Rodrigo Ferreira
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigocostaferreira/
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2583-8242
CiênciaVitae: https://www.cienciavitae.pt/D61C-45F3-04F5
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rodrigo-Ferreira-86
PROFESSIONAL SITUATION
Research Fellow
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering (IST/ULisboa, 2023)
Research Fellow LNEC (2025/2026)
PRINCIPAL RESEARCH AREAS
Aerodynamic stability
Risk mitigation for extreme wind conditions
Wind effects on unconventional structures
Characterization of atmospheric flow
Currently involved in the MAD WINDS project, which aims to identify critical flow regimes with enhanced precision and establish acceptability criteria for flight disturbances, integrating data from advanced monitoring technologies (LiDAR/RADAR), flight records and regional weather stations, ultimately providing a solid foundation for revising and optimizing Madeira Airport’s operational limits.