Víctor Ballester Ribó

Hey there! I’m Víctor, a PhD student in Aeronautics at Imperial College London. I grew up in Badalona, a city near Barcelona. I did my undergraduate studies in Mathematics at Autonomous University of Barcelona. Then I moved to Paris, where I pursued my master’s degree in Applied and Theoretical Mathematics at Dauphine-PSL University.

During my undergraduate studies, I worked on a project titled Numerical Propagation of Trajectories of Earth-Orbiting Spacecraft under the guidance of J.M. Mondelo. This experience introduced me to the world of numerical methods and their applications in aerospace engineering.

During my master’s in Paris, I specialized in Computational Fluid Dynamics. My final project, 2D Turbulence Spreading, was supervised by A. Alexakis and E. Dormy.

In October 2024, I began my PhD, focusing on the transition to turbulence in gaps over airplane wings using direct numerical simulations with a spectral/hp element method approach. I am being supervised by S. Sherwin and Y. Hwang.

Outside of academia, I enjoy cycling and hiking, which keep me active and allow me to explore nature. I have a competitive spirit that drives me both in academics and sports. Over the years, I have participated in various mathematics and physics competitions, as well as hackathons, continuously refining my problem-solving skills.

If you’d like to get in touch, feel free to reach out to me via email or send me a message on WhatsApp, Telegram or LinkedIn. I’m always eager to connect with fellow enthusiasts and explore exciting collaborative opportunities.