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Leonardo PAGNOTTA - Professori Ordinari

Leonardo PAGNOTTA

Professori Ordinari

Progettazione meccanica e costruzione di macchine (IIND-03/A)

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:Leonardo Pagnotta is Full Professor in Machine Design and Experimental Mechanics at University of Calabria (UNICAL). He was: head of the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering; member of university’s Academic Senate; Chair of the PhD Program of Mechanical Engineering and Chair of the of the Council of the Unified Mechanical Engineering Courses (Bachelor’s and Master’s degree) of the University of Calabria. He graduated in Industrial Technology Engineering, mechanical specialization, in 1984 at the University of Calabria and he received his PhD in Mechanics of Materials from the University of Pisa in 1990. Currently, he is the head of both the Laboratories of Mechanical Engineering and the Laboratory of Mechanical Characterization of Materials of UNICAL. He is Professor of “Mechanical Engineering Design with Polymers, Ceramics and Composites” and “Engineering Materials Selection” for the Master’s degree course in Mechanical Engineering at University of Calabria. His research activities have been addressed to numerical methodologies for stress analysis, reliability design and structural optimization, and methods of experimental mechanics applied to residual stress measurement, elastic properties measurement of isotropic and anisotropic material, fracture mechanics, and non-destructive testing. He has also worked in the field of characterization of ceramic thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) and metallic coatings, has dealt with mechanical characterization of materials at micro- and nano-scale and, investigated the effects of squeeze film damping on MEMS-based structures. Recently, he has studied nanostructured coatings, graphene-based composite materials, SMART materials and materials beyond graphene. Some ongoing activities concern the development, characterization and application of composite materials for artificial muscles and, the study of the failure mechanics of 3D printed polymeric parts by X-ray microtomography.
CONTACTS Office Address: Ponte P. Bucci, 44C, Ground Floor, DIMEG, UNICAL, Rende (CS), 87030 Office Phone: +39 0984 494837 Business Mobile: +39 320 4257963 Department Fax: +39 0984 494673 Institutional Email: leonardo.pagnotta@unical.it EDUCATION PhD in Mechanics of Materials, obtained in 1990 Degree in Industrial Technology Engineering (Mechanical specialization), obtained in 1984 MILITARY EXPERIENCE From September 24, 1984, to March 24, 1986 72nd AUCL Course for training and military education of Graduate Complementary Officers at the Naval Academy of Livorno Service at the Military Arsenal of Messina PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Currently registered with the Professional Engineers' Association of Vibo Valentia SCHOLARSHIPS Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Two-year fellowship in 1991 at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, UNICAL Calabria Region Scholarship: One-year scholarship in 1990 at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, UNICAL AIAS Scholarship: For the course "Metrology at the Frontiers of Physics and Technology," held in 1989 at the International School of Physics “Enrico Fermi” in Lerici ACADEMIC CAREER Full Professor, since October 2, 2006, in Scientific Sector ING-IND/14 “Mechanical Design and Machine Construction” (currently SSD IIND-03/A), within the Academic Discipline 09/A3 “Industrial Design, Mechanical Construction, and Metallurgy” (now Scientific Discipline Group 09/IIND-03) Associate Professor, from July 1, 2000, to October 1, 2006, in the Scientific Sector I08B - Experimental Mechanics University Researcher, from December 23, 1994, to June 30, 2000, in the field I08 - Mechanical Design and Machine Construction TEACHING ACTIVITIES From 1986/87 to 2011/2012: Teaching activities primarily carried out in the Degree Courses in Mechanical Engineering and Management Engineering of the Faculty of Engineering at UNICAL, and in the Degree Course in Biomedical Engineering at Magna Graecia University in Catanzaro Since 2012/2013: Teaching exclusively in the Study Program of Mechanical Engineering at UNICAL Courses Taught: Experimental Stress Analysis Mechanical Behavior of Materials Machine Design Machine Drawing Mechanics of Materials Mechanical Measurements Industrial Measurements and Instrumentation Mechanical Design Design and Construction of Mechanical Systems Mechanical Design with Non-Conventional Materials Mechanical Design with Polymeric, Ceramic, and Composite Materials Biomedical Instrumentation Industrial Instrumentation Selection of Engineering Materials Techniques and Methods for Experimental Mechanics Supervision Activities: Supervisor for numerous theses in both old and new degree programs (Mechanical Engineering, Management Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering) Mentor for internships and placements of students and graduates at companies and research centers in Italy and abroad Scientific supervisor/co-supervisor of numerous PhD dissertations ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES University Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Academic Senator from 2015 to 2021 Member of Senate Committees from 2015 to 2018 Member of the Steering Committee for Research Funding in “Social and Humanistic” areas, UNICAL (2021-2024) Departmental Roles: Director of DIMEG at UNICAL (2015-2021) Member of the DIMEG Board (2021-2024) Member of the Provisional Board of DIMEG (2012-2014) Coordinator of the Teaching Coordination Committee of DIMEG (2013-2015) Collegial Roles and Doctorates: Coordinator of the PhD program in Mechanical Engineering at the Pitagora School of Engineering Sciences, University of Calabria (2013-2016) Member of the Academic Board for the PhD in Civil and Industrial Engineering (2013-present) Member of the Academic Board for the PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2004-2015) Participation in State Exam Commissions: President of the State Exam Commission (2009) Member of the State Exam Commission (2004) Evaluation Committees: Participated as a member or president in numerous committees for academic and research positions in Mechanical Engineering and related fields since 2002 Editorial Boards: Editorial roles in international scientific journals, such as: Editorial Board Member: Science Progress (SAGE Publications) Associate Editor: Advanced Manufacturing Academic Editor: Academia Materials Science Journal Other roles in scientific publishing Participation in Scientific Committees: Member of approximately 50 scientific committees for international conferences RESEARCH ACTIVITIES Bibliometric Indicators: Research contributions are cataloged on multiple platforms: ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7917-5185 Scopus Author ID: 6602466836 Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Av2RKrMAAAAJ&hl=it IRIS-Unical: https://iris.unical.it Leonardo Pagnotta has authored or co-authored approximately 170 publications. Summary of Research Activities Leonardo Pagnotta’s research has focused on developing numerical methodologies for stress analysis, the design and reliability of ceramic components, and the structural optimization of mechanical components, including those made of composite materials. Additionally, his work has encompassed the development and application of innovative experimental mechanics techniques, including strain gauge analysis, holographic and speckle interferometry, integrated photoelasticity, digital image correlation, nanoindentation, and tribology. His research applications have included residual stress measurement in metals and optical fibers, determination of elastic properties of isotropic and anisotropic materials, fracture mechanics, and non-destructive testing for material diagnostics. Furthermore, he has developed numerical-experimental methodologies for the elastic characterization of anisotropic materials using vibrational and interferometric techniques. He has worked extensively on the characterization of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) and metallic coatings, mechanical characterization of materials at micro- and nanoscale, and studied the effects of damping phenomena in MEMS technology. His interests also extend to mechanical design, particularly reliability-based design, conceptual design, biomedical devices, and the structural optimization of critical components for industrial applications. These studies have been applied to advanced materials, such as ceramics, composites, and nanostructured materials, including coatings. During his career, he has explored innovative topics such as the piezoelectric and piezoresistive characterization of geopolymers, flexible electronics materials, the effects of additive manufacturing on polymer and metal part production, and packaging materials. More recently, his research has addressed fluid dynamic effects in hydrogen transport pipelines, hydrogen storage systems, fuel cells, and the design of hydrogen-powered trains, with the goal of exploring innovative solutions for energy sustainability and hydrogen-based transportation systems. Responsibilities and Participation in Third-Party Research Agreements Leonardo Pagnotta has served as the Principal Investigator for research agreements/contracts with organizations such as ENEL, AEROprogetti, and IRPE. Additionally, he has contributed to research activities and coordination with companies like ALENIA, BREDA, and FOS. Participation in and Leadership of Competitively Funded Research Projects Recent projects include: AQUAGENIUS SAFE H2D AGE-IT INSPIRATION ARIA PICO-e-PRO FOREST-COMP M-ERA.NET 2 CAMPUS MANUFACTURING MaTeRiA STAR2 AIM Research Evaluation Activities Recent roles include: Member of GEV Disciplinary Area 9 - Industrial and Information Engineering, for the VQR 2020-2024 (appointed directly by the ANVUR Governing Council) Reviewer of Research Projects for the National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NRDI Office) of the Hungarian Ministry for 2024 Technical-Scientific Expert for the Campania Region since 2021 Leadership and Management of Research Laboratories Coordinator of the Mechanical Laboratories Cluster at DIMEG (2024–present) Co-Founder and Head of the "MechLab" at DIMEG (2015–2023) Founder and Head of the “Material Characterization Laboratory (LCM)” since its inception in 2012, funded by the Materia and Star2 projects Coordinator of the “Mechanical Materials Laboratory” for the “New Materials Innovation Hub” managed by CALPARK SCPA (2011–2014) Founder and Head of the educational-scientific laboratory for "Mechanical Measurements" (1995–2014) Participation in International Scientific Committees Leonardo Pagnotta has served on approximately 50 international scientific committees for conferences in the fields of materials science, mechanical engineering, and advanced experimental techniques. Presentations at Research Centers, Conferences, Workshops, and Public Events He has delivered presentations at numerous industrial and academic research centers and participated in conferences and workshops, both in Italy and abroad, in various capacities (welcome speeches, plenary lectures, technical presentations, departmental research activity presentations, etc.). Membership in Scientific Associations Leonardo Pagnotta was a member of several national and international scientific associations, including: AIAS (Italian Society for Stress Analysis) ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) BSSM (British Society for Strain Measurement) COPI (Engineering Conference) EUROMEC (European Mechanics Society) ESIS (European Structural Integrity Society) IFNF (National Institute of Physics) IGF (Italian Group of Fracture) SEM (Society for Experimental Mechanics) SPIE (Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers) Scientific Article Review Activities Leonardo Pagnotta has performed and continues to perform peer-review activities for approximately 50 different international scientific journals, collaborating with numerous publishers and academic institutions. His expertise has enabled him to evaluate articles in fields ranging from material science to mechanical engineering, contributing to the selection of publications across various research areas. Below is a list of the main organizations for which he has carried out review activities: Publishers: Bentham Science Publishers, Bon View Publishing Pte Ltd., Elsevier, EnPress Publisher, Frontiers Media, Hindawi Publishing Corporation, John Wiley & Sons, Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, SAGE, Scientific Research Publishing, Springer, Taylor & Francis. Institutions, Associations, and Social Networks: Academia.edu Publishing, American Chemical Society, American Institute of Physics, and many other smaller publishers. Additionally, he has served as a reviewer for the World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society, SPIE Journals, the Wiley Online Library, and several international conferences. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Awards: 2023: Best Poster Award for “On Fatigue Behavior Nanostructured Epoxy Composite Materials” by S. Garofalo, C. Morano, G. Rovale, M. Minervino, F. Furgiuele, and L. Pagnotta, presented at the 8th World Congress on Advanced Materials, Materials Science and Engineering, October 23–24, Bangkok, Thailand. 2013: JMST Best Paper Award 2012 for “Mechanical Characterization of Materials at Small Length Scales” by Maria F. Pantano, Horacio D. Espinosa, and Leonardo Pagnotta, published in the Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Vol. 26, No. 2, pp. 545–561. 2010: WSEAS Best Paper Award for the work titled “Evaluation of Squeeze-film Damping Effects in MEMS Perforated Plates” by Leonardo Pagnotta, Salvatore Nigro, and Maria F. Pantano, presented at the 8th International Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics (FMA '10) held in Taipei, Taiwan. 1996: AIAS Award in memory of Prof. Renato Giovannozzi for “Lifetime Reliability Evaluation of Ceramic Components by a Finite Element Post-Processor” by Leonardo Pagnotta and Franco Maria Furgiuele, presented at the 25th National AIAS Conference, held in Gallipoli-Lecce, September 4–7, 1996. 1993: AIAS Award in memory of Prof. Pietro Caparrini for “Influence of Specimen Planarity Errors in Biaxial Flexure Tests on Ceramic Materials” by Leonardo Pagnotta, Franco Maria Furgiuele, and Andrea Poggialini, presented at the 22nd National AIAS Conference, held in Forlì, October 6–9, 1993. 1987: AIAS Award for the work titled “Application Possibilities of Holographic Interferometry in Residual Stress Measurement Using the Hole Drilling Method” by Leonardo Pagnotta, Franco Maria Furgiuele, and Andrea Poggialini, presented at the 15th National AIAS Conference, held in Pisa, September 15–19, 1987. Recognitions: He has been included in the list of eligible commissioners for the Academic Discipline 09/A3 - Industrial Design, Mechanical Construction, and Metallurgy, based on threshold criteria, continuously since 2012. In 2022, the Department of Mechanical, Energy, and Management Engineering (DIMEG), directed by Prof. Pagnotta from 2015 to 2021, was ranked among the top 350 departments of Italian state universities (Departments of Excellence, Law 232/2016) following the results of the 2015–2019 VQR evaluation. It ranked first among UNICAL departments and was included among the 58 departments admitted to the first phase of the funding competition. In 2017, the ING-IND/14 research group at UNICAL, to which he belongs, was ranked first nationally among research groups involved in the 2011–2014 VQR evaluation. In 2013, the ING-IND/14 research group at UNICAL was also ranked first nationally among research groups involved in the 2004–2010 VQR evaluation.
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