Rafal Wrobel

Dr Rafal Wrobel is a researcher at Newcastle University, focusing on thermal management and design optimization of electrical machines. His work spans aerospace applications, additive manufacturing, and fault-tolerant systems.

• Aerospace Propulsion: Ultra-lightweight PM motors for high-altitude platforms.
• Additive Manufacturing: Heat exchangers and guides for enhanced heat transfer.
• Thermal Modeling: Standardized approaches for thermal parameters and transient analysis.

His recent publications emphasize experimental methodologies, heat pipe feasibility, and power loss reduction in electromagnetic devices.

Collaborations include researchers like Dr Tom Werner, Professor Volker Pickert, and Dr Xu Deng. Key challenges addressed involve insulation aging, contact interfaces, and high-speed rotor design.