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Enrico Troiani

Associate Professor

Department of Industrial Engineering

Academic discipline: IIND-01/D Aerospace Structures and Design

Director of Second Cycle Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Curriculum vitae

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR,  DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, SSD ING-IND/04

 

PREVIOUS POSITIONS

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, UNIVERSITA’ DI BOLOGNA, SSD ING-IND/04, JULY 2001 - DECEMBER 2021

- RESEARCH GRANT

DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING, UNIVERSITA’ DI PISA, JULY 2000 – JUNE 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

- RESEARCH GRANT

DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING, UNIVERSITA’ DI PISA, DECEMBER 1999 – JUNE 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.

 

- PhD IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

POLITECNICO DI MILANO – UNIVERSITA’ DI PISA, NOVEMBER 1996 – FEBRUARY 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

 

- MSc IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

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

RESEARCH ACTIVITY

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, from NOVEMBER 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

from SEPTEMBER 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)

from 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)

from 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)

from 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

 

PATENTS

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

 

AWARDS

- 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"

 

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH PROJECTS

- 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)

 

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

- 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.

 

TEACHING

  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 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.

 

SUPERVISOR in more than 250 Bachelor and Master theses

SUPERVISOR in 9 PhD in Aerospace Engineering

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”

 

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.