Fulvio Pinto

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Research interests

Dr Pinto’s main area of research is focused on the development of intelligent materials and structures via the introduction of new functionalities, enhancing mechanical and thermo-electrical properties for applications in the fields of Aerospace, Automotive, Energy and Sport industries.

Current research interests include:

Multiscale smart composites
Polymeric materials and nanocomposites for structural and non-structural applications
Bio-inspired composites for improved impact resistance in automotive and aerospace applications
Hybrid materials with NDE/SHM features
Active Polymers for shape morphing and adaptive structures in aerospace and industrial applications (morphing structures, soft actuators and sensors)
Graphene, Carbon-Nanotubes and Non-Newtonian fluids reinforced composite materials (hardness and damping)

Education/Academic qualification

Mechanical Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Bath

Keywords

TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
multiscale composites
smart materials and structures
hybrid laminates

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Projects

2 Active

Advanced EnerGy-absorption Polymer for Impact-resistant Smart composites

Pinto, F.

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

1/11/19 → 30/04/21

Project: Research council

NHYTE - New Hybrid Thermoplastic Composite Aerostructures Manufactured by Out of Autoclave Continuous Automated Technologies

Meo, M., Ciampa, F. & Pinto, F.

EU - Horizon 2020

1/05/17 → 30/04/20

Project: EU Commission

Research Output

17 Article
6 Conference contribution
1 Chapter
1 Review article

Carbon/hemp bio-hybrid composites: Effects of the stacking sequence on flexural, damping and impact properties

Pinto, F., Boccarusso, L., De Fazio, D., Cuomo, S., Durante, M. & Meo, M., 2 Mar 2020, In : Composite Structures. 242, 112148.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

3D bio-inspired hierarchical discontinuous CFRP with enhanced ductility

Rizzo, F., Pinto, F. & Meo, M., 15 Oct 2019, In : Composite Structures. 226, 111202.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

1 Citation (Scopus)

Development of multifunctional hybrid metal/carbon composite structures

Rizzo, F., Pinto, F. & Meo, M., 15 Aug 2019, In : Composite Structures. 222, 110907.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

2 Citations (Scopus)

High-velocity impact response on advanced hybrid composite structures

Rizzo, F., D'Agostino, T., Pinto, F. & Meo, M., 1 Jan 2019, Smart Structures and NDE for Energy Systems and Industry 4.0. Meyendorf, N. G., Gath, K. & Niezrecki, C. (eds.). SPIE, 109730T. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 10973).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

1 Citation (Scopus)