Michele Fedel

Michele Fedel serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Trento, Italy, holding a full-time position since 2018 (previously as Assistant Professor RTD-a from 2016-2018). His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering (2010), M.Sc. in Materials Engineering (2006), and B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering (2004), all from the University of Trento.

His educational trajectory is detailed through progressive academic appointments: Post-Doc Research Fellow (2010-2016) focusing on green anticorrosion coatings and nanostructured materials, followed by full-time Assistant Professor roles advancing to his current senior position.

Research Interests: Dr. Fedel specializes in metals/environment interactions with emphasis on corrosion protection mechanisms. His work bridges fundamental electrochemistry and industrial applications, particularly in developing environmentally friendly conversion coatings for aluminum alloys, organic coating degradation analysis, and surface functionalization using layered double hydroxides (LDH). Significant contributions include nanocomposite coatings for solar concentrators and materials science solutions for cultural heritage conservation.

Scientific Awards:

• Best PhD thesis for academic year 2008-2009, University of Trento

Research Leadership: He has secured competitive funding including Horizon2020's mCBEEs project on corrosion in miniaturized systems, FP7's SteelCoat initiative for green nanotechnology coatings, and Cariplo Foundation grants for solar energy conversion systems. His industry collaborations with Brembo SpA and FIP Industriale demonstrate practical translation of research.

Professional Engagement: As editorial board member for "Coatings" (MDPI) and "Advances in Materials Science and Engineering" (Hindawi), plus guest editor for special issues on corrosion protection, he shapes discourse in surface engineering. His extensive peer review for top journals including Corrosion Science and Electrochimica Acta underscores his scholarly impact.