Rosario Pecora
University of Naples Federico II, Federico II University Hospital
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About
Rosario Pecora is a leading figure in the field of aeronautical engineering, with a primary focus on morphing wing structures and smart adaptive technologies for aircraft. His most significant contribution lies in the development of morphing wing flaps for large civil aircraft, a technology that enables the controlled adaptation of wing shape to optimize aerodynamic performance across different flight conditions. This work, notably detailed in his highly cited 2020 paper "Morphing wing flaps for large civil aircraft: Evolution of a smart technology across the Clean Sky program" (87 citations), represents a cornerstone of the European Clean Sky program. Pecora's research bridges the gap between theoretical aerodynamics and practical, deployable systems, demonstrating how morphing trailing edges can enhance lift-to-drag ratios and reduce fuel consumption. More recently, he has extended his investigations into bio-inspired propulsion, exploring flapping wing mechanisms with morphing trailing edges through advanced computational methods like Lattice Boltzmann simulations (2025). His work has not only advanced the state of the art in adaptive aerostructures but also set a benchmark for industrial implementation, making him a key reference for researchers and engineers working toward more efficient, sustainable aviation.
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