Alumni

37^th cycle

Sorrentino Gennaro

Ph.D. student, 37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Email: gennaro.sorrentino@polito.it
Thesis: Design Methodology of Electromagnetic Shock Absorbers for Vehicle Suspensions
Tutors: Nicola Amati

Ph.D. obtained in 2025
37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Thesis: Optimal Design and Control of Electric Traction Systems for Efficiency and Handling Enhancement in Battery Electric Vehicles
Tutors: Andrea Tonoli

Tramacere Eugenio

Ph.D. obtained in 2025
37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Thesis: Laboratory car testbed for single and multi-agent control: Testing of autonomous driving control algorithms using scaled vehicles
Tutors: Nicola Amati

Iadarola Andrea

Ph.D. obtained in 2025
37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Thesis: Bio-based and recycled composite materials for the automotive industry
Tutors: Davide Salvatore Paolino

Dell'Edera Oronzo

Ph.D. obtained in 2025
37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Thesis: High-fidelity modeling for moored floating bodies
Tutors: Giuliana Mattiazzo

Giglio Enrico

Ph.D. obtained in 2025
37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Thesis: Optimal energy planning of high-RES systems with operational aspects: application to small islands
Tutors: Giuliana Mattiazzo

Berettoni Andrea

Ph.D. obtained in 2025
37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Thesis: Design, development and testing of lower limb prostheses: Enhancing versatility while preserving passive benefits
Tutors: Carlo De Benedictis

Coluccia Antonio

Ph.D. obtained in 2025
37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Thesis: Design methods for lightweight cellular structures produced via additive manufacturing
Tutors: Giorgio De Pasquale

Niosi Francesco

Ph.D. obtained in 2025
37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Thesis: Integrated Design and Optimization of Mooring Systems for Offshore Wind Platforms
Tutors: Giuliana Mattiazzo, Giovanni Bracco

Troise Mario

Ph.D. obtained in 2025
37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Thesis: Design and Testing of a Pipe Bundle Coupling Mechanism for Remote Maintenance in Nuclear Fusion Plants
Tutors: Stefano Mauro

Bianco Ettore

Ph.D. obtained in 2025
37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Thesis: eMotor advanced fault-tolerant torque control for automotive applications
Tutors: Massimiliana Carello, Iustin Radu Bojoi

Iannotti Pierluigi

Ph.D. obtained in 2025
37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Thesis: Development and Assessment of Structural Theories Using Machine Learning Techniques
Tutors: Marco Petrolo, Enrico Zappino

Martelli Salvatore

Ph.D. obtained in 2025
37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Thesis: Electrification of Autonomous Working Vehicles - Desing and Autonomous Driving Strategies development for Agricultural Rovers.
Tutors: Aurelio Soma'

Morena Alberto

Ph.D. obtained in 2025
37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Thesis: Shock Behavior of Graphite-Based Materials: Experimental Analysis and Numerical Modelling
Tutors: Lorenzo Peroni

Colucci Giovanni

Ph.D. obtained in 2025
37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Thesis: Pneumatic Soft Robotic System for Actuation and Sensing
Tutors: Giuseppe Quaglia

Pacheco Quinones Daniel

Ph.D. obtained in 2025
37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Thesis: Modeling, Control and Evaluation of the quasi-Spherical Parallel Manipulator: A master device for telesurgery and teleproctoring
Tutors: Daniela Maffiodo, Carlo Ferraresi, Med Amine Laribi

Bodo Giulia

Ph.D. obtained in 2025
37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Thesis: Development of Methodologies, Mechatronic Solutions and Controls for Upper Body Rehabilitative Robotics
Tutors: Andrea Tonoli

Guida Roberto

Ph.D. obtained in 2025
37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Thesis: Compact Electromechanical Actuators for Urban Air Mobility: Development of a Framework for Design, Digital Twin and PHM Integration in eVTOL Aircrafts
Tutors: Massimo Sorli

Santoro Luca

Ph.D. obtained in 2025
37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Thesis: Active thermography as non destructive evaluation technique for welded joints
Tutors: Raffaella Sesana, Francesca Maria Cura'

Shen Jiahui

Ph.D. obtained in 2025
37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Thesis: Higher-order Beam Theories for Continuum Damage Mechanics with Regularization Techniques
Tutors: Alfonso Pagani, Marco Petrolo

Lo Monaco Mirco

Ph.D. obtained in 2025
37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Thesis: Internet of Things for Vehicle Health Monitoring powered by Electromagnetic Energy Harvesters
Tutors: Aurelio Soma'

Pistorio Francesca

Ph.D. obtained in 2025
37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Thesis: The Role of Mechanics in Diagnostics and Degradation Modelling of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Tutors: Aurelio Soma'

Scano Daniele

Ph.D. obtained in 2025
37^th cycle (2021-2024)
Thesis: Development of finite elements for beam, plates, and shells with minimum DOFs
Tutors: Erasmo Carrera, Enrico Zappino

36^th cycle

Giorio Lorenzo

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: Modeling, Design and Testing Techniques for New Generation Industrial Rotors
Tutors: Eugenio Brusa

Ferrarese Andrea

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: A multiscale, statistical approach to model open-hole strength size effect in woven composites
Tutors: Davide Salvatore Paolino

Gaidano Matteo

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: Prototyping and Testing an Inflatable Robot for On-Orbit Servicing
Tutors: Stefano Mauro, Massimo Sorli

Abbasi Mohammad

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: Backface strain as an index to detect damage initiation and propagation in composite adhesively bonded joints (From manufacturing and mechanical characterization of specimens to simulation, estimation of adhesive fracture properties, and Structural health monitoring (SHM) of joints)
Tutors: Luca Goglio

Antonelli Mattia

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: Active exoskeleton for trunk support adapted to bend-over strategies
Tutors: Laura Gastaldi

Casalone Pietro

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: Next-Generation Hydrofoil Boats: Multistage Design and Optimization Strategies
Tutors: Giuliana Mattiazzo, Giovanni Bracco

Cervelli Giulia

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: On ocean wave dynamics and their importance on assessing wave energy converters performance
Tutors: Giuliana Mattiazzo

Salamina Laura

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: Robotics for Waste Recycling: Vision-based algorithms for safe Human-Robot collaboration
Tutors: Stefano Mauro

Cornagliotto Valerio

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: A novel adaptive servo assistance device to enhance wheelchair manoeuvrability and propulsion
Tutors: Stefano Paolo Pastorelli

Fontana Marco

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: Sloshing tank to enhance WEC performance: Modelling, validation and integration
Tutors: Giovanni Bracco, Giuliana Mattiazzo

Corsaro Luca

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: Passive and Active Thermography for surface treatments characterization in spur gears
Tutors: Francesca Maria Cura', Raffaella Sesana

Fenu Beatrice

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: A Novel Synergy: Integrating Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converters with Floating Wind Turbines ¿ Experimental and Numerical Investigations
Tutors: Giuliana Mattiazzo, Giovanni Bracco

Pasta Edoardo

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: Modelling and optimal control of wave energy systems: A data-driven approach
Tutors: Giuliana Mattiazzo, Giovanni Bracco

D'Imperio Simone

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: Accuracy improvement strategies for a laser cutting robot prototype: design analysis and optimization
Tutors: Teresa Maria Berruti, Chiara Gastaldi

Pederbelli Davide

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: A combined analytical, numerical and experimental technique for investigating stress-singularity effects on Very High Cycle Fatigue of adhesive joints
Tutors: Luca Goglio, Davide Salvatore Paolino

Viale Luca

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: Pyroshock Testing: A Theoretical and Experimental Investigation for the Qualification of Aerospace Equipment
Tutors: Alessandro Fasana

Spano Matteo

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: Smart Mobility Solutions for Energy-Efficient Electrified Transportation: Eco-Driving Control Strategies
Tutors: Nicola Amati, Daniela Anna Misul, Giorgio Rizzoni

Najd Jamal

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: Structural Health Monitoring of Polymer-Matrix Composites (PMCs) Using Embedded Piezoelectric Transducers: Experimental and Numerical Approaches
Tutors: Erasmo Carrera, Enrico Zappino

Pozzi Marco

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: La memoria della ingegneria alla luce delle Digital Humanities - Come dall’Archivio Filippo Burzio si accede al sistema della cultura piemontese, tra ingegneria e politica, tra economia e società, tra letteratura e filosofia
Tutors: Walter Franco

Paterna Maria

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: Passive upper-limb exoskeleton based on Pneumatic Artificial Muscles
Tutors: Carlo Ferraresi, Daniela Maffiodo, Walter Franco

Enea Marco

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: Global/local and coupled high order FEM-Peridynamics models for fracture analysis of isotropic and composite structures
Tutors: Erasmo Carrera, Matteo Filippi

Racionero Sanchez-Majano Alberto

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: Multiscale finite element models for the analysis, design and optimisation of variable stiffness composites
Tutors: Alfonso Pagani, Marco Petrolo

Battisti Beatrice

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: Multi-scale multi-fidelity numerical modelling of wave energy converter farms
Tutors: Giovanni Bracco

Puliti Marco

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: Towards More Versatile Robotic Knee Prostheses: Passivity Enhancement Through Electro-Hydrostatic Actuation
Tutors: Andrea Tonoli
Bioengineering / Bioingegneria Mechatronics and robotics / Meccatronica e robotica Automation and control / Automazione e controllo Finite element analysis / Analisi a elementi finiti Vibrations and rotordynamics / Vibrazioni e dinamica dei rotori Machine design / Progetto di macchine

Clerici Davide

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: Mechanics of Lithium-Ion Batteries - A Modelling and Experimental Perspective
Tutors: Aurelio Soma'

Tagliavini Luigi

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: Paquitop and MoviWE.Q: design, development and testing of two omnidirectional devices for indoor assistance.
Tutors: Giuseppe Quaglia, Carmen Visconte

Afzali Majid

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
36^th cycle (2020-2023)
Thesis: Nonlinear numerical analysis of thermal buckling and post-buckling of rectangular FG plates with temperature-dependent properties using CUF
Tutors: Erasmo Carrera

35^th cycle

Pessolano Filos Irene

Ph.D. obtained in 2024
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: Non-destructive techniques for damage analysis in standards and hybrid bearings
Tutors: Raffaella Sesana

Pagnoncelli Ana Paula

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: Ultrasonic Tensile Test Method for Brittle Materials
Tutors: Lorenzo Peroni, Davide Salvatore Paolino

Khan Irfan

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: System level optimization of electric machine and transmission for Hybrid and Battery Electric Vehicles
Tutors: Andrea Tonoli

Ciampaglia Alberto

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: Data driven and physics based methods to assess the mechanical response of advanced materials: from experiments to efficient predictions
Tutors: Davide Salvatore Paolino

Di Maggio Luigi Gianpio

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: Artificial Intelligence Tools Applied to the Machine Fault Diagnosis of the Rotor-Bearing System
Tutors: Cristiana Delprete, Eugenio Brusa
Finite element analysis / Analisi a elementi finiti Fatigue and fracture / Fatica e frattura Vibrations and rotordynamics / Vibrazioni e dinamica dei rotori Machine design / Progetto di macchine

Hegde Shailesh Sudhakara

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: Energy management control strategies for Hybrid Electric Vehicles and benefits of Machine Learning in cooperative intelligent transportation systems
Tutors: Nicola Amati

Palmieri Pierpaolo

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: An Inflatable Robotic Manipulator for Space Applications
Tutors: Stefano Mauro

Rahmeh Hadi

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: Development of a Magnetic Levitation System for High Gyroscopic Moment Rotors
Tutors: Nicola Amati

Luciani Sara

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: Estimating State of Charge and State of Health of Vehicle Battery Energy Storage Systems for On-Road and Second-Life Applications
Tutors: Andrea Tonoli

Raviola Andrea

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: A Model-based Framework for Industrial and Collaborative Robots Health-management
Tutors: Massimo Sorli

Rava Marcello

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: From concept definition to full-scale demonstration of a novel hybrid single buoy wave energy converter to produce electricity and fresh water
Tutors: Giuliana Mattiazzo, Giovanni Bracco

Carapellese Fabio

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: Dynamic design of a novel inertial reaction mass wave energy converter: The SWINGO system
Tutors: Giuliana Mattiazzo

Paduano Bruno

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: Modelling, survivability, assessment, and control of moored wave energy conversion systems
Tutors: Giovanni Bracco

Wu Jinghui

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: Propagation of Surface A cousti c Waves in a Finite Elastic Plate Covered with Periodic Electrodes
Tutors: Erasmo Carrera

Goti Edoardo

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: Graphene in Tribological Applications: Experimental Approaches
Tutors: Luigi Mazza, Francesca Maria Cura'

Vella Angelo Domenico

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: Electric kick scooter assessment from vehicle dynamics to rider perspective
Tutors: Alessandro Vigliani

Li Xinzhu

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: Scattering of SH wave by surface depression or convex in density inhomogeneous media
Tutors: Erasmo Carrera

Fiumarella Dario

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: Re-use of the carbon fiber woven prepreg cut-outs: a multidisciplinary study
Tutors: Alessandro Scattina

Vigna Lorenzo

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: Development of an innovative procedure to assess the crashworthiness of composite materials
Tutors: Davide Salvatore Paolino

Russo Caterina

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: Energy Harvester design and prototyping for AIoT industrial application
Tutors: Aurelio Soma'

De Carvalho Pinheiro Henrique

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: All-wheel drive EVs: from the modeling and validation to the development of a design tool and advanced control strategies
Tutors: Massimiliana Carello
Vehicle design / Progetto del veicolo Automation and control / Automazione e controllo Multi-body analysis / Analisi multi-body

Magelli Matteo

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: Development of numerical and experimental tools for the simulation of train braking operations
Tutors: Nicola Bosso

Azzara Rodolfo

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: Nonlinear and Linearized Analysis of Vibrations of Loaded Anisotropic Beam/Plate/Shell Structures
Tutors: Erasmo Carrera

Khosravani Sajedeh

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
35^th cycle (2019-2022)
Thesis: Modeling and investigation of thermal conductivity of GF nanocomposites by molecular dynamics simulation and micro-mechanics
Tutors: Erasmo Carrera

34^th cycle

Yakhshilikova Gulnora

Ph.D. obtained in 2023
34^th cycle (2018-2021)
Thesis: Development of Energy management system for Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Tutors: Andrea Tonoli, Iustin Radu Bojoi

Dastani Hadi

Ph.D. obtained in 2022
34^th cycle (2018-2021)
Thesis: Experimental and numerical investigation of Contact stiffness in blade root joints
Tutors: Daniele Botto

Novo Riccardo

Ph.D. obtained in 2022
34^th cycle (2018-2021)
Thesis: Setting-up the decarbonisation of islands: models and technologies for the energy transition
Tutors: Giuliana Mattiazzo

Daneshkhah Ehsan

Ph.D. obtained in 2022
34^th cycle (2018-2021)
Thesis: Analysis of Thin-Walled Beam and Flexible Plate Structures through the Unified Formulation
Tutors: Erasmo Carrera, Alfonso Pagani

Ahmed Rizwan

Ph.D. obtained in 2022
34^th cycle (2018-2021)
Thesis: Experimental Investigation Of Non-Linear Structural Dynamics of Shrouded Turbine Blade
Tutors: Stefano Zucca

Ghannad Tehrani Ghasem

Ph.D. obtained in 2022
34^th cycle (2018-2021)
Thesis: Stability analysis of systems under Parametric Excitation
Tutors: Teresa Maria Berruti, Chiara Gastaldi

Digo Elisa

Ph.D. obtained in 2022
34^th cycle (2018-2021)
Thesis: Human upper body motion tracking for human-machine interaction in industrial applications
Tutors: Laura Gastaldi, Andrea Cereatti

Ezemobi Ethelbert Nwabugwu

Ph.D. obtained in 2022
34^th cycle (2018-2021)
Thesis: Battery States Monitoring and its Application in Energy Optimization of Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Tutors: Andrea Tonoli, Angelo Bonfitto

Circosta Salvatore

Ph.D. obtained in 2022
34^th cycle (2018-2021)
Thesis: Rotary electromechanical shock absorbers for automotive and motorcycle applications
Tutors: Nicola Amati

Venturini Simone

Ph.D. obtained in 2022
34^th cycle (2018-2021)
Thesis: Design methodologies for automotive steel wheels
Tutors: Elvio Bonisoli, Mauro Velardocchia
Vehicle design / Progetto del veicolo Finite element analysis / Analisi a elementi finiti Vibrations and rotordynamics / Vibrazioni e dinamica dei rotori Mechanism analysis / Analisi dei meccanismi

Feraco Stefano

Ph.D. obtained in 2022
34^th cycle (2018-2021)
Thesis: Artificial Intelligence algorithms for environment perception and vehicle state estimation in assisted and autonomous driving
Tutors: Nicola Amati

Ferhatoglu Erhan

Ph.D. obtained in 2022
34^th cycle (2018-2021)
Thesis: Effects of non-unique friction forces on the dynamic behavior of turbine bladed disks with contact interfaces
Tutors: Stefano Zucca
Vibrations and rotordynamics / Vibrazioni e dinamica dei rotori

Askari Mahmoud

Ph.D. obtained in 2022
34^th cycle (2018-2021)
Thesis: Electromechanical Modelling and Analysis of Piezoelectric Smart Structures: Energy Harvesting, Static and Dynamic Problems
Tutors: Cristiana Delprete, Eugenio Brusa

Botta Andrea

Ph.D. obtained in 2022
34^th cycle (2018-2021)
Thesis: Agri.Q - Sustainable Rover for Precision Agriculture
Tutors: Giuseppe Quaglia

Cavallone Paride

Ph.D. obtained in 2022
34^th cycle (2018-2021)
Thesis: Design, prototype and experimental validation of innovative manual wheelchairs for everyday life and sport
Tutors: Giuseppe Quaglia

Caivano Riccardo

Ph.D. obtained in 2022
34^th cycle (2018-2021)
Thesis: Design for Additive Manufacturing: Innovative topology optimisation algorithms to thrive additive manufacturing application
Tutors: Giorgio Chiandussi

33^rd cycle

Riccobono Dario

Ph.D. obtained in 2021
33^rd cycle (2017-2020)
Thesis: Space Exploration Robotic Systems ¿ Sample Chain Analysis and Development for Enceladus Surface Acquisition
Tutors: Nicola Amati

Dafnakis Panagiotis

Ph.D. obtained in 2021
33^rd cycle (2017-2020)
Thesis: Study of a point absorber wave energy converter technology: Modeling, simulation, control and experimental validation of the system
Tutors: Giuliana Mattiazzo

Gentile Rocco

Ph.D. obtained in 2021
33^rd cycle (2017-2020)
Thesis: Advanced Diagnostic for Fly-By-Wire Flight Control Systems
Tutors: Massimo Sorli
Mechatronics and robotics / Meccatronica e robotica Automation and control / Automazione e controllo

Melchiorre Matteo

Ph.D. obtained in 2021
33^rd cycle (2017-2020)
Thesis: Real-time trajectory planning for human-friendly collaborative robotics
Tutors: Stefano Mauro

Saeed Zeeshan

Ph.D. obtained in 2021
33^rd cycle (2017-2020)
Thesis: Identification of Blade-root Joint Dynamics in Turbine Disks
Tutors: Teresa Maria Berruti
Vibrations and rotordynamics / Vibrazioni e dinamica dei rotori Structural joining / Giunzioni strutturali

Dimauro Luca

Ph.D. obtained in 2021
33^rd cycle (2017-2020)
Thesis: Power transmission systems: from traditional to magnetic gearboxes
Tutors: Elvio Bonisoli

Chander Divyaksh Subhash

Ph.D. obtained in 2021
33^rd cycle (2017-2020)
Thesis: Modelling the Physical Human-Exoskeleton Interface
Tutors: Maria Pia Cavatorta

Tamatam Lakshminarayana Reddy

Ph.D. obtained in 2021
33^rd cycle (2017-2020)
Thesis: Effect of wear on the dynamics of structures with friction contacts
Tutors: Stefano Zucca
Structural joining / Giunzioni strutturali Finite element analysis / Analisi a elementi finiti Tribology / Tribologia Fatigue and fracture / Fatica e frattura Vibrations and rotordynamics / Vibrazioni e dinamica dei rotori

Bonfanti Mauro

Ph.D. obtained in 2021
33^rd cycle (2017-2020)
Thesis: Mixing the Power of Water and Oil: The Hydraulic PTO for Wave Energy Conversion
Tutors: Giuliana Mattiazzo

Ossola Enrico

Ph.D. obtained in 2021
33^rd cycle (2017-2020)
Thesis: Design of Additive Manufactured Structural Shells for Harsh Environment Probes
Tutors: Eugenio Brusa, Raffaella Sesana

Boursier Niutta Carlo

Ph.D. obtained in 2021
33^rd cycle (2017-2020)
Thesis: Nondestructive, quantitative and local assessment of residual elastic properties in laminated composites
Tutors: Giovanni Belingardi

Babaei Iman

Ph.D. obtained in 2021
33^rd cycle (2017-2020)
Thesis: Structural Testing of Composite Crash Structures
Tutors: Giovanni Belingardi, Davide Salvatore Paolino

Garg Ravin

Ph.D. obtained in 2021
33^rd cycle (2017-2020)
Thesis: Design of Crashworthy Automotive Composite Structures
Tutors: Giovanni Belingardi, Davide Salvatore Paolino

Sisca Lorenzo

Ph.D. obtained in 2021
33^rd cycle (2017-2020)
Thesis: Structural Health Monitoring based on Piezoelectric transducers: a Carbon Fiber Automotive Component Application case
Tutors: Massimiliana Carello
Mechatronics and robotics / Meccatronica e robotica Composite materials / Materiali compositi Vibrations and rotordynamics / Vibrazioni e dinamica dei rotori

Anselma Pier Giuseppe

Ph.D. obtained in 2021
33^rd cycle (2017-2020)
Thesis: Optimal Computer-aided Engineering of Propulsion and Brake Systems for Electrified and Automated Road Vehicles
Tutors: Giovanni Belingardi
Vehicle design / Progetto del veicolo

Tessari Federico

Ph.D. obtained in 2021
33^rd cycle (2017-2020)
Thesis: Development of a knee prosthesis powered by electro-hydrostatic actuation
Tutors: Andrea Tonoli

Fallahi Nasim

Ph.D. obtained in 2021
33^rd cycle (2017-2020)
Thesis: Analysis and Optimization of Variable Angle Tow Composites Through Unified Formulation
Tutors: Erasmo Carrera

Augello Riccardo

Ph.D. obtained in 2021
33^rd cycle (2017-2020)
Thesis: Advanced FEs for the micropolar and geometrical nonlinear analyses of composite structures
Tutors: Erasmo Carrera

Nagaraj Manish Hassan

Ph.D. obtained in 2021
33^rd cycle (2017-2020)
Thesis: Higher-order layer-wise models for the progressive damage and impact analysis of composite structures
Tutors: Erasmo Carrera, Marco Petrolo

32^nd cycle

Fiordilino Giacinto Alberto

Ph.D. obtained in 2022
32^nd cycle (2016-2019)
Thesis: Multi-scale design and optimisation of composite structures by integrating a high-fidelity global-local modelling approach
Tutors: Erasmo Carrera

Pourkiaee Seyyedmehrdad

Ph.D. obtained in 2020
32^nd cycle (2016-2019)
Thesis: Modelli ed esperimenti per la dinamica non lineare di dischi palettati con mistuning e contatti con attrito
Tutors: Stefano Zucca

Cerutti Juan Jose

Ph.D. obtained in 2020
32^nd cycle (2016-2019)
Thesis: Aerodynamics of a squareback road vehicle with active flow control
Tutors: Gaetano Iuso

Castellanos Molina Luis Miguel

Ph.D. obtained in 2020
32^nd cycle (2016-2019)
Thesis: Offset-Free Model Predictive Control for Active Magnetic Bearings
Tutors: Andrea Tonoli

Scimmi Leonardo Sabatino

Ph.D. obtained in 2020
32^nd cycle (2016-2019)
Thesis: Development of a methodology for the human-robot interaction based on vision systems for collaborative robotics
Tutors: Stefano Mauro

Panero Elisa

Ph.D. obtained in 2020
32^nd cycle (2016-2019)
Thesis: Powered exoskeleton for trunk assistance in industrial tasks
Tutors: Laura Gastaldi

Bruzzone Fabio

Ph.D. obtained in 2020
32^nd cycle (2016-2019)
Thesis: 2D/3D Nonlinear and Non-Hertzian Tooth Deflection Analysis for Compliant Gear Dynamics
Tutors: Carlo Rosso

Bertolino Antonio Carlo

Ph.D. obtained in 2020
32^nd cycle (2016-2019)
Thesis: High Fidelity Model of Ball Screws to Support Model-based Health Monitoring
Tutors: Massimo Sorli
Reliability, dia-/pro-gnostics / Affidabilità, dia-/pro-gnostica Multi-body analysis / Analisi multi-body Tribology / Tribologia Mechanism analysis / Analisi dei meccanismi

Vergori Elena

Ph.D. obtained in 2020
32^nd cycle (2016-2019)
Thesis: Li-ion batteries monitoring for electrified vehicles applications
Tutors: Aurelio Soma'

De Benedictis Carlo

Ph.D. obtained in 2020
32^nd cycle (2016-2019)
Thesis: Design of a mechatronic system for postural control analysis
Tutors: Carlo Ferraresi
Bioengineering / Bioingegneria Mechatronics and robotics / Meccatronica e robotica Automation and control / Automazione e controllo

Anastasio Dario

Ph.D. obtained in 2020
32^nd cycle (2016-2019)
Thesis: Modeling and experimental identification of vibrating structures: localized and distributed nonlinearities
Tutors: Stefano Marchesiello
Vibrations and rotordynamics / Vibrazioni e dinamica dei rotori

31^st cycle

Daga Alessandro Paolo

Ph.D. obtained in 2019
31^st cycle (2015-2018)
Thesis: Vibration Monitoring: Gearbox identification and faults detection
Tutors: Luigi Garibaldi, Alessandro Fasana

Adamo Federica

Ph.D. obtained in 2019
31^st cycle (2015-2018)
Thesis: Fretting wear in mechanical systems: innovative design and graphene-based improvements
Tutors: Francesca Maria Cura'

Sirigu Sergej Antonello

Ph.D. obtained in 2019
31^st cycle (2015-2018)
Thesis: Pitch Resonance Tuning Tanks: a novel technology for more efficient wave energy harvesting
Tutors: Giuliana Mattiazzo

Umer Muhammad

Ph.D. obtained in 2019
31^st cycle (2015-2018)
Thesis: Analisi sperimentale e teorica dell'effetto degli smorzatori sottopala sullo smorzamento delle vibrazioni nelle palette di turbina.
Tutors: Daniele Botto

Razavykia Abbas

Ph.D. obtained in 2019
31^st cycle (2015-2018)
Thesis: Modeling of Piston Ring Assembly and Connecting Rod Bearing Lubrication and Tribological Performance
Tutors: Cristiana Delprete

Mocera Francesco

Ph.D. obtained in 2019
31^st cycle (2015-2018)
Thesis: Study of hybrid electric architectures for industrial vehicle applications using Hardware In the Loop techniques
Tutors: Aurelio Soma'

Moradi Mona

Ph.D. obtained in 2019
31^st cycle (2015-2018)
Thesis: Development of lumped parameters models for aerostatic gas bearings
Tutors: Terenziano Raparelli

Messana Alessandro

Ph.D. obtained in 2019
31^st cycle (2015-2018)
Thesis: Suspension lower control arm case study: enhancing lightweight and vibration reduction
Tutors: Massimiliana Carello

Farokhi Nejad Ali

Ph.D. obtained in 2019
31^st cycle (2015-2018)
Thesis: MultiBody Dynamic Analysis of a 3D Synchronizer Model
Tutors: Giorgio Chiandussi

Kaleel Ibrahim

Ph.D. obtained in 2019
31^st cycle (2015-2018)
Thesis: Computationally-efficient multiscale models for progressive failure and damage analysis of composites
Tutors: Erasmo Carrera

Hui Yanchuan

Ph.D. obtained in 2019
31^st cycle (2015-2018)
Thesis: Multi-scale Modelling and Design of Composite Structures
Tutors: Erasmo Carrera

Garcia De Miguel Alberto

Ph.D. obtained in 2019
31^st cycle (2015-2018)
Thesis: Hierarchical component-wise models for enhanced stress analysis and health monitoring of composites structures
Tutors: Erasmo Carrera

Guarnera Daniele

Ph.D. obtained in 2019
31^st cycle (2015-2018)
Thesis: Refined one-dimensional models applied to biostructures and fluids
Tutors: Erasmo Carrera

De Pietro Gabriele

Ph.D. obtained in 2019
31^st cycle (2015-2018)
Thesis: Modeling and Design of Multi-Stable Composite Structures
Tutors: Erasmo Carrera

Li Guohong

Ph.D. obtained in 2019
31^st cycle (2015-2018)
Thesis: Variable Kinematic Finite Element Formulations Applied to Multi-layered Structures and Multi-field Problems
Tutors: Erasmo Carrera

Entezari Ayoob

Ph.D. obtained in 2017
31^st cycle (2015-2018)
Thesis: Solution of coupled the thermoelasticity problem in rotating disks
Tutors: Erasmo Carrera

30^th cycle

Rosso Valeria

Ph.D. obtained in 2019
30^th cycle (2014-2017)
Thesis: Biomechanics in Paralympic Cross-Country sit skiing: Evidence-based tests for classification
Tutors: Laura Gastaldi

Borzelli Daniele

Ph.D. obtained in 2019
30^th cycle (2014-2017)
Thesis: Concept of an exoskeleton for industrial applications with modulated impedance based on Electromyographic signal recorded from the operator
Tutors: Laura Gastaldi

Xu Yijun

Ph.D. obtained in 2018
30^th cycle (2014-2017)
Thesis: Design and Characterization for Regenerative Shock Absorbers
Tutors: Nicola Amati

Di Napoli Maria

Ph.D. obtained in 2018
30^th cycle (2014-2017)
Thesis: Modelling and Experimental Characterization of Belt Drive Systems in Micro-Hybrid Vehicles
Tutors: Andrea Tonoli

Passione Biagio

Ph.D. obtained in 2018
30^th cycle (2014-2017)
Thesis: Hydrodynamic analysis and mooring design of a floating pitching Wave Energy Converter
Tutors: Giuliana Mattiazzo

Hasani Najafabadi Seyed Husein

Ph.D. obtained in 2018
30^th cycle (2014-2017)
Thesis: Numerical-experimental assessment of Stress Intensity Factors in Ultrasonic Very-High-Cycle Fatigue
Tutors: Massimo Rossetto

Alinejad Farhad

Ph.D. obtained in 2018
30^th cycle (2014-2017)
Thesis: Development of advanced criteria for blade root design and optimization
Tutors: Daniele Botto, Teresa Maria Berruti

Heydaryan Sahar

Ph.D. obtained in 2018
30^th cycle (2014-2017)
Thesis: APPLICAZIONE DELLA COLLABORAZIONE DEL ROBOT UMANO NELL'INDUSTRIA AUTOMOBILISTICA
Tutors: Giovanni Belingardi

Viglietti Andrea

Ph.D. obtained in 2018
30^th cycle (2014-2017)
Thesis: Low fidelity and high fidelity models for hybrid composite aircraft structures
Tutors: Erasmo Carrera

Castellone Raffaele

Ph.D. obtained in 2018
30^th cycle (2014-2017)
Thesis: Generazione di manichini virtuali da dati antropometrici ed applicazioni con strumenti di modellazione umana virtuale
Tutors: Maria Pia Cavatorta

Amirth Jayasree Nithin

Ph.D. obtained in 2018
30^th cycle (2014-2017)
Thesis: Modellazione e test di componenti in composito termoplastico con integrazione della simulazione di processo.
Tutors: Massimiliana Carello

Pozzi Nicola

Ph.D. obtained in 2018
30^th cycle (2014-2017)
Thesis: Numerical Modeling and Experimental Testing of a Pendulum Wave Energy Converter (PeWEC)
Tutors: Giuliana Mattiazzo

Ciardiello Raffaele

Ph.D. obtained in 2018
30^th cycle (2014-2017)
Thesis: Funzionalizzazione di adesivi e matrici compoite con l'aggiunta di micro e nanoparticelle
Tutors: Giovanni Belingardi

Moshrefzadeh Ali

Ph.D. obtained in 2018
30^th cycle (2014-2017)
Thesis: Fault Detection in Rotating Machinery: vibration analysis and numerical modeling
Tutors: Alessandro Fasana

Mba Clement Uchechukwu

Ph.D. obtained in 2018
30^th cycle (2014-2017)
Thesis: Metodi avanzati di condition monitoring per macchine rotanti.
Tutors: Stefano Marchesiello

Guercioni Guido Ricardo

Ph.D. obtained in 2018
30^th cycle (2014-2017)
Thesis: Integration of Dual-Clutch Transmissions in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrains
Tutors: Alessandro Vigliani