Raffaello Mariani

Raffaello Mariani is an Associate Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), affiliated with the AEROSPACE, MOVEABILITY AND NAVAL ARCHITECTURE school and the Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering Unit. He holds a BSc in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2003), an MEng in Experimental Methods from Old Dominion University (2005), and a PhD in Fundamental Fluid Dynamics from The University of Manchester (2012). His career includes roles at BMT FM, ONERA, and Nanyang Technological University before joining KTH in 2018.

Research focuses on experimental aerodynamics, supersonic jets, shock wave dynamics, and UAV design. Key areas include wind tunnel testing techniques (e.g., rainbow schlieren), flow control strategies, and hybrid-electric propulsion systems for sustainable aviation. He leads the Green Raven project, developing a hydrogen-powered blended-wing-body UAV to combat climate change.

Teaching responsibilities include courses like Advanced Topics in Aeronautics and Future Sustainable Aviation. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, he integrates electrochemistry, mechatronics, and embedded systems into aerospace engineering solutions.

Award-winning contributions include pioneering work on vortex ring interactions and supersonic jet noise mitigation. His recent studies explore bio-inspired wing designs and ground-effect aircraft optimization.