Carlo Giovanni Ferro

Carlo Giovanni Ferro is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS), Politecnico di Torino. He is also a member of the Interdepartmental Center Photonext, focusing on applied photonics. His research spans aerospace engineering, additive manufacturing, and multidisciplinary design optimization.

• University: Politecnico di Torino
• Department: DIMEAS
• Role: Assistant Professor

Research Interests:

• Additive manufacturing for aerospace structures
• Multifunctional smart structures
• Innovative anti-icing systems
• Lunar construction materials
• Thermal and mechanical performance of lattice trusses

Teaching:

• Main teacher for PhD course on Additive Manufacturing for Multifunctional Aerospace Components
• Collaborator for Master's courses on Aerospace Systems Modeling and Simulation
• Instructor for Bachelor's courses on Aerospace On-Board Systems

Projects:

• SmartCore (2024-2025) - Scientific Responsible
• Anti-icing wing panel impact tests (2025-2026) - Scientific Responsible
• Commercial research projects in structural analysis and thermal management

Patents:

• Gasdynamic Nozzle for Endoreactors (with Aimasso, Bertone, Maggiore)
• Anti-Icing System for Aircraft (with Maggiore)

Collaborations:

• Collaborator in multidisciplinary aerospace projects with international teams
• Advisor to PhD student Matteo Bertone