Andro Rak | Computational Fluid Dynamics | Young Researcher Award

Mr. Andro Rak, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Engineering, Croatia.

Andro Rak is a PhD researcher and teaching assistant specializing in aerodynamics and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) 🏎️. With over three years of professional experience in CFD, 3D modeling, HPC, optimization methods, and wind tunnel testing 🌬️, Andro is dedicated to solving complex engineering challenges through innovative simulations and data analysis 💡. He is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Rijeka, Croatia, and also works as a Visiting Academic at the University of Southampton, UK, focusing on the aerodynamic and aeroacoustic analysis of bio-inspired wings 🦋. He is passionate about Formula 1, racing, and aerodynamic design 🏁.

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🔹 Education & Experience 

• PhD Researcher (Present) – University of Rijeka, Faculty of Engineering, Croatia 🏫

• Visiting Academic (2023 – 2024) – University of Southampton, UK ✈️

• MSc in Mechanical Engineering (2021) – University of Rijeka, Faculty of Engineering, Croatia 🎓

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering (2018) – University of Rijeka, Faculty of Engineering, Croatia 🎓

• CFD Software Engineer Intern (2020 – 2021) – Hydrotec Water and Environment Consulting Engineers Ltd., Aachen, Germany 💻

• Estimator (Part-time) (2018 – 2021) – LLC StoneCRO Ltd., Boston, USA 💼

🏆 Suitability for Young Researcher Award

Mr. Andro Rak is a highly promising early-career researcher and teaching assistant whose achievements in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), aerodynamics, and high-performance computing (HPC) make him an exceptional candidate for the Young Researcher Award. With a solid foundation in mechanical engineering and a research portfolio that bridges advanced simulations with experimental validation, Mr. Rak is a rising talent in the field of engineering sciences.

🔹 Professional Development 

Andro Rak continuously enhances his expertise in CFD, optimization methods, and aerodynamics. In 2023, he participated in the AirShaper MotoGP and F1 Aerodynamic Challenges 🏍️, applying CFD simulations to optimize vehicle performance. He also pursued courses on machine learning for fluid mechanics 🧠 and completed modules in race engineering at MIA School of Race Engineering in Silverstone 🏁. His work with wind tunnel testing, HPC, and large-scale simulations ensures ongoing growth in computational mechanics 🖥️. Andro’s commitment to professional development is evident through his participation in global conferences, like ISC 2022 in Hamburg 🌍, and his focus on cutting-edge aerospace research 🚀.

🔹 Research Focus 

Andro Rak’s research focuses on the intersection of aerodynamics and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) 🌬️. His primary areas of expertise include analyzing fluid flow around complex geometries, such as bio-inspired wings and aerodynamic components of racing vehicles 🏎️. Andro uses advanced CFD techniques like Large Eddy Simulation (LES), Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS), and Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM) to study boundary layer stability, flow separation, and aeroacoustic interactions 🔍. His work is instrumental in advancing the efficiency of aerodynamic designs, particularly in motorsport and aerospace applications ✈️. He also explores HPC solutions for high-performance simulations on cutting-edge architectures 🖥️.

🏅 Awards & Honors:

Publication Top Noted

1. Experimental and LBM analysis of medium-Reynolds number fluid flow around NACA0012 airfoil – Int. J. of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow (2023) 📚5 ✈️💨📊

2. Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Ballast Water Treatment System Design – J. of Marine Science and Engineering (2025) 📚– 🌊⚙️🛳️

3. Modeliranje strujanja zraka oko urbanih struktura – University of Rijeka, Faculty of Engineering (2021) 📚– 🌆🌬️🏙️