Mirko
Space Engineer | Propulsion Systems Specialist
Milan, Italy
ABOUT ME
I am an aspiring space engineer, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and a Master’s degree in Space Engineering with a strong specialization in propulsion systems. My academic foundation combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on project experience in engine design, combustion analysis, and simulation. I excel in problem-solving and creative thinking, leveraging CAD tools, MATLAB, and advanced simulation software like EcosimPro. My passion for improving propulsion performance while reducing costs drives my work in both academic and startup environments.
SpaceX Vacuum Merlin Engine Redesign - Ignition Transient Analysis and Test Bench Development in EcosimPro
SpaceX Merlin Engine Redesign: feasibility assessment of a LOX/LCH4 Fuel Rich Staged Combustion Cycle, comprehensive engine development including ignition transient and chilling analyses, and final testbench implementation in EcosimPro to enable a...
Conceptual design and performance analysis of an airborne-launched rocket system
Conceptual design of an air-launched rocket system deployed from a Boeing 747, capable of delivering 250 kg payloads to Low Earth Orbit through a two-stage launcher and a dedicated kick-stage for orbital insertion. The system features an aerodynamic...
Design of a LOX-RP1 blow-down propulsion system for in-space low thrust application
Conceptual design of a LOX–RP1 liquid blow-down rocket engine operating in vacuum, meeting stringent constraints of 1 kN initial thrust and chamber pressure from 50 to 20 bar within a compact system architecture. The study integrates nozzle,...
Lagrangian Particle Tracking In Crossflow Evaporation And Combustion of n-Heptane Droplets
Modeling the trajectory, evaporation, and combustion lifespan of n-heptane droplets injected into a high-temperature subsonic crossflow using a Lagrangian particle tracking approach
Lowering of solid propellants environmental impact through Al-Mg and AP-PSAN blends
Evaluating the thermal, morphological, and ballistic properties of alternative solid propellant formulations using Aluminum-Magnesium (AlMg) and Ammonium Nitrate (AN) to reduce toxic emissions while maintaining combustion efficiency.
Minidart com - Startup
This report investigates the UAV market opportunity for FAST Aerospace, assessing the potential of MiniDart Com, a modular fixed-wing drone targeting Italian and European civil applications. Through market analysis, strategic evaluation, and expert...
Redesign of SpaceX Falcon 9 Second Stage Merlin Engine 1DV+
Redesigning the SpaceX Merlin 1DV+ vacuum engine from a LOX/RP-1 open gas-generator cycle to a high-performance LOX/CH4 fuel-rich staged combustion closed cycle, including comprehensive component sizing and CFD validation.
Trent900 Turbine and Compressor Design
Preliminary design, numerical optimization, and stage-matching of a high-pressure axial turbine and a 6-stage compressor group for a Joule-Brayton cycle, baselined on the A380's Trent 900 engine
Simulation of a 3U satellite with CMG and Sun Sensor for attitude determination
Designing and simulating a complete closed-loop ADCS for a 3U CubeSat in LEO to achieve stable Earth-pointing for optical observations.