People

Marco De Paoli

I am a fluid dynamicists interested in multiphase flows. I combine experiments, simulations and modelling to investigate convection in porous media, porous media flows with morphology modifications and particles in turbulence. I received my BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Udine, where I also earned my PhD in Environmental and Energy Engineering Sciences. I am currently working at the Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer – TU Wien. My CV is available for download.

Postdoctoral researchers

Vlad Giurgiu – I’m an experimentalist interested in multiphase flows, such as particle laden turbulent flows and convection in confined porous media with the aim directed at environmental problems such as oceanic micro-plastic contamination and carbon dioxide sequestration. I’ve received my BSc., MSc., and PhD. degrees from TU Wien.

Daniele Rossi – I am a fluid dynamicist specialized in numerical simulations of multiphase flows. I am interested in numerical methods for studying practical multiphase problems, such as liquid sloshing dynamics, as well as environmental applications, such as convection in porous media. I received my BS and MS in Aerospace Engineering from Sapienza University of Rome, where I also earned my PhD in Aeronautics and Space Engineering. 

Doctoral researchers

Coming soon

Christos Michos – I am a chemical engineer interested in multiphase flows, such as rising droplets, and transport in porous media. I am currently working on numerical simulations of flows in porous media with morphology modifications for environmental and energy applications. I received my Chemical Engineering Diploma (MEng) from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece.

Coming soon

Nijat Adigozalli – I am a geoscientist interested in fluid–rock interactions, multiphase flow, and flow-induced morphological changes in porous media, with applications to environmental systems and carbon storage. I received my BSc in Geological Engineering from ADNSU and my MSc in Marine Geoscience from Kiel University. My PhD research will focus on experimental studies of heat and mass transport in porous media with evolving morphology.

Current guests

Lou Kondic – Prof. Kondic is a Distinguished Professor from New Jersey Institute of Technology (US) and guest professor (2026-2028) at TU Wien. His research interests span a wide range of topics in fluid mechanics and applied mathematics, including thin films, coating flows, liquid-solid interactions, micro- and nano-scale fluidics, multiphase problems including phase change. In particular, he extensively worked on granular matter, from dense granular systems to the effects of microstructure on macro properties; and energy propagation. More details available here.

Master students

  • Imre Atmodimejo (2026): Imre (from UT Eindhoven) works on the experimental characterisation of porous media and permeability measurements.

Bachelor students