Marco Petrolo

Marco Petrolo is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy. His research focuses on aeroelasticity, composite structures, finite element analysis, and multiscale modeling, with a particular emphasis on structural theories and virtual manufacturing.

• Scientific Branch: IIND-01/D - Aerospace Structures and Design (Area 0009 - Industrial and Information Engineering)
• ERC Sectors: Aerospace Engineering, Computational Engineering, Lightweight Construction, Materials Engineering

Marco's research interests span aeroelasticity, composite structures, variable kinematics finite elements, and machine learning applications in structural mechanics. He actively contributes to the development of multi-fidelity and multi-field computational tools for aerospace material analysis.

His recent publications highlight advancements in composite wing optimization, damage analysis using 3D Hashin criteria, and curing process simulations. Themes include multiscale modeling, finite element techniques, and uncertainty quantification in composite manufacturing.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Fulbright Visiting Student Research (2010)
  • Effective Member, ASME (2023-), ASC (2019-), AIAA (2018-), AIDAA (2018-)
  • Associate Editor, AEROTECHNICS MISSILI & SPAZIO (2023-), Editorial Board Member, MECHANICS OF ADVANCED MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES (2021-), and others

Marco supervises PhD students and participates in organizing international conferences such as ICAS and AIAA Scitech. He leads national and EU-funded projects like DAMA and ASSESS, focusing on acoustic metamaterials and smart composite monitoring.