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Meet our research leaders

Mauro Morelli - Supersonic skills
Mauro Morelli is an aeronautical engineer specialising in experimental aerodynamics particularly in transonic and supersonic wind tunnel testing and analysis.
Thomas Roos - Making the wheels turn with sun energy
Thomas Roos is a mechanical engineer specialising in gas turbine fluid dynamics, heat transfer (in general and specifically to gas turbine hot end components, particularly gas turbine blades and discs), and renewable energy.
Glen Snedden: Environmentally friendly aircraft engines
Glen Snedden, a mechanical engineer by training, focusses his research on gas turbines and turbomachinery.
John Steven Monk – experience gives you wings
John Monk, a qualified mechanical engineer, specialises in aircraft design, unmanned aircraft modelling and simulation as well as client liaison and contract negotiations. He assumes various roles in design, project and research group management, dealing with both the defence and industrial sector.

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