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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 2017 2021
- 2 Active
Advanced EnerGy-absorption Polymer for Impact-resistant Smart composites
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/11/19 → 30/04/21
Project: Research council
NHYTE - New Hybrid Thermoplastic Composite Aerostructures Manufacturede by Out of Autoclave Continous Automated Technologies
Meo, M., Ciampa, F. & Pinto, F.
1/05/17 → 30/04/20
Project: EU Commission
Research Output 2012 2019
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
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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
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
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Thermoplastic polyurethane composites for railway applications: experimental and numerical study of hybrid laminates with improved impact resistance
Rizzo, F., Cuomo, S., Pinto, F., Pucillo, G. & Meo, M., 24 Jun 2019, In : Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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A Thermoplastic Polymer Coating for Improved Impact Resistance of Railways CFRP Laminates
Cuomo, S., Rizzo, F., Pucillo, G., Pinto, F. & Meo, M., 26 Jun 2018, European Society for Composite Materials (ESCM): ECCM18 - 18th Conference on Composite Materials (24-28 June 2018 Athens).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Thesis
Smart Multifunctional Composite Materials for Improvement of Structural and Non-Structural Properties
Author: Pinto, F., 31 Dec 2013Supervisor: Meo, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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Structural Health Monitoring and Power Harvesting Systems for Aerospace Applications
Author: Boccardi, S., 19 Jun 2019Supervisor: Meo, M. (Supervisor) & Pinto, F. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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