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Dr. Luca Di Mare is an Associate Professor of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of St John's College. He leads research at the Oxford Thermofluids Institute, focusing on computational modeling of gas turbines. Previously, he headed the Whole Engine Modelling Group at Imperial College London's Vibration University Technology Centre, sponsored by Rolls-Royce.
Research Focus: His group develops multi-fidelity models of gas turbine systems combining expertise in computational geometry, CFD, grid generation, and structural analysis. The Virtual Engine software developed under his leadership is being integrated into Rolls-Royce's engineering systems. He maintains additional research activities in turbulence modeling for compressors as a Visiting Academic at the Whittle Laboratory.
Publication Trends: Recent works demonstrate strong focus on:
- Advanced turbomachinery modeling including aeroelastic phenomena and compressor design
- Hypersonic flow physics with emphasis on non-equilibrium thermochemistry
- Innovative shock tube methodologies for high-enthalpy flows
- Computational algorithm development for unsteady conjugate heat transfer
Laboratories & Collaborations: Leads the Virtual Engine development team and collaborates extensively with the Whittle Laboratory on compressor research. Maintains significant industry partnership with Rolls-Royce plc through technology transfer initiatives.
