معرفی
Enrico Napoli is a Full Professor in the College of Engineering at the University of Palermo, where he has been since 2001 (promoted from Associate Professor). He conducts research in numerical modeling of incompressible fluid flows with applications across civil, environmental, and industrial engineering domains, particularly focusing on turbulence analysis. He developed the PANORMUS open-source software (with finite-volume and SPH modules) for 3D hydrodynamic simulations, fully parallelized via MPI libraries and distributed as free software. As a delegate for the Rector's Program and Strategic Plan implementation, he also serves on the University's Academic Senate since 2009.
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude in Civil Hydraulic Engineering (1993) at University of Palermo
His research covers: (1) 3D hydrodynamic modeling using finite-volume and SPH methods for free-surface and confined flows; (2) Development of PANORMUS open-source software (including hybrid FVM-SPH capabilities); (3) Water distribution network modeling with characteristic method applications; (4) Turbulence analysis in environmental and engineering contexts; (5) Biomedical fluid dynamics applications including cardiovascular FSI and thrombus formation. His computational work addresses both fundamental fluid mechanics and applied problems like desalination technologies, water quality management, and pollutant dispersion.
Scientific activities include:
- Computational Advancements: Developed PANORMUS software with multi-domain parallelization and deformable wall capabilities
- Environmental Applications: Studied Augusta Harbour hydrodynamics, Stagnone Lagoon circulation, and urban stormwater pollution
- Biomedical Research: Modeled thrombus formation in cardiovascular systems using SPH
- Engineering Solutions: Analyzed energy recovery systems with PAT technology and flow regulation via PRVs
