sánchez

PhD Mechanical Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Valencia.
MSc Reciprocating Engines, Universitat Politècnica de Valencia.
Mechanical Engineer, Universitat Politècnica de València.

Research interests: Laminar and turbulent combustion, Reduced order modelling, Hydrogen combustion, Thermal radiation, Flame dynamics, Pollutant dispersion in urban areas.

Giuseppe Indelicato

PhD Aeronautical and Space Engineering, University of Roma La Sapienza, 2022.
MSc Space and Astronautical Engineering, University of Roma La Sapienza, 2018.
BSc Aerospace Engineering, University of Roma La Sapienza, 2015.

Research interests: Surrogate modelling for aviation fuels, Machine learning, Rocket propulsion.

Giuseppe obtained his PhD in Aeronautical and Space Engineering in 2022 at University of Rome “La Sapienza” working on wall-bounded, turbulent reacting flows in rocket engines, with focus on combustion manifolds, real gas thermodynamics and wall modelling. He joined the Propulsion Technology Group led by Daniel Mira at the Computer Applications in Science and Engineering (CASE) department in 2023, working on multi-phase flows and sprays. His current work is related to complex surrogate modelling for aviation fuels and prediction of thermo-chemical fuel properties with machine learning, with particular focus on SAF and applications to spray combustion with soot. He has been involved in national research projects collaborating with leading companies in the aviation and space sector and fuel producers.

Jean-Michel Klein

PhD Combustion, ENSMA Poitiers, 2024.
MSc Mechanics, Automatics and Energetics, Université Paris-Saclay, 2020.
Meng Mechanical, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, CentraleSupélec, 2020.

Research interests High-speed reacting flows, Flame dynamics and thermoacoustics, Turbulent combustion, Numerical methods, Flame flashback phenomena

João Isler

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of São Paulo, 2018
BSc in Computational Physics, University of São Paulo, 2012

Research interests: High-order spectral element methods, Turbomachinery, Computational fluid dynamics, Scramjet.

Leonardo Pachano

PhD Transport Propulsion Systems, Universitat Politècnica de València, 2020.
MSc Reciprocating Internal combustion engines, Universitat Politècnica de València, 2017.
BSc Mechanical Engineering, Universidad de los Andes Mérida, 2015.

Research interests: Soot modeling, Tabulated chemistry, Turbulent combustion, Spray flames

Shubha Shubham

PhD Mechanical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, 2024.
M.Tech Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, 2018.
B.Tech Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, 2016.

Research interests: Reduced order Models, Machine learning, High-performance computing.

Shubham’s expertise lies in high-fidelity simulations, including Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS) and Large Eddy Simulation (LES), which he has applied to fluid dynamics and aeroacoustics research. His current work focuses on the digitalization of reheat furnaces, leveraging machine learning, reduced-order modeling, optimization and high-performance computing.

Antonio Blanco Casares

MSc Industrial, Engineering, Universidad de Valladolid, 2020.
BSc Mechanical Engineering, Universidad de Valladolid, 2018.

Research interests: Combustion, Numerical methods, High-performance computing.

I am currently a PhD Student in Computational Physics at BSC, in the Computer Applications in Science and Engineering (CASE) deprtment. I am part of both the Large-Scale Computational Fluid Dynamics and Propulsion Technologies groups. My thesis involves the development of low-dissipative methods for the Finite Element Method (FEM), applied to scalar transport in combustion simulations, as well as to compressible and incompressible flow problems.

Emiliano Manuel Fortes Soplanes

Licenciatura (BSc + MSc equivalente) en Física, Universidad de Buenos Aires, 2020.

Research interests: Thermodiffusive instabilities, Hydrogen combustion, Reduced order models, Tabulated chemistry.

I graduated in Physics from Universidad de Buenos Aires. My MSc thesis, advised by Dr. Diego A. Wisniacki, focused on computational simulations of quantum physical systems and their statistical analysis.

Frederico Rodriguez da Silva

MSc Transport Phenomena, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 2019.
BSc Mechanical Engineering, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 2016.

Research interests: Turbulent Combustion, CFD, Combustion Models, Turbulence-Chemistry Interactions, Finite Rate combustion, Gas burners, Hydrogen Combustion.

I am is currently performing a PhD in Propulsive Systems in Transport Media, in a joint programme between BSC and Universitat Politècnica de València.

Jon Lumbreras Barrutia

MSc Thermal Power and Propulsion, Cranfield University, 2023.
BSc Aerospace Engineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, 2022.

Research interests: Hydrogen Combustion, Ultra-low Nox Combustion, Combustion radiation

Kaixo! My name is Jon and I am from Donosti. I am a PhD student at PTG group with Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Among my hobbies I love kayaking, climbing, hiking and acting. So, out of office hours you may find me chilling in a mountain, in the sea or in a theatre 🙂

Martina Cans Cugat

MSc Renewable Energy and Energy Sustainability, Universitat de Barcelona, 2024.
BSc Physics, Universidad de Zaragoza, 2023.

Research interests: Hydrogen combustion, Supercritical thermodynamics.

My research interests include the study of hydrogen combustion for aeronautical applications. This involves performing of high-fidelity numerical simulations and the analysis of the multi-regime nature of the combustion process. In this context, I was involved in a computational investigation of the HYLON burner from IMFT (University of Toulouse), an experimental-scale dual-swirl hydrogen combustor for aircraft propulsion, as part of an internship in the Propulsion Technologies Group at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC). My current research is focused on combustion under supercritical and transcritical conditions, with the aim of pursuing a PhD in this field. These efforts are directed toward analysing real-gas behaviour and developing numerical methods to overcome modelling challenges at high pressures and temperatures. Besides work, I enjoy an active lifestyle and practicing sports regularly. I also like spending time outdoors with friends and participating in group activities in nature.

Nereida García de Codina

MSc Aeronautical Engineering, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.
BSC Aerospace Engineering, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.

Research interests: Compressible Flows, Supersonic Combustion, Mixing Layers, Shockwaves
I’m currently a PhD student between BSC and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. My project focuses on studying the influence of shockwaves in reactive supersonic mixing layers. Besides fluid mechanics I also enjoy jogging, gym, and sport in general. I enjoy a lot reading (although I barely find time for it) and I love hanging out with friends (for which I also find time).

Niranjana Sriram

MSc Aerospace Engineering, ISAE SUPAERO, 2021.
BSc Aerospace Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, 2019.

Research interests: Combustion, Soot formation in aeroengine combustors.

Swapnil Singh

MSc Aerospace Engineering, University of Manchester, 2022.
BSc Mechanical Engineering, BIT Sindri, 2018.

Research interests: Combustion, Soot formation in aeroengine combustors.Research interests: Computational Aerodynamics, Turbulence Modeling, Reduced Order Modeling

After graduating in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Manchester, I joined PTG in 2022. Before my studies, I worked as Space Research Intern in AERO2ASTRO (2021) and as a Junior Project Manager in JSW Steels (2018-2021). Outside work I like hiking and gym.

Zidan Fang

MSc Aerospace Science and Technology, Beihang University.
BSc Aerospace Science and Technology, Beihang University.

Research interests: Hydrogen combustion modeling with high-order methods

Hi! I’m Zidan Fang, a PhD student in PTG group at BSC, working with Daniel Mira Martínez and Oriol Lehmkuhl. My research focuses on GPU-enabled high-order methods for simulating hydrogen combustion.

Alvaro Moure Sabaté

MSc Cloud and High-Performance Computing, Universitat Politècnica de València, 2023.
BSc Aerospace Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de València, 2021.

Research interests: HPC-enabling technologies for large-scale multiphase reacting flows simulations, Hybrid CPU7GPU implementations for multiphase reacting flows.

Always a sports guy, ex-rugby player, now into triathlon, fitness and well-being in general.

Ferran Cuevas Ferrando

MSc Atomistic and Multiscale Computational Modeling, Universitat de Barcelona/Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.
BSc Physics, Universitat de Barcelona.

Research interests: HPC area, acceleration of simulation codes by CPU and GPU parallelization.