معرفی
Leandro Maio is a Lecturer in Polymer Composites at The University of Manchester (UoM), leading the Structural Health Monitoring/Non-Destructive Testing laboratory. He holds academic roles in teaching courses like 'Deformation Mechanisms' and 'Advanced Composites' while coordinating research projects funded by the Italian PRIN program. His academic journey includes a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Naples Federico II, followed by post-doctoral research and Italian national habilitations for Associate and Full Professor roles.
Research focuses on composite materials, structural health monitoring (SHM), and non-destructive testing (NDT), with expertise in ultrasonic wave propagation and peridynamics. He has been a visiting researcher/lecturer at institutions including NTNU, Goethe University Frankfurt, UCL, and UC San Diego. Awards include DAAD and Fulbright scholarships, enabling international collaborations. He promotes partnerships via ERASMUS+ agreements and organizes special sessions on NDT/SHM at conferences.
Key contributions include studies on ice accretion monitoring in composites and wave propagation in layered materials. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing efficient maintenance and infrastructure durability.
