Paciorri Renato

Paciorri Renato is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome. His research focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), particularly in the areas of shock wave interaction, hypersonic flows, and unstructured grid techniques. He specializes in numerical methods for simulating complex aerothermal phenomena, such as re-entry trajectories, inflatable structures, and transonic flow dynamics. His work addresses challenges in aerospace engineering, including launch vehicle design, aerocapture maneuvers, and thermal protection systems.

Key research contributions include the development of shock-fitting and shock-capturing techniques for analyzing flows with strong shocks. He explores innovative methods like front-tracking for inflatable shields and unstructured re-meshing for multi-body separation problems. His studies often involve collaborations with space agencies and focus on practical applications such as spacecraft re-entry systems, launch vehicle aerodynamics, and high-speed flow simulations.

Paciorri’s publications span over two decades, demonstrating expertise in turbulence modeling, plasma flows, and numerical solver validation. While no specific awards are listed, his extensive body of work contributes significantly to advancing computational methods in aerospace and mechanical engineering.