Flavio Noca

Overview

Flavio Noca is a Researcher at the Laboratory of Fluid Mechanics and Instabilities (LFMI) and a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at EPFL's School of Engineering (STI). His work focuses on fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, and bio-inspired propulsion systems, with a strong emphasis on drone testing in adverse conditions through advanced wind tunnel facilities.

Research & Expertise

• Fluid Mechanics: Aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, turbulence modeling
• Drone Technology: Design, testing, and wind/weather facility development
• Experimental Techniques: Multi-fan wind tunnels, flow control devices, pressure probe calibration
• Carbon Nanotubes: Applications in nanotechnology and flow diagnostics

Affiliations

He holds dual roles at EPFL: Scientist at LFMI (under the Institute of Microengineering, IGM) and Lecturer in the Mechanical Engineering department (STI-SGM/SGM-ENS).

Teaching & Students

Supervises PhD student Malicia Leipold. Teaches courses on compressible fluid dynamics and contributes to Mechanical Engineering curricula.