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Simone Zuccher

Simone Zuccher (born March 22, 1973, in Villafranca di Verona, Italy) is an aerospace engineer and Italian professor specializing in fluid dynamics and quantum fluid mechanics. He is currently a contract professor at the University of Verona and a researcher in the Department of Computer Science. He is renowned for his contributions to research on vortex reconnection, turbulence, and boundary layer stability.

For more information refer to: https://zucchers.github.io/cv/

Education

- Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering (2002), Politecnico di Milano, with a thesis titled "Receptivity and Control of Flow Instabilities in a Boundary Layer," supervised by Prof. Paolo Luchini. 

Master’s in Fluid Dynamics (1999) at the von Kármán Institute for Fluid Dynamics in Brussels, Belgium, where he was awarded the prestigious von Kármán Prize.

- Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering (1997), Politecnico di Milano, with highest honors.

For more information refer to: https://zucchers.github.io/cv/

Academic Career

Zuccher has held various academic and research positions both in Italy and abroad:

- Research Assistant Professor (2004–2005), University of Arizona, Tucson, USA.

- Faculty Research Associate (2002–2004), Arizona State University, Tempe, USA.

Link to a press citation of this period of time: https://www.innovations-report.com/power-and-electrical-engineering/report-41935/

- Since 2009, he has been a contract professor at the University of Verona, teaching Fluid Dynamics.

For more information refer to: https://zucchers.github.io/cv/

Research Interests

Zuccher’s research encompasses classical and quantum fluid mechanics. His main interests include: - Quantum vortex reconnection: Studying the behavior of vortex structures in quantum fluids . - Transition to turbulence: Analyzing how laminar flows transform into turbulent ones, with applications in aerodynamics and engineering.

- Boundary layer stability: Researching the stability of compressible and incompressible boundary layers, crucial for improving aerodynamic design.

His research employs advanced numerical simulations and mathematical modeling techniques, including time-splitting Fourier methods and Gross-Pitaevskii equations.

Notable Publications

Zuccher has published numerous articles in prestigious international journals, including: - "A Fast Time Splitting Finite Difference Approach to Gross-Pitaevskii Equations" (2021)

- "Accurate Numerical Determination of a Self-Preserving Quantum Vortex Ring" (2021)

- "Momentum of Vortex Tangles by Weighted Area Information" (2019)

He has also co-authored the book Introduction to the Qualitative Analysis of Discrete and Continuous Dynamical Systems (2016), which explores the qualitative analysis of discrete and continuous dynamical systems.

Awards and Honors

Zuccher has received several accolades, including the von Kármán Prize, awarded for his outstanding academic achievements during his tenure at the von Kármán Institute.

Professional Affiliations

He is a member of several scientific organizations, including the American Physical Society and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Teaching Activities

At the University of Verona, Zuccher has been teaching Fluid Dynamics since 2009 and has supervised numerous theses. His contributions to teaching and research make him a prominent figure in his field.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Zuccher has collaborated with renowned researchers such as Carlo F. Barenghi from Newcastle University and Renzo L. Ricca from the University of Milan-Bicocca.

References

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For further information, you may consult the following sources:

Personal Information’s References

1. Zuccher, Simone. “Curriculum Vitae.” University of Verona. http://profs.sci.univr.it/zuccher/downloads/zuccher-cv-it.pdf

2. University of Verona. “Simone Zuccher - Department of Computer Science.” https://www.di.univr.it/?ent=persona&id=6307

3. Zuccher, Simone. “Simone Zuccher’s Web Page.” https://zucchers.github.io/

Prizes References

1. Von Karman Prize. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_von_Kármán_Prize

Books

1. Squassina, M. & Zuccher, S. 2016. Introduzione all’analisi qualitativa dei sistemi dinamici discreti e continui. Springer, ISBN: 978-88-470-5791-3. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-88-470-5791-3

Journal Articles

1. Caliari, M. & Zuccher, S. 2021. “A Fast Time Splitting Finite Difference Approach to Gross-Pitaevskii Equations.” Communications in Computational Physics, 29, 1336-1364. https://www.global-sci.org/intro/article_detail/getBibFile?article_id=12389

2. Zuccher, S. & Caliari, M. 2021. “Accurate Numerical Determination of a Self-Preserving Quantum Vortex Ring.” Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical, 54, 015301. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1751-8121/abcf7f

3. Zuccher, S. & Ricca, R.L. 2019. “Momentum of Vortex Tangles by Weighted Area Information.” Physical Review E, 100, 011101(R). https://journals.aps.org/pre/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevE.100.011101

4. Caliari, M. & Zuccher, S. 2018. “Reliability of the Time Splitting Fourier Method for Singular Solutions in Quantum Fluids.” Computer Physics Communications, 222, 46-58. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0010465517304511 5. Zuccher, S. & Ricca, R.L. 2018. “Twist in Quantum Vortices and Phase Defects.” Fluid Dynamics Research, 50, 011414. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1873-7005/aaa0d2

6. Zuccher, S. & Ricca, R.L. 2017. “Relaxation of Twist Helicity in the Cascade Process of Linked Quantum Vortices.” Physical Review E, 95, 053109. https://journals.aps.org/pre/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevE.95.053109 7. Zuccher, S. & Luchini, P. 2013. “Boundary-Layer Receptivity to External Disturbances Using Multiple Scales.” Meccanica, 49, 441–467. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11012-013-9730-1 8. Zuccher, S. 2009. “An Experimental Study of the Liquid Film on a Vertical Wire Under the Action of an Impinging Annular Jet.” Experiments in Fluids, 46, 309–322. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00348-008-0610-8 10. Zuccher, S. & De Ponte, S. 2007. “Post-Stall Motions Evolving Toward Chaos.” Journal of Aircraft, 44, 833-844. https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/1.23385

Conference Papers

1. Zuccher, S., Shalaev, I., Tumin, A. & Reshotko, E. 2006. “Optimal Disturbances in the Supersonic Boundary Layer Past a Sharp Cone.” AIAA Paper 2006-1113. https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.2006-1113

All other researches and publications (with provided links)

- https://zucchers.github.io/research/

- https://zucchers.github.io/publications/

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