Marco Turrini
Engineer & Researcher · Delft, Netherlands

Marco Turrini

Wind energy, fluid mechanics, and computational physics

With an international background in mechanical engineering and a passion for understanding nature, I enjoy taking on challenges, using computational modeling to turn complex flow data into actionable insights. My work brings together scientific research, consulting, and project management — with a commitment to sustainability and ethical impact.

Von Karman vortex street in a marine cloud deck, seen from orbit
A von Kármán vortex street in a marine stratocumulus deck, formed where airflow separates around an island obstacle. Image: Robert Cahalan, NASA/GSFCNASA Earth Observatory (archived) · original JPEG (archived)
I — Selected work

Featured Projects

Research and engineering projects across wind energy, remote sensing, and computational fluid dynamics.

2021–2024 · Research Project

LiDAR Wind Field Reconstruction (GloBE)

Developed machine learning algorithms using Gaussian Processes to optimize LiDAR scanning patterns and reconstruct 3D wind fields for characteristic atmospheric events.

PythonGaussian ProcessesLiDARData Analysis

2022–2023 · Research Project

Wake Modeling for Large Wind Farms (SAWOP, CliF)

Wind farm flow control optimization for improved yield in offshore wind farms. Developed a flow estimation model using SCADA data from turbines.

OptimizationWake ModelingMATLAB

2022–2024 · Research Project

Anomaly Detection Tool

Developed tools for outlier and trend detection using Isolation Forest and clustering algorithms for sensor data processing.

Machine LearningSensor FusionData Integration

2023–2025 · MSc Thesis

Settling Velocity Density Function of Cohesive Particles

Designed the measurement setup and data analysis procedure to estimate the particle velocity density function of deep-sea sediment samples from turbidity measurements.

Neural NetworksPythonOptical Measurements
II — Output

Publications

Peer-reviewed papers, conference presentations, and technical reports.

Peer-reviewed paper

Advancements in Wind Turbine Wake Modelling using 3D scanning LiDAR measurements

M. Turrini, K. Vimalakanthan, E. Bot

Journal of Physics: Conference Series · 2025

Conference presentation

Wind Direction Measurement Uncertainty Driven Analysis in a Sensor-Equipped Wind Farm

M. Turrini, N. Cassamo, H. Links, K. Hermans, L. Laas

EERA DeepWind · 2023

MSc thesis

Settling Velocity Density Function of Cohesive Particles from Turbidity Measurements

M. Turrini · Supervisors: R. Ouillon, F. Gallaire, T. Peacock

EPFL · 2025

Technical report

Application of Gaussian Processes to Dual-Doppler LiDAR scanning measurements for high frequency wind field reconstruction

N. Cassamo, M. Turrini, D. Wouters, A. van der Werff, W. Castricum, J.W. Wagenaar

TNO · 2021

III — Toolkit

Technical Skills

Programming & Data

Python · MATLAB · R · SQL · Git · HPC clusters

Machine Learning

PyTorch · TensorFlow · scikit-learn · Gaussian processes · deep and convolutional neural networks

Wind Energy

Flow and wake modeling · wind farm control · SCADA, LiDAR and sensor analysis · resource assessment

Optimization & Control

Optimization algorithms · control theory · energy management · grid integration · cost analysis

IV — Domains

Research Areas

Core domains of expertise spanning atmospheric sciences, remote sensing, and machine learning.

i

Atmospheric & Flow Modeling

I work on understanding flow behavior in and around wind farms, focusing on wake dynamics, turbulence, and mesoscale effects. This links to CFD and mesoscale models such as WRF, to capture the larger patterns that drive flow predictions and turbine behavior.

ii

Remote Sensing

I develop strategies for LiDAR and ADCP data analysis. These methods aim to capture phenomena such as flow patterns, vertical stratification, blockage, jets, and shear layers at higher resolution, with direct relevance for wind turbine and wind farm operations.

iii

Machine Learning

I explore data-driven models across natural flow modeling, forecasting, and system data analysis from SCADA and other sensors. By integrating ML with physical models, I am interested in building hybrid solutions to understand and model the world.

V — Full record

Curriculum Vitae

Complete details of my education, experience, and publications.

Download CV (PDF)

Last updated: January 2026

VI — Get in touch

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