Senior Researcher
CurrentMain activities:o Technical coordinator for CETENA of the European research project RAMSSES (https://www.ramsses-project.eu/ ).o Thermo-mechanical analysis. o Shock analysis.o Structural design and assessment of large naval ship.o Structural design and assessment of large cruise vessels. o Preparation of technical/economical proposal for research project co-funded by the EU Commission. o FE analyses for the removal and the dismantling of the Costa Concordia wreck.o Technical coordinator for CETENA of the European research project MOSAIC (Material Onboard: Steel Advancements and Integrated Composites) (http://www.mosaicships.com/)o Coordinator for CETENA of the European research project CO-PATCH (Composite Patch Repair for Marine and Civil Engineering Infrastructure Applications) (http://www.co-patch.com/).o Blast resistance of the stairs trunk structure of the FREMM frigate.o Design of the pressure hull of the S200 submarine.o Shock analysis for gas exhaust duct of diesel generator for FREMM.o FEM analysis of the shaft bracket of a patrol boat for Turkish Coast Guard built by Fincantieri.o Development of mathematical models for simulating the behaviour of the hull girder in presence of strong non-linear and dissipative phenomena.o FE model for Castorone ship (SAIPEM): calculation of normal modes and impedances of the machinery foundations.