Sylvain Aguinaga

Sylvain Aguinaga is an experienced aerodynamic engineer specializing in fluid mechanics, currently serving as an Ingénieur Aérodynamique in the "Open Innovation" group at CSTB since October 2008. Key achievements include leading R&D projects in wind engineering, automotive, and rail transportation, developing innovative solutions that combine experimental and numerical methodologies, and supervising PhD candidates. Sylvain heads the 'Numerical Modeling' Division, generating significant revenue while promoting strategies for effective convergence between computational and experimental studies. Additionally, teaching elective courses on wind engineering at ISAE-SUPAERO and providing scientific counsel for artistic projects further showcase Sylvain's diverse expertise in aerodynamic research and application. Sylvain's academic credentials include a Master of Engineering in Aerodynamics and a PhD in Fluid Mechanics, with diverse experience ranging from automotive research to wind tunnel investigations.