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Professor Dr. Piero Colonna Di Paliano

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Biography

Piero Colonna di Paliano is a Full Professor and Chair of Propulsion Power at the Aerospace Engineering Graduate School of TU Delft. He holds master's degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Politecnico di Milano and Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, and a Ph.D. in Energy Engineering from Politecnico di Milano. His research focuses on various aspects of propulsion and energy conversion technologies, particularly organic Rankine cycle systems and supercritical CO2 cycle power systems. He has been recognized with fellowships such as the Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship and the Italian Ministry University Scientific Research post-doctoral fellowship. His contributions include multiple paper awards and lecturer awards in sustainable processes and solid fluid mechanics at Delft University of Technology. Colonna has been actively involved in initiatives to enhance fuel efficiency in aviation through innovative power systems, particularly with the NWO Open Technology Program Grant for waste heat recovery systems in electric aircraft. He has published numerous influential articles and served in leadership roles within professional organizations. His academic and research endeavors emphasize the integration of advanced technologies in energy transfer systems, ensuring a significant impact on future aerospace applications.

Research Interests

Propulsion Power Organic Rankine Cycle Supercritical CO2 Cycle Fluid Mechanics Turbomachinery Energy Engineering

Experience

Director

2021-01-01 — Present

Aerospace Engineering Graduate School • TU Delft, Netherlands

Leading the Aerospace Engineering Graduate School at TU Delft, overseeing educational and research programs.

Full Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Propulsion Power • TU Delft, Netherlands

Conducting advanced research in propulsion systems and leading academic initiatives.

Associate Professor

2002-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Renewable Energy Systems • TU Delft, Netherlands

Educated and conducted research in renewable energy systems at TU Delft.

Assistant Professor

1997-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Fluid Machinery • University of Brescia, Italy

Taught courses and led research in fluid machinery.

Awards

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Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship

1995-01-01
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NWO VIDI Grant

2004-01-01
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Lecturer Award

2011-01-01
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Paper Award

2008-01-01

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)

Application Checklist

  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)

Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.