Josep Hueso Rebassa

Background

Dr Josep Hueso Rebassa is a Research Fellow in Propulsion Aerodynamics at the Centre for Propulsion and Thermal Power Engineering, Cranfield University, and an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA). His research focuses on computational aerodynamics (CFD), developing advanced workflows for the design, analysis, and optimisation of intakes and exhaust systems for next-generation propulsion architectures. He investigates propulsion integration challenges such as intake distortion, intake–fan coupling, and exhaust system design and performance. His work has contributed to the development of CFD tools adopted by industry and supported the design and de-risking of major wind tunnel experiments.

He holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Cranfield University and multiple degrees from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), including MScs in Aeronautical and Management Engineering and a BSc in Aerospace Vehicle Engineering. His doctoral research focused on the aerodynamic design and optimisation of non-axisymmetric exhaust systems to improve Ultra-High Bypass Ratio Aero-engine integration with the airframe.

Dr Hueso Rebassa has collaborated extensively with Rolls-Royce through ATI and EU-funded programmes. In 2025, he was part of the team awarded the Rolls-Royce Global Steve Gegg Memorial Award for Outstanding Aerothermal Engineering (runner-up) for developing novel design tools for powerplant integration.

Alongside his research, he teaches on the Propulsion System Performance and Integration module of the Propulsion and Thermal Power MSc in Cranfield and supervises MSc and PhD students. He is a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and participates in conferences and guest lectures. His ambition is to lead research that transforms the design of future propulsion architectures, enabling cleaner, more efficient technologies and accelerating the transition to sustainable aviation.

Publications

• Articles in journals
• Conference papers