Michele Castellani
About Michele Castellani
Michele Castellani is a Loads & Dynamics Engineer currently working at Joby Aviation in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has extensive experience in the aerospace industry, having held positions at Tamarack Aerospace Group, Siemens PLM Software, and Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.
Work at Joby Aviation
Michele Castellani has been employed at Joby Aviation as a Loads & Dynamics Engineer since 2019. In this role, he contributes to the development and analysis of load and dynamic performance for advanced aircraft designs. His expertise in loads and dynamics is critical to ensuring the safety and efficiency of Joby Aviation's innovative aerial mobility solutions. The company focuses on creating electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Castellani's work supports the engineering efforts necessary for successful aircraft certification and operation.
Previous Experience in Aerospace Engineering
Prior to his current position, Michele Castellani held several engineering roles in the aerospace sector. He worked at Tamarack Aerospace Group, Inc. as a Loads & Aeroelasticity Engineer from 2016 to 2019, where he focused on load analysis and aeroelasticity for aircraft modifications. Before that, he served as a Research Engineer at Siemens PLM Software in Brussels from 2014 to 2015, contributing to software solutions for aerospace applications. His experience also includes a role as a Loads Engineer at Pilatus Aircraft Ltd from 2011 to 2014, where he was involved in load analysis for aircraft design.
Education and Expertise
Michele Castellani holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Bristol, which he completed from 2014 to 2017. His academic background also includes a Master of Science (MSc) in Aeronautical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Aerospace Engineering, both from Politecnico di Milano, completed between 2005 and 2011. His extensive education provides a strong foundation in the principles of aerospace engineering, particularly in loads and dynamics.
Background in Aerospace Engineering
Michele Castellani's background in aerospace engineering spans over a decade, with a focus on loads and dynamics. His career began with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, followed by a Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering. He has accumulated significant experience through various engineering roles in reputable aerospace companies, contributing to both research and practical applications in aircraft design and analysis.