Star-CCM
Emiliano Iuliano
Engineering Specialist - Flight Physics & Icing
Summary
Skilled engineering specialist with proven track record in delivering impactful results. Adept at team collaboration and flexible in adapting to changing needs. Expertise in aerodynamics, icing, machine learning and aircraft design, consistently driving successful outcomes. Proven ability to lead cross-disciplinary projects and enhance aerodynamic performance and safety in commercial and experimental aircraft. Known for reliability and strong focus on achieving objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Principal Aerodynamics Engineer – Aircraft Icing
Lilium GmbH
04.2023 - Current
- Pioneered aero-icing CFD simulation development & validation
- Spearheaded passive and active ice protection system designs, ensuring regulatory compliance
- Led icing testing strategies, optimizing system reliability under extreme conditions
- Defined icing wind tunnel test protocols, driving aerodynamic performance validation
- Managed supplier engagement & procurement, optimizing test infrastructure and services
- Developed certification strategies (SC-VTOL, ED-314) to support compliance initiatives
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
Calculation Engineer – Aircraft Icing
Lilium GmbH
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Established advanced ice accretion CFD simulation capabilities, aligning with SAE ARP 5903
- Developed simulation databases to support icing wind tunnel tests and certification assessments
- Executed icing wind tunnel test campaigns, validating aircraft performance under icing conditions
- Collaborated with certification bodies, ensuring compliance with SC-VTOL icing regulations
- Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
Senior Research Engineer – Aerodynamics & Icing
CIRA – The Italian Aerospace Center
12.2004 - 08.2020
- Led EU-funded research projects on in-flight icing and aerodynamics, securing multi-million EUR grants
- Developed numerical simulation tools for ice accretion, wind tunnel testing, and aircraft aerodynamics
- Designed and optimized blended-wing, natural laminar flow, and forward-swept wing configurations
- Applied machine learning & optimization techniques to aerodynamic design, improving performance efficiency
- Coauthored 40+ peer-reviewed technical papers, enhancing company reputation as a leader in the field of engineering research.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the team.
Education
Ph.D. - Aerospace Engineering
University of Naples "Federico II"
01.2009 - 01.2012
M.Sc. - Aerospace Engineering
University of Naples "Federico II"
01.1997 - 01.2004
Skills
Aerodynamics & Aircraft design
Aircraft Icing physics (incl SLD and ice crystals)
CFD & Simulation – proficient in StarCCM, OpenFOAM, NASA LEWICE, MATLAB, Python, HPC computing
Ice Protection Systems – Passive & Active De-icing, Wind Tunnel & Flight Testing
Engineering Optimization & Machine Learning (AI-driven)
Project & Risk Management
Technical Leadership
Research & Innovation – EU-Funded Research (Horizon Europe, Clean Aviation), Scientific Writing & Mentoring
Certification & Regulatory Compliance – Part 23 & 25, SC-VTOL, ED-314, ARP-4754/4761
Time management
Lectures Industry Contributions
- Lecturer for Ph.D. courses on numerical icing simulation (Italy, India, China)
- Organized scientific events & symposia at international aerospace conferences
Publications Research
- 40+ peer-reviewed papers in aerospace journals & conferences
- Scientific reviewer for Elsevier, AIAA, ASME, Taylor & Francis, Springer
- Member of the ECCOMAS EUROGEN scientific committee
- European Commission Expert for FP7 JTI Clean Sky research proposals
Additional Interests
- Basketball
- Hiking ️
- Playing piano & drums
- History & music concerts
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
OpenFOAM
MATLAB
Python
Polarion
Teamcenter
Rhinoceros 3D
Git/Gitlab
Subversion
Gimp
Gnuplot
Tecplot
Visual Studio
LEWICE/LEWINT
Timeline
Principal Aerodynamics Engineer – Aircraft Icing
Lilium GmbH
04.2023 - Current
Calculation Engineer – Aircraft Icing
Lilium GmbH
09.2020 - 03.2023
Ph.D. - Aerospace Engineering
University of Naples "Federico II"
01.2009 - 01.2012
Senior Research Engineer – Aerodynamics & Icing
CIRA – The Italian Aerospace Center
12.2004 - 08.2020
M.Sc. - Aerospace Engineering
University of Naples "Federico II"
01.1997 - 01.2004