Lucas Rey
Aerothermal Engineer · Oxford DPhil · STEM Mentoring Specialist
I conduct engine-scale aerothermal research at Oxford, build engineering software, and mentor international students in Mathematics, Physics, and competitive UK engineering admissions.
This platform acts as the master record for my published research, open-source engineering tools, university curriculum, year-round mentoring programmes, and applied ventures.
Oxford Thermofluids Institute · Rolls-Royce sponsored DPhil · Cambridge MRes · ORCID
STEM Mentoring & Admissions Specialist
Bespoke year-round programmes in Mathematics, Physics, Mechanics, and competitive UK engineering admissions (Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL) — grounded in published research and first-principles reasoning.
- STEM Foundations (Ages 13–15) — mathematical fluency, physics intuition, and independent study habits
- Engineering Scholar (Ages 15–18) — thermofluids, advanced mechanics, supercurricular project supervision, and roadmap review
- Admissions & ESAT Accelerator — timed exam strategy, error logging, and mock interview problem-solving
- ESAT Worked Solutions & Preparation Hub — complete papers and step-by-step mathematical solutions
- For Educational Consultants — technical STEM delivery partner & transparent parent reporting
- For International Schools — enrichment workshops and "Thinking Like an Engineer" masterclasses
- Book an Academic Assessment Call — 20-minute introductory call followed by diagnostic session
Current work
Two long-running threads — formal research at Oxford and applied enterprise in Sardinia.
Featured research
High-pressure turbine deterioration
Engine-scale thermography and pneumatic surveys paired with RANS — quantifying how leading-edge holing alters aerodynamic loss and cooling effectiveness.
Applied: KiteGeneration venture operations and mesoscale wind mapping in Sardinia — venture case study · WRF project
How I work
- Close the loop: Pair simulation with engine-scale measurement — CFD–experiment validation.
- Build the system: Commission probes and DAQ on the ECAT rig — instrumentation theme.
- Quantify certainty: Propagate probe bias before interpreting coefficients — uncertainty note.
Engage
Mentoring enquiries, consultant partnerships, school workshops, and R&D collaborations.
Part of
This page sits within the broader knowledge structure on lucasrey.com:
- Engineering - Central knowledge platform - tools, curriculum, notes, and research assets.
- Research - Peer-reviewed and technical publications in aerothermal and fluid engineering.
- Projects - Applied engineering work connecting theory to practice.
- Teaching - Engineering-informed teaching, mentoring, and quantitative reasoning.
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