Gianluca Padula

Gianluca Padula is a skilled engineering professional with extensive experience in analytical design, fluid dynamics, and software development. Currently serving as a Senior Analytical Design Engineer at Ceres, Gianluca focuses on multi-physics model development for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) and Solid Oxide Electrolyzers (SOEC), emphasizing product optimization and risk reduction. Prior roles include Software Engineer at Siemens Digital Industries Software, where programming and model validation were key responsibilities, and Researcher in Fluid Dynamics at Coventry University, involving experimental and numerical analyses of confined swirling flows for automotive applications. Gianluca holds a PhD in Fluid Dynamics and multiple degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Coventry University and the Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II.