Daniele Rocchi  

Daniele Rocchi is Vice Rector for Technology Transfer and Corporate Relations at the Politecnico di Milano, where he is also a Full Professor of Applied Mechanics at the Department of Mechanical Engineering (DMEC). 

Having graduated and earned a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Politecnico, he has held numerous institutional positions that have helped develop his vision and management skills in the fields of research and education. 

He previously served as member of the Scientific Board of the Wind Tunnel at the Politecnico di Milano and as Coordinator of the PhD Programme in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently Dean of the PhD School and Elected Member of the Academic Senate. 

Internationally recognized in the field of wind engineering and train aerodynamics, his particular focus lies on the aeroelasticity of long-span bridges and the interaction of vehicles with crosswinds. Rocchi was also part of the CEN working group to define European standards on railway aerodynamics, and is currently involved in international working groups focused on defining standards in numerical modelling related to the aeroelastic response of long-span bridges. 

He has contributed to over 160 publications, disseminating the results of numerous national and international projects, as well as research conducted with major industrial partners in his areas of expertise.