F. De Domenico

F. De Domenico is an Assistant Professor in the Flight Performance and Propulsion research group at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Aerospace Engineering. His work focuses on advancing sustainable propulsion technologies through experimental and computational combustion research.

His primary research interests involve hydrogen and alternative fuel combustion for aviation applications. He investigates dual-fuel systems (hydrogen-methane/kerosene), flame stability in swirl-stabilized combustors, and emissions reduction strategies. Current projects examine fuel blending effects, mixing dynamics, and multi-fuel burner design to enable cleaner gas turbine operations.

Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal concentrated efforts on hydrogen integration in aviation propulsion, spanning experimental combustor testing, CFD modeling, and hybrid power systems. Key trends include quantifying hydrogen-methane combustion characteristics, optimizing kerosene-hydrogen blends for flame stability, and developing solid oxide fuel cell-gas turbine hybrids for sustainable flight.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Veni grant AES 2022 (awarded August 3, 2023)

As a Veni grant holder, De Domenico leads independent research on sustainable aviation fuels with funding from the Dutch Research Council. His collaborations span multiple institutions and involve experimental dataset generation, computational modeling, and conference presentations at venues like the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences.

He operates within TU Delft's Flight Performance and Propulsion group, utilizing advanced experimental facilities for combustor testing and high-fidelity CFD resources. The team maintains active partnerships with industry and academic researchers on decarbonizing aviation through next-generation propulsion technologies.