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Domenico Ammendolea is a Research Grant Holder (Assegnista di Ricerca) in Structural Science at the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Calabria. He holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structures) and a PhD in Environmental, Construction, and Energy Science and Engineering, both from the same institution, having graduated with top honors. He is actively involved in research and teaching, contributing to graduate courses such as Bridge Analysis and Design, Structural Modeling of Buildings, and Seismic Dynamics of Structures, while also serving as a mentor.
His research focuses on advanced numerical modeling of damage and fracture in composite and quasi-brittle materials under static and dynamic loading. Key interests include moving mesh techniques, phase-field modeling, cohesive zone methods, and finite element analysis for simulating crack propagation in heterogeneous, anisotropic, and functionally graded materials. He applies these methods to cutting-edge materials like nano-filled ultra-high-performance concrete and CNT-reinforced composites.
The recent publications highlight a strong trend in computational fracture mechanics, particularly in dynamic and multiscale crack propagation, utilizing adaptive and moving mesh strategies combined with integral methods for enhanced accuracy. His work bridges theoretical mechanics with practical structural applications.
- TC3 Young Scientist Award – Best contribution by a young researcher at the 8th International Conference on Crack Paths
He has been actively teaching in master’s programs and mentoring students. Though no formal grants are listed, his research grant position and publications indicate active funding support. He collaborated remotely as a Visiting PhD Student at the University of Dundee (UK) in 2022, reflecting international engagement.
His research is conducted within the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Calabria, collaborating closely with researchers including Fabrizio Greco, Lorenzo Leonetti, Paolo Lonetti, and Arturo Pascuzzo. The work is integrated into broader research activities on structural integrity and advanced materials modeling.
