PhD student in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Bologna, enrolled in the Automotive Engineering for Intelligent Mobility program. The research focuses on the analysis and optimization of laser-based manufacturing processes for automotive applications, with particular attention to welding and cutting technologies. The work combines numerical modeling and machine learning techniques to investigate laser–material interactions and support the development of more efficient and reliable processes.
Contact details
✉️ samuele.piandoro2@unibo.it
📞 +39 347 335 3732
📍 Viale Della Resistenza 29/A, Marsciano (PG) 06055, Italy
Personal information
Citizenship: Italian
Languages: Italian (native), English (B2)
Skills
• Python, MATLAB
• STAR-CCM+, FLOW-3D, OpenFOAM
• MS Office package
• Communication, teamwork, scientific writing
Experience
Tutor – University of Bologna (Italy) | 2024 – present
⋄ Tutoring activities for the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in Mechanical and Management Engineering.
⋄ Courses: Tecnologie Speciali M (MSc), Studi di Fabbricazione T (BSc).
Lecturer – University of Bologna (Italy) | 2024 – present
⋄ Guest lecturer for the course Advanced Manufacturing Technologies for Automotive Industry (MSc, Mechanical Engineering), delivering specific lessons on laser process numerical simulations.
PhD Student – University of Bologna (Italy) | 2023 – present
⋄ Research on laser-based manufacturing processes for automotive applications, focusing on numerical modeling and machine learning techniques.
Education
PhD in Mechanical Engineering – Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna | 2023 – present
⋄ Research focus: Numerical modeling of laser-based processes in the automotive sector.
Master’s Degree in Energy and Nuclear Engineering – Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna | 2020 – 2023
⋄ Graduated with honors (110/110).
⋄ Main subjects: Energy systems, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering – Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna | 2017 – 2020
⋄ Graduated with 105/110.
⋄ Main subjects: Mechanics, materials science, and industrial processes.
Publications
Piandoro, S., Fortunato, A., Liverani, E., & Ascari, A.
Numerical Investigation of Pulsed Welding on Aluminum Alloy with a Dual-Region Laser Source: Exploring Non-Equal Pulse Parameters. ESAFORM 2025.
Angeloni, C., Piandoro, S., Liverani, E., & Fortunato, A.
Numerical and Experimental Study of High-Speed Laser Cutting of Copper Current Collectors: Process Optimization for Quality Assessment. Advanced Materials Technologies, 2025.
⋄ doi.org/10.1002/admt.202401905
Cestone, L., Melkote, S. N., Liverani, E., Piandoro, S., Ascari, A., & Fortunato, A.
The Effect of Temperature on Magnetic Properties and Surface Integrity in Nd₂Fe₁₄B Permanent Magnets, Under Dry and Wet Grinding for Automotive Applications. Advanced Engineering Materials, 2024.
⋄ doi.org/10.1002/adem.202401200
