Juan Manuel Catalán Gómez

Dr. Juan Manuel Catalán Gómez is a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) specialist and aerospace engineer with extensive expertise in advanced aerodynamic modeling, high-performance computing (HPC), and aero-elastic simulations. Within the onshore wind value chain, his experience centers on evaluating fluid-structure interactions, assessing aerodynamic imbalances, and modeling wind turbine loads to optimize structural integrity and energy capture. His technical background includes direct tenure at a major wind turbine OEM, where he focused on the validation and development of digital twin functionalities. In this capacity, he executed aeroelastic simulations, conducted temporal and spectral analysis of turbine loads, and evaluated wake influences and power curves. He bridges the gap between complex physical phenomena and software engineering, heavily utilizing GPU-accelerated parallel computing (CUDA, OpenCL) to execute direct numerical simulations of the Navier-Stokes equations. Currently operating as a CFD Solver Developer, Dr. Catalán Gómez is highly proficient in scientific programming across Python, C++, and Fortran. His ability to build customized, object-oriented solvers from scratch enables deep-tech engineering teams to perform high-fidelity aerodynamic assessments, making him a critical asset for component design, performance optimization, and rigorous structural validation in the wind sector.