Luciano Castillo

Luciano Castillo is a Professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering within the College of Engineering at Purdue University. His research spans turbulent boundary layers, wind energy, renewable energy integration, and bio-inspired engineering, with a focus on societal impacts such as energy-water nexus and social equality.

• Turbulent Flow Modeling with emphasis on initial conditions and micro-surfaces
• Wind Energy optimization and boundary layer interactions
• Renewable Energy Integration with water and thermal storage
• Biomedical Engineering applications in respiratory flow studies

His recent publications explore robotics for classroom safety, mangrove-inspired erosion prevention, and renewable-powered desalination. Awards include the Alumni Distinguished Career Award (2023), ASME Fellow (2013), and multiple best paper awards. He leads initiatives like the US-Mexico Energy Corridor and contributes to interdisciplinary labs focusing on energy and societal challenges.