Ph.D. candidate in Ingegneria Meccanica , 39th cycle (2023-2026)
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS)
Adjunct lecturer/Adjunct instructor
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS)
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PhD
Research topic
Development and modelling of electrohydraulic actuation systems for aerospace applications, focusing on dynamic behaviour, fault tolerance, fault diagnosis, and reconfiguration strategies.
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Biography
Riccardo Achille received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy, where he is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree with the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS).
His research activities focus on mechatronic systems, with particular interest in the modelling, simulation, and control of advanced actuation systems for aerospace applications. His research interests include electrohydraulic and electromechanical actuation, nonlinear dynamic modelling, fault-tolerant systems, fault detection and diagnosis, and reliability and safety analysis.
During his Ph.D., his research has mainly focused on the study of electrohydraulic actuation systems for aerospace applications, with particular attention to safety-critical and fault-tolerant architectures. His work involves the development of nonlinear dynamic models to analyse system behaviour under nominal and faulty operating conditions, as well as the investigation of control and diagnostic strategies for the detection and isolation of faults.
A relevant part of his research concerns the development of methods for improving the fault tolerance and reliability of mechatronic actuation systems while limiting system complexity. In this context, he investigates the interaction between the physical behaviour of system components, sensing, control, and fault-management functions.
His research also includes quantitative safety and reliability analysis, using methods such as Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA). These methods are combined with modelling and simulation to evaluate the behaviour of actuation systems and their response to different failure conditions.
More generally, his research interests include mechatronic system design, electrohydraulic and electromechanical actuation, nonlinear system modelling, control, fault diagnosis, fault-tolerant architectures, and the reliability and safety of aerospace systems.
Teaching
Teachings
Master of Science
- Meccatronica. A.A. 2026/27, INGEGNERIA MECCANICA. Collaboratore del corso
- Meccatronica. A.A. 2025/26, INGEGNERIA MECCANICA. Collaboratore del corso
- Meccatronica. A.A. 2024/25, INGEGNERIA MECCANICA. Collaboratore del corso
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Publications
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- Achille, Riccardo; De Martin, Andrea; Bertolino, Antonio Carlo; Jacazio, Giovanni; ... (2026)
A Simulation Study on Wear Monitoring and Prognosis in Electro-Mechanical Brakes for a Small Passenger Aircraft. In: ACTUATORS, vol. 15. ISSN 2076-0825
Contributo su Rivista - Achille, Riccardo; Maré, Jean-Charles (2025)
Servovalves Models for Customers. In: Recent Advances in Aerospace Actuation Systems and Components R3ASC'25, Toulouse (France), May 21-23, 2025, pp. 188-193
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - De Martin, Andrea; Achille, Riccardo; Bertolino, Antonio Carlo; Jacazio, Giovanni; ... (2024)
Development of a PHM system for electrically actuated brakes of a small passenger aircraft. In: 8th European Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management Society 2024, Prague (CZ), July 3rd - July 5th , 2024, pp. 337-348. ISBN: 978-1-936263-40-0
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding)