Francesco Nasuti

Francesco Nasuti is a Professor at Sapienza University of Rome, specializing in advanced propulsion systems, thermofluid dynamics, and combustion engineering. His research focuses on liquid and hybrid rocket propulsion, combustion instability, CFD modeling of rocket components, and thermal management in high-performance systems.

Key research areas include aerospike nozzles, hybrid rocket fuels (paraffin-based), and computational tools for rocket engine design. He leads the T (H) RUST research team, contributing to projects like the PHAEDRA initiative. His work integrates experimental testing with numerical simulations to improve rocket engine efficiency and thermal performance.

Recent publications emphasize combustion instability modeling, cooling channel heat transfer, and nozzle erosion analysis. His studies span from fundamental CFD simulations to applied engineering solutions for aerospace propulsion systems, addressing challenges in both academic and industrial contexts.