Fabrizio Stesina

Fabrizio Stesina is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS) of Politecnico di Torino, Italy. He serves as Course Collaborator for various aerospace engineering courses, including Aerospace Systems and Space Mission and Systems Design. Dr. Stesina is also a member of the College of Mechanical, Aerospace and Automotive Engineering.

Research Interests: His work focuses on Control Engineering for aerospace platforms, Verification of small space platforms, and Design of interplanetary rovers. Key areas include CubeSat missions, space propulsion systems, and concurrent engineering approaches.

Scientific Trends: Recent publications highlight CubeSat technology for cis-lunar exploration, autonomous spacecraft control, and reusable space tugs for orbital transfer missions. These span Space Systems Engineering, Autonomous Navigation, and Deep Space Applications.

Scientific Contributions:

• Guest Editor for Aerospace journal (2021-2023)
• Member of IEEE (2016-2023) and AIDAA (2018-2023)
• Advisor for ANIPLA (2010-2023)

Student Supervision: Currently supervising PhD students Lucrezia Lovaglio (Electrical Engineering), Serena Campioli (Aerospace Engineering), Antonio D'Ortona, and Paolo Martire (both in Aerospace Engineering).

Research Networks: Coordinates STAR-Lab PoliTO (2008-2024) and CubeSat Team Polito (2008-2024). Participates in ESA-microProp (2017-2022) and PNRR-PE15 Spoke1 (2022).