Researcher (type a) at the University of Bologna since June 2023, carries out his research activities in the field of Metallurgy. He currently focuses his studies on alloys produced using additive technology and casting processes, analyzing the relationships among processes (production technologies, heat treatments and surface modification), microstructure and mechanical properties. He is involved in national and international research projects, as well as in industrial collaborations with local companies. Further details on the research activities are available in the "Research Themes" section of this site and in the publications associated with the ORCID ID: 0000-0002-5737-6362.
EDUCATION
- High school diploma obtained at the Liceo Statale "Albert Einstein" of Teramo (July 2012), with grade 96/100.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bologna (September 2015), with 110/110 points cum laude, discussing the experimental thesis in Metallurgia T entitled: "Caratterizzazione a caldo della lega di alluminio da fonderia A354-T6 ”.
- Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bologna (March 2018), with 110/110 cum laude, discussing the experimental thesis in Metallurgi Meccanica M entitled "Studio degli effetti della detonazione su pistoni in lega Al-Si-Cu-Ni-Mg sottoposti a trattamento termico T7”.
- PhD in Mechanics and Advanced Engineering Sciences - University of Bologna achieved on 03/22/2023 presenting a final dissertation entitled “Optimization of an innovative T6 heat treatment for the AlSi10Mg alloy processed by Laser-based Powder Bed Fusion: effect on microstructure, mechanical properties, and tribological behavior” (tutor: Prof.ssa L. Ceschini).
ACADEMIC CAREER
- November 2019 - October 2022: PhD student at the Department of Industrial Engineering (DIN), DIMSAI PhD course (PhD in Mechanics and Advanced Engineering Sciences). Thesis: "Optimization of an innovative T6 heat treatment for the AlSi10Mg alloy processed by Laser-based Powder Bed Fusion: effect on microstructure, mechanical properties, and tribological behavior".
- November 2022 - June 2023: Research Fellow at the Department of Industrial Engineering (DIN) - Metallurgy Group of the University of Bologna. Research topic: ""Development of aluminum alloys, heat treatments and surface modifications for high-performance components made with additive manufacturing processes".
- From June 2023: Researcher in the disciplinary sector ING-IND/21 - Metallurgy at the School of Engineering and Architecture of the University of Bologna, with reference to the Department of Industrial Engineering.
TEACHING ACTIVITY
- He is currently professor of Metallurgia con Laboratorio in the Degree Course in Chemistry and technologies for the environment and for materials.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
- September 2018 - September 2019: Manufacturing engineer at Poggipolini S.r.l. (Via Emilia, 262, 40068 San Lazzaro di Savena BO) with responsibility in the field of heat treatments, quality control, mechanical characterization and failure analysis related to the production process. Consultant in the metallurgical field of the research and development area.
RESEARCH ACTIVITY AWARDS
- Giannotti Award 2022 assigned by the IAssociazione Italiana di Metallurgia (AIM) for the best work presented by an AIM Junior Member at the 27th Convegno Nazionale Trattamenti Termici.
ASSOCIATIONS, NETWORKS AND TECHNICAL COMMITTEES
- Member of the Associazione Italiana di Metallurgia (AIM), Milan; member of the AIM Technical Committee "Powder Metallurgy and Additive Technologies".
TUTORING
- Tutoring of over 20 experimental degree theses as co-supervisor for the Bachelor's and Master's degree courses in Industrial Chemistry, Mechanical, Chemistry, Management and Energy Engineering at the University of Bologna.
NON-INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY
Teaching in the training course in "Vehicle design and advanced prototyping technologies" organized by Adecco Group and the Department of Industrial Engineering of the University of Bologna, and funded by the Emilia Romagna Region, module "Technologies for advanced prototyping using 3D printing” (2023).
