Luca Brandt

Luca Brandt is a Full Professor in the Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI) at Politecnico di Torino, Italy. His research is centered on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), multiphase flows, and high-fidelity numerical simulations. He teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in Fluid Mechanics and Multiphase Flows and serves on the academic collegia for Mechanical, Aerospace, and Environmental Engineering programs.

His research interests include:

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Fluid Mechanics and Turbulence
• Multiphase and Particle-Laden Flows
• Heat and Mass Transfer
• Numerical Algorithm Development
• Environmental and Biological Fluid Mechanics

The recent publications highlight a strong focus on interface-resolved simulations of complex flows involving bubbles, droplets, particles, and biofluids. His work spans fundamental fluid dynamics, environmental modeling (e.g., microplastics), biomedical applications (e.g., blood flow), and industrial systems (e.g., fusion reactors, separation devices). The recurring themes are turbulence modulation, interfacial dynamics, and efficient numerical methods.

His scientific awards include:

• ERC Consolidator Grant (2013)
• Outstanding Young Researcher Award, Swedish Research Council (2014)
• International Panetti-Ferrari Prize and Golden Medal, Accademia dei Lincei (2022)

Luca Brandt actively supervises PhD students, including Chang Xu in Civil and Environmental Engineering, and leads the EU-funded FluxBEATS project (2024–2027). His work contributes to SDGs related to clean energy, sustainable cities, and industry innovation. He is involved in developing open scientific codes and models for multiphase systems.

He leads research in the Hydraulics area at DIATI and collaborates across disciplines in environmental, mechanical, and biomedical engineering.