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Roberto Torelli

Principal Research Scientist

CFD modeling of multiphase flows in energy, propulsion, and manufacturing applications

Biography

Roberto Torelli is Senior Research Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory (U.S.A.), Transportation and Power Systems Division. He holds a Master degree in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD in Energy and Nuclear Science and Technology from Politecnico di Milano, Italy.

He joined Argonne’s Department for Advanced Propulsion and Power in 2015 as a Postdoctoral Researcher and then transitioned to a staff position in 2018. His expertise is in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) of multiphase flows for energy, propulsion, and manufacturing applications. His current research revolves around the CFD modeling of injectors flows, liquid sprays and gaseous jets, and spray-wall interaction. Recently, his team has been working on the development and application of deep-learning techniques to the emulation of multiphase flows in automotive injectors.

Education

  • PhD: Energy and Nuclear Science and Technology ~ Politecnico di Milano, Italy (2015)
  • MS: Mechanical Engineering ~ Politecnico di Milano, Italy (2011)
  • BS: Mechanical Engineering ~ Politecnico di Bari, Italy (2009)

Select Honors and Awards

  • HPCwire Reader’s Choice Award for Best Use of HPC in Industry (November 2022)

    Shared with teammates from Argonne National Laboratory, Convergent Science, and Aramco Americas
  • Most Valuable Technical Paper Contribution at 2022 ASME ICEF Conference (October 2022)

    Best paper award for ASME Technical Paper No. ICEF2021-67888
  • HPCwire Reader’s Choice Award for Best Use of HPC in Industry (November 2020)

    Shared with teammates from Argonne National Laboratory, Convergent Science, and Aramco Americas
  • Impact Award at Argonne National Laboratory (January 2020)

    Awarded to a team of collaborators for demonstrating excellence in delivering a time-sensitive contribution
  • SAE Outstanding Oral Presentation Award at WCX SAE 2019 (April 2019)

    In recognition of excellence in oral presentation. Oral only presentation.
  • Postdoctoral Performance Award in Engineering Research at Argonne National Laboratory (August 2018)

    For outstanding achievements and significant contributions to Argonne’s mission.
  • SAE Outstanding Oral Presentation Award at WCX SAE 2018 (April 2018)

    In recognition of excellence in oral presentation. SAE Paper No. 2018-01-0303
  • Pacesetter Award at Argonne National Laboratory (January 2018)

    For excellence in achievement and performance which truly surpasses normal job expectations.
  • Roberto Rocca Education Program scholarship at Politecnico di Milano, Italy (September 2011)

    Scholarships offered to talented students of engineering and applied sciences in selected countries.

Professional Memberships and Pro-Bono Activities

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Select Publications

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Patents