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Andrea Francesco Cattanei serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Energy, Management and Transport Engineering (DIME) at the Polytechnic School of the University of Genoa. He holds dual administrative roles as a Member of the School Council for the Polytechnic School and Member of the Department Board for DIME, demonstrating significant institutional leadership within the university structure.
Professor Cattanei's research expertise centers on fluid dynamics and turbomachinery, with specialized focus on axial fan systems and unsteady flow phenomena. His methodological approach integrates advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations with rigorous experimental validation, particularly examining leakage flow characteristics under variable operational conditions. Key research domains include:
- Leakage flow dynamics in rotating machinery
- Unsteady aerodynamic phenomena in turbomachinery
- CFD modeling of low-speed axial fans
- Experimental characterization of fan performance
- Rotating shroud effects on flow stability
- Thermal-fluid interactions in energy systems
Analysis of his 2021-2023 publications reveals a concentrated research trajectory investigating leakage flow mechanisms in axial fans through both experimental and computational lenses. His work consistently addresses critical challenges in fan aerodynamics, emphasizing unsteady flow behavior and performance optimization under variable loading conditions, with direct applications to energy-efficient turbomachinery design.
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Professor Cattanei teaches core mechanical engineering courses at the graduate level including Machines, Heat Transmission and Machines, Turbomachines, and Internal Combustion Engines and Turbomachines across multiple Master's programs. His teaching portfolio demonstrates deep integration between theoretical principles and practical engineering applications in fluid machinery design. No information regarding research grants or graduate student supervision is available in the current documentation.
His academic activities are centered within the Department of Mechanical, Energy, Management and Transport Engineering, where he contributes to both the Design and Production track and the Energy and Aeronautics specialization through his teaching and research initiatives.
