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Daniel Gil-Prieto

Daniel Gil-Prieto

Propulsion Aerodynamics & Aerothermal Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    PhD in Aerospace Propulsion

  • Education

    • Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)

      2009 - 2014
      Master of Engineering (MEng) Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

      Graduated with honours

    • Cranfield University

      2014 - 2018
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Aerospace Engineering

      Flow distortion experimental investigation in complex aero-engine intakes for highly integrated power plants.- First application of particle image velocimetry to quantify flow distortion in aero-engine intakes.- Unsteady CFD simulations using hybrid RANS/LES methods to support the experimental campaign.- Test rig design & development in collaboration with external suppliers.- Python-based post-processing tool development- Leading & supervision of MSc Thesis projects

    • Cranfield University

      2013 - 2014
      Master of Science (MSc) Thermal power and aerospace propulsion

      MSc Thesis: "Flow distortion computational investigation in a serpentine intake for UAVs"​ (sponsored by the Defence Science & Technology Laboratory"​)

  • Experience

    • Rolls-Royce

      Oct 2017 - Jan 2022
      Propulsion Aerodynamics & Aerothermal Engineer

      - Aerodynamic design and development of intakes and exhaust systems for large civil aero engines- Engine certification testing at the NASA Stennis Space Center- Trent XWB project focal point in close collaboration with Airbus- State-of-the-art CFD simulations- Wind tunnel testing- Industrial coordinator of EU Horizon 2020 R&D project NIFTI (https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/864911)- Research and technology transfer activities with RR technology center at Cranfield University Mostrar menos

    • Zeleros

      Jan 2023 - Feb 2024
      Aerothermal Team Leader

      - Design & development of the thermal management system for an aerospace battery- Hyperloop aerodynamics investigation- Management and coordination of the aerothermal team

    • Stadler Valencia

      Jan 2024 - now
      Senior Powertrain Engineer

      - Development of locomotives for rail applications.- Definition & integration of hybrid Diesel-electric powertrains.- Fleet support to address and resolve in-service issues.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • University Assistant Lecturer (Profesor Ayudante Doctor)

      ANECA
      Apr 2023

    • University Lecturer (Profesor Contratado Doctor)

      ANECA
      Apr 2023

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Daniel Gil-Prieto
      Whittle Reactionaries Prize UK Institution of Mechanical Engineers Nov 2016 Best aerospace research paper by a young researcher in the UK. For the paper "Unlocking the complex aerodynamics of aero-engine intakes for future aircraft".
    • Awarded to Daniel Gil-Prieto
      Thermal Power Course Director´s Prize Cranfield University Sep 2014 MSc academic excellence
    • Awarded to Daniel Gil-Prieto
      Academic excellence award (2009-2014) Universitat Politècnica de València Jun 2014
    • Awarded to Daniel Gil-Prieto
      Academic excellence award (2011-2012) Universitat Politècnica de València Jun 2012