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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, balancing high performance, low weight and sustainability for applications in the fields of Aerospace, Automotive, Energy and Sport industries.
Current research interests include:
- Bio-inspired composites for improved impact resistance
- Hybrid materials with NDE/SHM features
- Natural Fibres and Natural Fibres Composites for green structural applications
- 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)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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
- natural fibres
- green composites
- Sustainable materials
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Projects
- 3 Finished
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Fly Zero paper on liquid H2
Mays, T., Bowen, C., Butler, R., Hill, A., Loukaides, E., Lunt, A., Meo, M., Pegg, E., Pinto, F., Rhead, A. & Yu, H.
Aerospace Technology Institute
28/06/21 → 27/09/21
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Advanced EnerGy-absorption Polymer for Impact-resistant Smart composites
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/11/19 → 30/11/21
Project: Research council
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NHYTE - New Hybrid Thermoplastic Composite Aerostructures Manufactured by Out of Autoclave Continuous Automated Technologies
Meo, M., Ciampa, F. & Pinto, F.
1/05/17 → 31/10/20
Project: EU Commission
Research output
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A multifunctional ultra-thin acoustic membrane with self-healing properties for adaptive low-frequency noise control
Boccaccio, M., Myronidis, K., Thielke, M., Meo, M. & Pinto, F., 31 Dec 2022, In: Scientific Reports. 12, 1, 17790.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A novel, bioinspired, non-Newtonian energy absorption medium for the protection of composite laminates under Low Velocity Impact (LVI).
Myronidis, K., Kopec, M., Meo, M. & Pinto, F., 20 Apr 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) Bioinspiration, Biomimetics, and Bioreplication XII. Martin-Palma, R. J., Knez, M. & Lakhtakia, A. (eds.). SPIE, Vol. XII. 120410D. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 12041).Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter in a published conference proceeding
1 Citation (SciVal) -
Design, Manufacturing, and Characterization of Hybrid Carbon/Hemp Sandwich Panels
Boccarusso, L., Pinto, F., Cuomo, S., De Fazio, D., Myronidis, K., Durante, M. & Meo, M., 31 Jan 2022, In: Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 31, 1, p. 769-785 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development of an analytical model for optimisation of the ultrasonic consolidation of composite prepreg
Flora, F., Rizzo, F., Pinto, F. & Meo, M., 15 Apr 2022, In: Composites Part B - Engineering. 235, 109782.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Manufacturing and characterisation of a new thermal pre-stressed carbon fibre-reinforced lattice core for sandwich panels
Flora, F., Pinto, F. & Meo, M., 1 Apr 2022, In: Journal of Composite Materials. 56, 8, p. 1233-1254 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Thesis
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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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