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Luca Lampani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMA) at the University of Rome "Sapienza" since November 1, 2010. His primary academic appointment is in the Scientific Disciplinary Sector ING-IND/04 (Aerospace Constructions and Structures). He teaches "Thermal and thermoelastic analysis of aerospace structures" for the Master of Science Degree in Space and Astronautical Engineering and "Laboratory of computational mechanics for structures" for the Bachelor Degree in Aerospace Engineering. Lampani also serves as Technical Officer of the Aerospace Composite Material Laboratory at DIMA and is a member of the Academic Board of the PhD in Aeronautic and Space Engineering at Sapienza University since November 26, 2013.
Dr. Lampani earned his Ph.D. from the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Astronautics at University "La Sapienza" in April 2010. His dissertation focused on "Finite element modeling of dielectric elastomer actuators and space applications." Prior to his current position, he held multiple research contracts and fellowships at the same institution, beginning in November 2001.
Professor Lampani's research focuses on computational mechanics and finite element analysis applied to aerospace structures, with particular expertise in composite structures, thermal structures, and intelligent materials and structures. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical aerospace applications, exploring innovative solutions for space vehicle design and structural integrity. His research has significant implications for developing more resilient spacecraft components that can withstand extreme environments encountered during space missions. The integration of smart materials and structural health monitoring systems represents a key thread throughout his research career.
His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on structural analysis of composite materials, with recent work (2020-2025) showing increasing emphasis on smart manufacturing approaches for aerospace applications, integration of nanomaterials for enhanced composite performance, and development of energy harvesting systems using piezoelectric materials. A notable trend is the application of Industry 4.0 concepts to traditional aerospace manufacturing processes, particularly for satellite constellations and small spacecraft production.
Professor Lampani has secured numerous research contracts and fellowships throughout his career, serving as principal investigator on thirteen contracts and four research fellowships at Sapienza University. His research portfolio spans topics including multi-physics analysis of re-entry vehicles, inflatable structures for space, active thermal protection systems, and structural analysis of launch vehicle components. His work has been funded by major aerospace organizations including ESA/ESTEC, CIRA, AVIO, and Space Engineering.
As Technical Officer of the Aerospace Composite Material Laboratory at DIMA, Lampani oversees experimental facilities for testing and characterizing advanced aerospace materials. He is also President and Associate of the spin-off company "Smart Structures Solutions s.r.l." (www.smartstru.com), which translates academic research into commercial applications focused on smart structural systems. His laboratory work emphasizes the practical implementation of computational models developed through his theoretical research, with particular focus on structural health monitoring and damage detection in composite aerospace structures.
