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- Name: Lucas Rey
- Title: Aerothermal systems engineer; DPhil candidate, University of Oxford
- Affiliation: Oxford Thermofluids Institute, Department of Engineering Science (Rolls-Royce sponsored)
- Research focus: High-pressure turbine deterioration, aerothermal experimentation, pneumatic instrumentation
- Location: United Kingdom & EU (Italian citizenship)
- Languages: English, Italian, Spanish
- Media contact: lucas@lucasrey.com
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Lucas Rey is an aerothermal systems engineer and Oxford DPhil candidate studying how in-service damage affects high-pressure turbine performance, sponsored by Rolls-Royce.
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Lucas Rey is a DPhil candidate at the Oxford Thermofluids Institute, sponsored by Rolls-Royce. His research combines engine-scale experimentation, high-fidelity CFD, and rigorous measurement practice to quantify aerothermal and thermal performance of deteriorated turbine hardware. He also leads applied aerodynamics ventures and publishes open engineering resources on lucasrey.com.
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Lucas Rey is an aerothermal systems engineer and DPhil candidate at the University of Oxford’s Thermofluids Institute, with research sponsored by Rolls-Royce. His work closes the loop between transient rig experiments, RANS simulation, and data-driven maintenance insight for civil aero-engine high-pressure turbines, particularly leading-edge deterioration under engine-representative conditions. Training spans Oxford (DPhil), Cambridge (MRes Future Propulsion & Power), and Cagliari (MSc/BSc Mechanical Engineering, 110/110 cum laude). Beyond academia, he co-founded KiteGeneration and publishes peer-reviewed heat-transfer research, open curriculum, and technical notes at lucasrey.com.
Research in plain language
Context for science and engineering coverage, full technical detail lives on publications and projects.
- Problem: Jet-engine operators need reliable intervals for inspection and overhaul. Performance data for pristine hardware does not always predict in-service behaviour once components accumulate leading-edge damage.
- Approach: Engine-scale experiments at Oxford’s ECAT facility, paired with simulation and infrared thermography, quantify how damage changes aerodynamic loss and thermal margins.
- Broader methods work: Open-hardware pneumatic probe benchmarking across European wind tunnels, relevant to measurement quality in any high-speed aerothermal test programme.
- On this site: Turbomachinery deterioration · Instrumentation & measurement
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| Angle | Plain-language hook | Deep link |
|---|---|---|
| Engine maintenance physics | How leading-edge damage changes turbine performance before overhaul | Turbomachinery deterioration theme |
| Measurement quality | Why wind-tunnel data can disagree between facilities | Instrumentation theme · 5-hole probe project |
| Additive heat transfer | Designing compact heat exchangers with metal 3D printing | 2024 paper · Thermal theme |
| Field aerodynamics | Wind mapping and hydrofoil validation for sport-tourism operations | KiteGeneration · Applied aerodynamics |
| STEM education | Engineering-informed teaching and open curriculum | Teaching hub · Fluid mechanics curriculum |
Full platform map: Engineering hub content types · central index
Credentials & profiles
- University of Oxford, official profile
- ORCID iD 0000-0002-1547-8096
- Publications on lucasrey.com: peer-reviewed papers and manuscripts in preparation
- Full biography & education
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- Topics: Turbomachinery aerothermal performance, experimental measurement practice, quantitative STEM education, capital-efficient engineering in SMEs
- Formats: Keynotes, technical seminars, panel discussions, faculty workshops
- Materials: Approved bios and imagery in the section above, request high-resolution files by email
- Enquire: Speaking intent · lucas@lucasrey.com
Related pages
- About: full professional biography
- Publications: peer-reviewed papers and manuscripts in preparation
- Projects: experimental campaigns and applied engineering work
- Turbomachinery deterioration: flagship HPT research theme
- Applied aerodynamics: technical cluster for field validation and outdoor fluids
- Engineering hub: tools, curriculum, notes, and research index
- Teaching: STEM support and admissions context
- Collaborate: industry, research, and venture engagement paths
- Ventures: KiteGeneration and applied aerodynamics operations
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This page sits within the broader knowledge structure on lucasrey.com:
- Research - Peer-reviewed and technical publications in aerothermal and fluid engineering.
- Teaching - Engineering-informed teaching, mentoring, and quantitative reasoning.
- Ventures - Professional initiatives - enterprise operations, field validation, and applied aerodynamics connected to engineering research.
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