Riccobene Luca

Aerodynamic Laboratory

The Experimental Aerodynamics Laboratory is equipped with a range of wind tunnels of different sizes, configurations, and operating regimes, supporting a wide variety of aerodynamic research and testing activities. The main facility is a closed-circuit wind tunnel with a test section measuring 1.5 m × 1 m, capable of reaching airspeeds up to 58 m/s. The laboratory’s experimental setup allows for pressure and force measurements, hot-wire anemometry, and Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV). Research conducted in the laboratory spans from fundamental studies in fluid dynamics to applied investigations for industrial and engineering applications. Since 2025, the laboratory has also featured a dedicated aeroacoustic wind tunnel, enabling studies on aerodynamic noise and sound generation. In addition to in-house experiments, part of the laboratory’s work is carried out in the GVPM wind tunnel, broadening its research capabilities and collaborative opportunities.

Short Bio

He earned his MSc and PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology at Politecnico di Milano. He worked as a post-doctoral research fellow in the fields of aircraft conceptual design, morphing technologies, and experimental aeroelasticity.
Since 2018, he has been a senior wind tunnel test engineer at the Aerodynamic Laboratory, where he supervises student laboratory classes and supports experimental research activities related to MSc and PhD theses in the department’s wind tunnels. He is also involved in research and industrial test campaigns carried out both in the departmental wind tunnels and in the Polimi large wind tunnel (GVPM).