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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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Multi-Application BONDing (MABOND)
Loukaides, E. (PI), Butler, R. (CoI) & Pinto, F. (CoI)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/07/24 → 30/06/27
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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GKN Prosperity Partnership
Butler, R. (PI), Anaya-Izquierdo, K. (CoI), Bowen, C. (CoI), Buchard, A. (CoI), Burrows, A. (CoI), Chew, J. (CoI), Fallon, C. (CoI), Kopec, M. (CoI), Loukaides, E. (CoI), Lunt, A. (CoI), Lupton, R. (CoI), Mays, T. (CoI), Pegg, E. (CoI), Pinto, F. (CoI), Rhead, A. (CoI) & Yu, H. (CoI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/12/23 → 30/11/28
Project: Research council
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KTP with Active Research Ltd
Courtney, C. (PI) & Pinto, F. (CoI)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
20/11/23 → 19/11/25
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Understanding the influence of novel protective strategies on subsurface damage in concrete
Lunt, A. (CoI), Fallon, C. (PI) & Pinto, F. (CoI)
21/02/23 → …
Project: Research-related funding
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Pioneering Engineered MYCOmposites (PEM) – a proof of concept;
Calabria-Holley, J. (PI) & Pinto, F. (PI)
Project: Research-related funding
Research output
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Highly Entangled Hydrogels by Photoiniferter-Mediated Polymerization
Irvine, G., Myronidis, K., Pinto, F. & Kopec, M., 17 Apr 2025, In: Angewandte Chemie International Edition. 64, 17, e202421970.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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3D-auxetic elastomeric cellular structures for impact protection
Blake, P., Fallon, C., Pinto, F., Myronidis, K. & Elhawary, O., 24 Sept 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Protective Structures (IJPS).Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A bistable impact resistant sandwich carbon-fibre reinforced core
Flora, F., Boccaccio, M., Pinto, F. & Meo, M., 1 Mar 2024, In: Composite Structures. 331, 117865.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bio-inspired optimisation design strategy of graded hemp core for hybrid carbon/hemp sandwich laminates
Boccarusso, L., De Fazio, D., Myronidis, K., Durante, M. & Pinto, F., 30 Nov 2024, In: International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 135, 5-6, p. 2811-2827 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Novel solutions for structural protections: retrofitting impact-vulnerable structures with non-Newtonian polymers
Elhawary, O., Amjard, M. A., Fallon, C., Lunt, A. J. G. & Pinto, F., 9 May 2024, Behavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials XVIII. Wissa, A., Soto, M. G. & Mailen, R. W. (eds.). Washington, U. S. A., 1294708. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 12947).Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter in a published conference proceeding
Thesis
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Smart Multifunctional Composite Materials for Improvement of Structural and Non-Structural Properties
Pinto, F. (Author)Meo, M. (Supervisor), 31 Dec 2013Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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Prizes
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Sustainability and Climate Action Awards 2024
Rutter, B. (Recipient), Sanders, F. (Recipient), Cayzer, S. (Recipient) & Pinto, F. (Recipient), Jul 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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88 pianists
Loukaides, E. (Organiser), Dhokia, V. (Organiser), Carnevale, M. (Contributor), Pinto, F. (Contributor), Mogles, N. (Contributor), Carey, E. (Contributor), Bowen, D. (Contributor), Janson, D. (Contributor), Jagpal, R. (Contributor) & Jawale, K. (Contributor)
1 Mar 2018 → 19 Aug 2019Activity: Public, Community and School Engagement › School engagement
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Ignite Event: Identifying the Elephant
Perge, L. (Chair), Abdelmagid, T. (Organiser), Calabria-Holley, J. (Speaker), Pinto, F. (Speaker), Lazarus, J. (Speaker), Oporto Lisboa, L. (Contributor), Syrda, J. (Contributor), Barry, P. (Performer) & Pal, P. (Contributor)
9 Jul 2024Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Other academic event (organisation, presentation, attendance)
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Up Late At the Holburne
Pinto, F. (Organiser), Abdelmagid, T. (Speaker), Perge, L. (Contributor), Barry, P. (Contributor), Oporto Lisboa, L. (Speaker) & Elhawary, O. (Speaker)
27 Sept 2024Activity: Public, Community and School Engagement › Public talk, lecture, debate, seminar, workshop
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An insight on natural based structural materials
Pinto, F. (Speaker)
15 Jan 2025Activity: Public, Community and School Engagement › Public talk, lecture, debate, seminar, workshop
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The Elephant Game – Beyond Bricks and Mortars
Abdelmagid, T. (Speaker), Barry, P. (Organiser), Abdelmagid, T. (Chair) & Pinto, F. (Contributor)
23 Sept 2024Activity: Public, Community and School Engagement › Performance, concert, exhibition, festival, demonstration