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Dr Aleksander Pistol is a Research Fellow in Wind Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University's School of Engineering, joining in September 2024. He holds a PhD from the Cracow University of Technology (2024) and has 8 years of experience in atmospheric boundary layer wind tunnel testing, focusing on building aerodynamics and wind-structure interaction. His work involves over 40 projects evaluating wind effects on tall buildings in Poland and the UK.
Education:
BEng in Civil Engineering
MSc in Civil Engineering
PhD in Wind Engineering (Cracow University of Technology)
Research Interests:
Non-synoptic winds (tornadoes, downbursts) and their impacts on infrastructure, forests, and human well-being. Wind-induced vibrations in tall buildings and occupants' comfort. Wind characteristics in the atmospheric boundary layer. Development of data processing scripts for experimental wind tunnel analysis.
Current Projects:
- Tornado wind field modeling near ground level
- Tornado effects on low-rise buildings and agricultural systems
- Transitional vertical wind profiles and their structural implications
Advising & Grants:
No formal advisees listed. Focus on collaborative projects in wind engineering research.
Labs & Teams:
Active member of the Wind Engineering Laboratory at Manchester Metropolitan University.
