Adriano Isoldi

Adriano Isoldi is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Propulsion and Thermal Power Engineering, Cranfield University. His work focuses on propulsion systems advanced modeling, with expertise in gas turbines, hybrid rockets, and computational methods.

• Education:
  • BEng Aerospace Engineering, University of Naples 'Federico II'
  • MSc Thermal Power and Propulsion, Cranfield University (Distinction, Course Director's Prize)

Research spans gas turbine performance optimization, non-CO₂ environmental impacts, hydrogen-powered propulsion, plasma modeling for electric thrusters, and cloud-based collaborative aircraft design environments. His work integrates computational modeling, thermal systems analysis, and sustainable propulsion technologies.

Current projects include technical contributions to Innovate UK LH2GT, PINES, COLIBRI, and EU-funded Clean Sky II PROTEUS and H2020 C3HARME. He is affiliated with the Gas Turbine Engineering Group and the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre.

Scientific Awards:
• Course Director's Prize, Thermal Power and Propulsion MSc (Cranfield University)

His collaborative work on cloud computing for aircraft design demonstrates reduced design iteration times and improved IP protection. Research also addresses hybrid rocket engines, plasma numerical modeling, and contrail mitigation strategies for sustainable aviation.