Professor Dr. Davide Lasagna

Biography

Davide Lasagna is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton, specializing in fluid dynamics and related numerical methods. His research interests include dynamical systems theory, fluid turbulence, sensitivity analysis, and the Navier-Stokes equations. He has a rich background that spans experimental, theoretical, and computational fluid mechanics, emphasizing fundamental work with practical implications. His research is described as fundamental, curiosity-driven work with the potential for long-term applications, particularly in turbulence control and drag reduction. Dr. Lasagna's career milestones include transitioning from a PhD candidate at Politecnico di Torino to various roles at Southampton, including EPSRC post-doctoral researcher and New Frontiers Fellow. He is currently involved in projects targeting turbulence control using statistical approaches and algorithms to develop efficient numerical methods. His teaching portfolio covers courses in data-driven fluid mechanics and thermofluids, contributing significantly to the aeronautics and astronautics disciplines.

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