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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 2020
- 1 Active
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 2018
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
Bioinspired pseudoductile composite laminates with hierarchical energy absorption mechanism
Rizzo, F., Pinto, F. & Meo, M., 27 Mar 2018, International Society for Optics and Photonics: Bioinspiration, Biomimetics, and Bioreplication VIII. Vol. 10593.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Energy absorption
Carbon fibers
Laminates
Composite materials
Polymers
8
Citations
(Scopus)
Low energy actuation technique of bistable composites for aircraft morphing
Nicassio, F., Scarselli, G., Pinto, F., Ciampa, F., Iervolino, O. & Meo, M., 1 Apr 2018, In : Aerospace Science and Technology. 75, p. 35-46 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Aircraft
Airfoils
Composite materials
Interfacial energy
Laminates
17
Citations
(Scopus)
Recent advances in active infrared thermography for non-destructive testing of aerospace components
Ciampa, F., Mahmoodi, P., Pinto, F. & Meo, M., 16 Feb 2018, In : Sensors (Switzerland). 18, 2, 609.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article
Open Access
File
Nondestructive examination
Aircraft
Microwaves
Eddy currents
damage
4
Citations
(Scopus)
Damage tolerance of bio-inspired helicoidal composites under low velocity impact
Ginzburg, D., Pinto, F., Iervolino, O. & Meo, M., 1 Feb 2017, In : Composite Structures. 161, p. 187-203 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Damage tolerance
Laminates
Composite materials
Impact testing
Carbon fiber reinforced plastics