Fintan Healy is an aerospace researcher focused on the aeroelastic behaviour of highly flexible aircraft. He has a background in structural dynamics, experimental testing, and numerical modelling, developed through his engineering studies and a stint in industry.

He completed a PhD at the University of Bristol on floating wingtips—hinged wing extensions designed to reduce loads during manoeuvres. This work combined wind tunnel experiments with low-order nonlinear modelling to study how large deflections affect aircraft stability.

Since then, his research has included the conceptual design of hydrogen-powered aircraft and the influence of liquid sloshing on flight dynamics. He is currently developing techniques for predicting nonlinear instabilities in flexible structures, alongside a software framework to support the modeling and analysis of flexible aircraft. His work aims to support the design of lighter, safer, and more sustainable aircraft.