Pierluigi Della Vecchia is Assistant Professor in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Naples Federico II, where he obtained both his Master’s degree and Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. His research focuses on flight mechanics, flight testing, digital certification, and model-based systems engineering applied to manned and unmanned aerial vehicles. He has gained extensive experience in national and European research projects, collaborating with leading institutions and industries on innovative concepts for low-emission aviation and UAV certification frameworks. In addition to his academic activities, he has contributed to the development of digital design and analysis tools for aircraft conceptual and preliminary design, coordinating research tasks and supervising numerous student projects. Dr. Della Vecchia is a member of the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIDAA) and actively participates in international consortia in the fields of Clean Aviation and UAS regulation.