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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
- 3 Active
Advanced EnerGy-absorption Polymer for Impact-resistant Smart composites
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/11/19 → 31/07/21
Project: Research council
Novel Carbon/Hemp hybrid composites with improved mechanical properties for structural applications
Pinto, F., Durante, M. & Boccarusso, L.
1/07/19 → 31/10/20
Project: Research-related funding
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
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., 15 Jun 2020, In : Composite Structures. 242, 112148.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
High-velocity impact investigation on thermoplastic polyurethane/CFRP T-stiffened panel
Rizzo, F., D'Agostino, T., Cuomo, S., Pinto, F. & Meo, M., 6 Mar 2020.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
INVESTIGATION OF SILICA-BASED SHEAR THICKENING FLUID IN ENHANCING COMPOSITE IMPACT RESISTANCE
Rizzo, F., Pinto, F. & Meo, M., 5 May 2020, In : Applied Composite Materials.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
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
Open Access
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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
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Thesis
Development of Impact Localisation and Force Reconstruction Structural Health Monitoring techniques for Aerospace components
Author: De Simone, M. E., 20 Nov 2019Supervisor: Meo, M. (Supervisor), Pinto, F. (Supervisor) & Ciampa, F. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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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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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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