Dr. Raffaello Mariani

Associate Professor

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Biography

Raffaello Mariani is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in the Division of Aerospace, focusing on experimental aerodynamics. He earned his BSc in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2003 and an MEng in Aerospace Engineering with a concentration on Experimental Methods from Old Dominion University in 2005. His professional experience includes working as a wind tunnel operator at BMT FM in Teddington, UK, and conducting industrial wind tunnel tests. After pursuing a PhD in fundamental fluid dynamics at the University of Manchester, where he concentrated on compressible vortex rings, he joined ONERA as a Wind Tunnel Test Engineer. In 2017, he returned to academia at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, focusing on quantitative schlieren analysis of supersonic jets. Since August 2018, he has been with KTH, becoming an Associate Professor in Aeronautical Vehicle Engineering by June 2022. Mariani teaches a variety of courses, including Advanced Topics in Aeronautics and Computational Aerodynamics, and is responsible for multiple degree projects in Aeronautics and Mechanical Engineering.

Research Interests

Experimental Aerodynamics Fundamental Fluid Dynamics Compressible Vortex Rings Quantitative Schlieren Analysis Wind Tunnel Testing

Experience

Wind Tunnel Test Engineer

— Present

ONERA • Le Fauga-Mauzac, France

Focus on technical management of industrial wind tunnel tests.

Wind Tunnel Operator

— Present

BMT FM • Teddington, UK

Conducted wind tunnel tests and explored new applications and techniques for civil wind engineering.

Courses

Advanced Topics Aeronautics (SD2620) Computational Aerodynamics Design Aircraft (SD2809) Degree Project Aeronautics, Cycle (SD281X) Degree Project Engineering Physics, Cycle (SA114X) Degree Project Mechanical Engineering, Level (SA118X) Degree Project Vehicle Engineering, Level (SA115X) Fundamentals of Flight (SD2601) Project Aerospace Engineering (SD2930) Project Aerospace Engineering (SD2820) Transonic and Supersonic Aircraft Aerodynamics (SD2806) Vehicle Engineering (SD1002)

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).