Luca Piomboni - Portfolio

About me

Enthusiastic Aerospace Engineer, recently graduated with a Master's from Politecnico di Milano. Passionate about aerodynamics, propulsion, and high-performance vehicle design, I aim to make the world a better place through innovative engineering solutions.

Always eager to challenge myself, I joined the Polimi Motorcycle Factor, the student racing team at Politecnico di Milano, and served as a MATLAB Student Ambassador, leading workshops on MATLAB & Simulink for over 500 peers. Outside of engineering, I'm passionate about sports, art, and music. I enjoy training, playing guitar, and spending time with friends. I'm always looking for projects that allow me to grow both personally and professionally.

Main competences

Aerodynamics

Competence in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), wind tunnel testing, and critical analysis of fluid flow behavior.
Programming

Proficiency in several programming languages, including Python, MATLAB, Bash and Linux-based environments.
Hobby

Sport enthusiastic and guitar player. I like keep myself ative and hang out with friends.
Soft Skills

Ability to work in a team, public speaking, adaptability, and problem-solving.

Experience

Education

Politecnico di Milano - Master in Aeronautical Engineering
Sept. 2023 - Dec. 2025
During my Master's degree, I had the opportunity to deeply explore aerodynamics, focusing on numerical modeling, experimental analysis, and turbulence while also meeting people from around the world and contributing to exciting, hands-on projects that expanded my skills. Thesis title: "LES and CSP-based Analysis of Hydrogen Combustion Kinetics in Swirling Flows".
VIVES Univerity Bruges - Erasmus+
Sept. 2022 - Feb. 2023
In the final year of my Bachelor's, I studied in Belgium for six months through an Erasmus program. It was a truly life-changing experience that helped me grow personally, broaden my cultural perspective, and significantly improve my English.
Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna - Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering
Sept. 2020 — Oct. 2023
These three years were a period of intense study and personal growth. I delved into the fundamentals of Engineering, met amazing friends, professors, acknowledging my limits and learning to overcome them. I also had the chance to work on several projects, including a thesis on Helium plasma propulsion systems for space applications.

Working Experience

Polimi Motorcycle Factory
Jun. 2024 - Dec. 2025
Designed and built a racing motorcycle for MotoStudent and the Italian CIV Moto3 Championship. Developed Python tools to automate CFD workflows in OpenFOAM, including pre-/post-processing, image comparisons, and automatic reports. Contributed hands-on to shaping and assembling carbon fiber fairings, and participated in wind tunnel testing at Polimi's GVPM facility to validate simulations and conduct battery cooling tests.
MATLAB Student Ambassador
Apr. 2024 - Aug. 2025
Served as the sole MathWorks ambassador, organizing workshops and events to promote MATLAB and Simulink. Led sessions for over 500 students on topics including reinforcement learning, Simscape, and more.