Jernej Pirnar

Background

About Jernej Pirnar

I have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Ljubljana and over 10 years of experience working in the field of fluid dynamics. I have extensive experience in both experimental and numerical modeling of biomechanical fluid-structure interaction problems, numerical modeling of mixing applications (such as sparged stirred vessels), and thermal management of electronic components. When working in the Flight Physics and Simulations department of Pipistrel Vertical Solutions, I was responsible for designing thermal management systems of conventional and electric aircraft powertrains. Particularly, I am proud and grateful to have had an opportunity to be a part of MAHEPA project and Nuuva V300 eVTOL development teams. I currently work as an Aerothermal Engineer in the Research Department at Pipistrel Vertical Solutions, where I am deeply involved in various research and commercial projects. Recognizing the importance of managing resources (i.e, electricity, water.) and seeking to further my education and knowledge, I participated in and passed the European Energy Manager (EUREM) training course in 2024. When I’m not on the job, I love hiking, running, mountain biking, and indulging my love for seeing new places. Competencies: fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), turbulent flows, mixing, computer-aided design (CAD), teaching, academic writing and publishing, presentations