PROFESSORE ASSOCIATO A TEMPO INDETERMINATO presso il DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA INDUSTRIALE, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, SSD ING-IND/04
POSIZIONI PRECEDENTI
RICERCATORE UNIVERSITARIO A TEMPO INDETERMINATO presso il DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA INDUSTRIALE, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, LUGLIO 2001 - DICEMBRE 2021
- ASSEGNO DI RICERCA
DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA AEROSPAZIALE, UNIVERSITA’ DI PISA, LUGLIO 2000 – GIUGNO 2001
Development of a Multi-Disciplinar Optimization Software for Non-Conventional Aircraft Configurations”; the research subject is the multidisciplinary optimization and preliminary design of a biplane transport aircraft with opposite swept wings connected in a box wing configuration. Work carried out in collaboration of a set of Italian universities and EADS Germany
- BORSA DI STUDIO
DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA AEROSPAZIALE, UNIVERSITA’ DI PISA, DICEMBRE 1999 – GIUGNO 2000
Evaluation of Mixed Mode delamination propagation and Compression After Impact behavior in composite materials; experimental test campaign and finite elements analyses for the interlaminar fracture toughness of carbon/epoxy systems within the framework of EU FP6 project.
TITOLI ACCADEMICI
- DOTTORATO DI RICERCA IN INGEGNERIA AEROSPAZIALE
POLITECNICO DI MILANO – UNIVERSITA’ DI PISA, NOVEMBRE 1996 – FEBBRAIO 2000
Research: A numerical model for the evaluation of delamination behavior based on the Strain Energy Release Rate (SERR) has been developed. The results have been compared with experimental tests on a CFRP non-symmetrical sandwich with Nomex core. Under fatigue loads, the delamination reaches a stable condition. The analysis showed that the propagation is strongly influenced by local instability phenomena and is therefore necessary to consider the different opening mode contributions to the SERR. Propagation threshold diagrams have been developed through an experimental mixed mode test campaign.
Thesis title: An Energetic Criterion for the Study of Delamination Arrest in Composite Materials
- LAUREA IN INGEGNERIA AERONAUTICA
UNIVERSITA’ DI PISA, 1996
Research: The fatigue life of stiffened sheets with multiple side damage (collinear array of cracks) has been evaluated and the Stress Intensity Factor is obtained by an analytical approach. A closed form solution has been developed by the theory of complex variable functions. The results have been compared with a Finite Element Method software (MSC/NASTRAN) and an approximate method (Compound Functions).
Thesis title: Stress Intensity Factor evaluation in stiffened sheets with multiple side damage: an application of the complex variable functions theory
ATTIVITA’ DI RICERCA
DESCRIZIONE
Scientific and research activity is documented by the list of publications, research contracts and participation in collaborative projects, and has developed, in the context of Aerospace Structures and Constructions, according to different main lines. Below, a brief description:
- Development and evaluation of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) systems for the aerospace industry;
- Damage Tolerance in CFRP Structures - Numerical and Experimental Analysis of Low Energy Near Edge Impacts;
- Debonding and crack growth in adhesively bonded joints;
- Laser shock peening on aluminum alloys components for airframe applications;
- Unmanned aerial vehicles structural design;
- Microsatellite development, structural design
SCIENTIFIC COORDINATOR
MASTERLAB, UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA, ITALY, OCTOBER 2008 – TO PRESENT
MaSTeRLab is the Materials, Structures and Technology Research Laboratory of the University of Bologna, Forlì Campus. This is a research group in the field of innovative materials, structures and technologies to get together the skills available, at the then II Faculty of Engineering, in the aeronautical, automotive and shipbuilding sectors.
SCIENTIFIC COORDINATOR OPERATING UNIT AERONAUTICS, AERODYNAMICS AND PROPULSION
CIRI - AEROSPACE, da NOVEMBRE 2019
The mission of CIRI Aerospace is to promote the development of knowledge, expertise and research services for companies and research entities operating in the sectors of aeronautics, space, energy systems, advanced materials and mechanical systems, sensors technologies, nautical and ground transportation. The activities are organized in research projects that can be funded by companies or by supported research programs, preferably in collaboration with companies.
MEMBER OF UMA3 INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION
da SETTEMBRE 2020
Unique Materials for Advanced Aerospace Applications – UMA3; PROPOSAL 952463-UMA3-H2020-WIDESPREAD-2020-5
The overall aim of UMA3 (Unique Materials for Advanced Aerospace Applications) project is to create an international excellence centre to reinforce the University of Miskolc, Hungary (Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering) position by enhancing the scientific excellence, knowledge and technology degree of innovation potential for Unique Materials for Advanced Aerospace Applications. The challenge addressed is to use the H2020 twinning instrument, i.e. excellence centre as a trigger to enhance the competitiveness of regional and national SMEs and large companies in aerospace sector.
Partner: University of Miskolc (Hungary), University of Patras (Greece), Fraunhofer Institute (Germany), International Center in Advanced Materials and raw materials for Castilla y Leon (Spain)
COLLABORATION WITH TUDELFT UNIVERSITY (NL)
dal 2009
Collaboration with Structural Integrity & Composites (SI&C) research group of Delft Technical University. The SI&C group in the Department of Aerospace Structures and Materials closes the loop from design to realization by focusing on research related to the manufacturing, maintenance, and repairment of aerospace structures. The main focus is the Fatigue and Damage Tolerance analysis of adhesively bonded joints and Structural Health Monitoring of Aerospace Components.
COLLABORATION WITH CLARKSON UNIVERSITY – POTSDAM, NY (USA)
dal 2014
Holistic Approach to Structural Integrity Process (HolSIP) project: it combines research fields such as Health Usage Monitoring (HUMS), Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), Adaptive Structures, Machine Learning Algorithms, initial and current structural conditions, Flight Load and Condition Monitoring.
Partners: Clarkson University (USA), Delft Technical University (NL), Carleton University (CAN)
COLLABORATION WITH UNIVERSITY OF WITWATERSRAND - JOHANNESBURG (SA)
dal 2016
Collaboration with School of Mechanical, Industrial, Aeronautical Engineering on Laser Shock Peening for the improvement of fatigue performances in advanced light alloys.
Partners: Airbus Germany
BREVETTI
Italian Patent RM 2008 A 438, 06/08/2008 "Assembly of sheets on extruded profiles by means of the Friction Stir Welding (FSW) technology, design of an innovative profile shape for material filling " Holder: ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA' DI BOLOGNA; Inventors: Donati Lorenzo, Troiani Enrico, Minak Giangiacomo, Morri Alessandro, Ceruti Alessandro. Dal 06-08-2008 a oggi
PREMI E RICONOSCIMENTI
- WINNER OF THE SPINNER 2013 GLOBAL GRANT
CIRI - AEROSPACE, JANUARY 2013 – DECEMBER 2013
"Interventions for human resources qualification in the research and technological innovation sectors”, this is the program of the Emilia-Romagna Region established to promote the upgrade and qualification of knowledge and competences of people operating in R&D, technology transfer and innovation. The iLaser group promoted the transfer knowledge of Laser Shock Peening Technology for the improvement of the fatigue behavior of metallic structures.
- Royal Aeronautical Society Bronze Medal, 2013
awarded for the paper "G.Molinari, I.Meneghin, M.Melega, E.Troiani (2012). Parametric Damage Tolerance Design of Metallic Aeronautical Stiffened Panels. THE AERONAUTICAL JOURNAL, vol. 116, p. 815-831, ISSN: 0001-9240". Award presented at the Sopwith Lecture held at the Society London, UK site on July 2013
- Most Cited Author 2005-2008
Acta Astronautica - Elsevier, Award for the paper "P. Tortora, E. Troiani (2005). The microsatellite research program at the Università di Bologna. Acta Astronautica, vol. 55 (7), p. 696-704, ISSN: 0094-5765"
RESPONSABILITA' SCIENTIFICA PROGETTI RICERCA INTERNAZIONALI
- WORK PACKAGE LEADER
SEPTEMBER 2020 – TO PRESENT
Unique Materials for Advanced Aerospace Applications – UMA3; PROPOSAL 952463-UMA3-H2020-WIDESPREAD-2020-5
By the H2020 twinning instrument, i.e. excellence centre as a trigger to enhance the competitiveness of regional and national SMEs and large companies in aerospace sector, the WP2 will focus on powder metallurgy and additive manufacturing, light-weight alloys and composite materials and high performance (composite) nanocoatings prepared by PVD. Two kinds of research are carried out: upstream or fundamental research and downstream or more applied research.
Partner: University of Miskolc (Hungary), University of Patras (Greece), Fraunhofer Institute (Germany), International Center in Advanced Materials and raw materials for Castilla y Leon (Spain)
- SCIENTIFIC COORDINATOR OPERATING UNIT UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA
CLEAN SKY; FP7 CSJU-GAM-GRA-2008-001: GREEN REGIONAL AIRCRAFT ITD
JUNE 2008 – JUNE 2015
Inside the WP 1.4.1 Low Weight Configurations, development of numerical tool for the weight reduction in composite wings.
Partner: University of Pisa (Italy), Leonardo Aircraft Division (Italy), Airbus D&S (Germany), Piaggio Aero (Italy), Fraunhofer Gesellschaft (Germany), Hellenic Aerospace Industry (Greece), Onera (France)
- MEMBER OF OPERATING UNIT UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA
PRIN 2003, Flotte di minipiattaforme per operazioni in ambienti ostili
NOVEMBER 2003 – DECEMBER 2005
Analisi e sperimentazione di sistemi di comunicazione per flotte di minipiattaforme cooperanti e sviluppo di strutture per microsatelliti Leader: University of Roma La Sapienza (Italy)
TRASFERIMENTO TECNOLOGICO
- CO-FOUNDER ALMASpace SrL, JULY 2007 – DECEMBER 2013
University spin-off company, dedicated to the design, manufacture and operation of low-cost, high-quality space systems. Web site: www.almaspace.com.
Employees at 01/10/2013: 14
The ALMASpace company was acquired by SITAEL in February 2014.
ATTIVITA’ DIDATTICA
- ATTIVITA' DIDATTICA FRONTALE
- Aerospace Structures C.I., modulo Aerospace Structures, A.A. 2020-2021, 60 ore, 6 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua inglese, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, MSc Aerospace Engineering, docente responsabile dell’intero corso.
- Costruzioni Aeronautiche, A.A. 2020-2021, 60 ore, 9 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Ingegneria Aerospaziale
- Tecniche di Controllo Non Distruttive, A.A. 2020-2021, 14 ore, 2 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Master in Materiali Compositi - Faenza
- Aerospace Structures C.I., modulo Aerospace Structures-A, A.A. 2019-2020, 60 ore, 6 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua inglese, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, MSc Aerospace Engineering, docente responsabile dell’intero corso.
- Costruzioni Aeronautiche, A.A. 2019-2020, 60 ore, 9 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Ingegneria Aerospaziale
- Tecniche di Controllo Non Distruttive, A.A. 2019-2020, 14 ore, 2 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Master in Materiali Compositi - Faenza
- Aerospace Structures C.I., modulo Aerospace Structures-A, A.A. 2018-2019, 60 ore, 6 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua inglese, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, MSc Aerospace Engineering, docente responsabile dell’intero corso.
- Costruzioni Aeronautiche, A.A. 2018-2019, 60 ore, 9 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Ingegneria Aerospaziale
- Tecniche di Controllo Non Distruttive, A.A. 2018-2019, 14 ore, 2 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Master in Materiali Compositi - Faenza
- Aerospace Structures C.I., modulo Aerospace Structures-A, A.A. 2017-2018, 60 ore, 6 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua inglese, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, MSc Aerospace Engineering, docente responsabile dell’intero corso.
- Costruzioni Aeronautiche, A.A. 2017-2018, 60 ore, 9 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Ingegneria Aerospaziale
- Tecniche di Controllo Non Distruttive, A.A. 2017-2018, 14 ore, 2 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Master in Materiali Compositi - Faenza
- Aerospace Structures C.I., modulo Aerospace Structures-A, A.A. 2016-2017, 60 ore, 6 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua inglese, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, MSc Aerospace Engineering, docente responsabile dell’intero corso.
- Costruzioni Aeronautiche, A.A. 2016-2017, 60 ore, 9 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Ingegneria Aerospaziale
- Il Volo Atmosferico e Spaziale: Storia, Tecnologie ed Applicazioni (B2) (Moduli 8 e 9), 4 ore, SSD ING-IND/05, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Istituto di Studi Superiori Collegio Superiore
- Tecniche di Controllo Non Distruttive, A.A. 2016-2017, 14 ore, 2 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Master in Materiali Compositi - Faenza
- Aerospace Structures C.I., modulo Aerospace Structures-A, A.A. 2015-2016, 60 ore, 6 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua inglese, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, MSc Aerospace Engineering, docente responsabile dell’intero corso.
- Costruzioni Aeronautiche (modulo 2), A.A. 2015-2016, 30 ore, 3 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Ingegneria Aerospaziale
- Tecniche di Controllo Non Distruttive, A.A. 2015-2016, 14 ore, 2 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Master in Materiali Compositi - Faenza
- Laboratorio di Costruzioni Aeronautiche, A.A. 2015-2016, 30 ore, 3 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Ingegneria Aerospaziale
- Aerospace Structures C.I., modulo Aerospace Structures-A, A.A. 2014-2015, 60 ore, 6 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua inglese, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, MSc Aerospace Engineering, docente responsabile dell’intero corso.
- Costruzioni Aeronautiche, A.A. 2014-2015, 60 ore, 9 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Ingegneria Aerospaziale
- Laboratorio di Costruzioni Aeronautiche, A.A. 2013-2014, 30 ore, 3 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Ingegneria Aerospaziale
- Tolleranza al Danno di Strutture Aeronautiche LM, A.A. 2013-2014, 60 ore, 6 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Magistrale Ingegneria Aerospaziale.
- Strutture e Materiali Aerospaziali LM, A.A. 2012-2013, 60 ore, 6 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Magistrale Ingegneria Aerospaziale.
- Strutture e Materiali Aerospaziali LM, A.A. 2011-2012, 60 ore, 6 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Magistrale Ingegneria Aerospaziale.
- Tolleranza al Danno di Strutture Aeronautiche LM, A.A. 2011-2012, 60 ore, 6 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Magistrale Ingegneria Aerospaziale.
- Tecnologia delle Costruzioni Aeronautiche, A.A. 2011-2012, 60 ore, 6 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Ingegneria Aerospaziale.
- Strutture e Materiali Aerospaziali LM, A.A. 2010-2011, 60 ore, 6 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Magistrale Ingegneria Aerospaziale.
- Tolleranza al Danno di Strutture Aeronautiche LM, A.A. 2010-2011, 60 ore, 6 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Magistrale Ingegneria Aerospaziale.
- Strutture e Materiali Aerospaziali LM, A.A. 2009-2010, 60 ore, 6 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Magistrale Ingegneria Aerospaziale.
- Progetto Generale di Aeromobili LS, A.A. 2009-2010, 60 ore, 6 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Specialistica Ingegneria Aerospaziale.
- Strutture e Materiali Aerospaziali LS, A.A. 2008-2009, 90 ore, 9 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Specialistica Ingegneria Aerospaziale.
- Progetto Generale di Aeromobili LS, A.A. 2008-2009, 60 ore, 6 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Specialistica Ingegneria Aerospaziale.
- Strutture e Materiali Aerospaziali LS, A.A. 2007-2008, 90 ore, 9 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Specialistica Ingegneria Aerospaziale.
- Progetto Generale di Aeromobili LS, A.A. 2007-2008, 60 ore, 6 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Specialistica Ingegneria Aerospaziale.
- Strutture e Materiali Aerospaziali LS, A.A. 2006-2007, 90 ore, 9 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Specialistica Ingegneria Aerospaziale.
- Strutture e Materiali Aerospaziali LS, A.A. 2005-2006, 90 ore, 9 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Specialistica Ingegneria Aerospaziale.
- Strutture e Materiali Aerospaziali LS, A.A. 2004-2005, 90 ore, 9 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Specialistica Ingegneria Aerospaziale.
- Strutture e Materiali Aerospaziali, A.A. 2003-2004, 90 ore, 9 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Quinquennale Ingegneria Aerospaziale.
- Strutture e Materiali Aerospaziali, A.A. 2002-2003, 90 ore, 9 CFU, SSD ING-IND/04, SC 09/A1, Lingua italiano, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, Laurea Quinquennale Ingegneria Aerospaziale.
- ATTIVITA' DIDATTICA INTEGRATIVA
RELATORE di oltre 250 TESI DI LAUREA E LAUREA MAGISTRALE
RELATORE di 9 TESI DI DOTTORATO in Ingegneria Aerospaziale
- ATTIVITA' DIDATTICA INTEGRATIVA INTERNAZIONALE
EXTERNAL ASSESSOR
UNIVERSITY OF WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTHAFRICA
MAY 2014 – TO PRESENT
Collaboration within the Structural Mechanics courses for the assessment of the teaching activities. Supervision as external examiner of MSc and PhD candidates performing research in Laser Shock Peening and Friction Stir Welding topics.
EXTERNAL ASSESSOR
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA, SOUTHAFRICA
JUNE 2012 – JUNE 2016
Since 2012, collaboration within the Fatigue and Structural Mechanics courses for the assessment of the teaching activities. Supervision as external examiner of BSc, MSc and PhD candidates performing research in Structural Health Monitoring and Laser Shock Peening topics.
PhD EXTERNAL ASSESSOR
DELFT UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, NETHERLANDS
2013
Wilson, G.S., “Fatigue Crack Growth Prediction for generalized fiber metal laminates and hybrid materials”
PhD EXTERNAL ASSESSOR
DELFT UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, NETHERLANDS
2012
Rodi, R., “The Residual Strength Failure Sequence in Fibre Metal Laminates”
- ATTIVITA' DIDATTICA EXTRA-ISTITUZIONALE
TRAINING MANAGER
ISAERS - EASA PART 147 TRAINING AND EXAMINATION ORGANISATION
JANUARY 2013 – TO PRESENT
ISAERS is an EASA Part 147-approved training and examination organization with basic courses for Airline Maintenance Technicians Cat. B3 (piston-engine non-pressurized airplanes) and Cat. B1.1 (turbine engine airplanes).
GROUND INSTRUCTOR
PROFESSIONE VOLARE FLIGHT TRAINING ORGANIZATION
JUNE 2002 – TO PRESENT
Professione Volare is an EASA-approved flight school with courses for ATPL(A), Airline Transport Pilot License. Basic course on aircraft structures, materials, powerplants and general knowledge.