About
Dr. Donatella Cirrone is a Researcher in Safety Engineering at the Belfast School of Architecture & the Built Environment, Ulster University. Her work focuses on hydrogen safety, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and hazard modeling for energy systems.
- Role: Research Associate in Safety Engineering
- Email: d.cirrone@ulster.ac.uk
- Research Outputs: 15+ publications (2016-2025)
Her research explores hydrogen storage risks, BLEVE dynamics, and cryogenic temperature hazards. Key methodologies include CFD simulations and multiphase flow analysis.
Recent work trends highlight liquid hydrogen transfer safety, blast wave modeling, and multi-peak pressure structures in storage tank failures. These align with UN Sustainable Development Goals for clean energy and sustainable infrastructure.
Scientific awards include:
- Young Scientist Award 2022
- Best Paper Award (2025)
- Early Career Conference Grant (2019)
- Best Presentation Award (2017)
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