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Assist Prof Dr. Luigi Lentini | Tribology | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Luigi Lentini is a dedicated professional with a strong academic background and expertise in Mechanical Engineering. He completed his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees at Politecnico di Torino, Italy, with outstanding achievements. His research focuses on dynamic identification of aerostatic bearings, compensation methods for gas bearings, pneumatic valves, and other related areas. In his post-doctoral roles at Politecnico di Torino, Luigi has been actively involved in research projects and has collaborated with renowned professors and researchers. He has also contributed significantly to teaching various courses, demonstrating his passion for education and knowledge sharing. Luigi’s commitment to his field is evident through his publications, presentations, and participation in academic conferences. He is a valuable asset to the academic community, and his work reflects his dedication to advancing the field of Mechanical Engineering.

Professional Profiles:

📚 Education:

Luigi Lentini completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Politecnico di Bari, Bari (Italy), in November 2011, with a final score of 99/110. His dissertation, titled “Comparative Analysis of Bicycle Frames and Electric Mopeds,” was supervised by Prof. Giuseppe Demelio. He then pursued his Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Politecnico di Torino, Turin (Italy), graduating in October 2013 with a final score of 110 with honours/110. His master’s dissertation, titled “Test and Design of a Power Recirculating Test Rig,” was supervised by Proff. Alessandro Fasana and Luigi Garibaldi. Luigi continued his academic journey by obtaining a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Politecnico di Torino, Turin (Italy), in May 2017. His dissertation, titled “Design, Test and Identification of an Active Aerostatic Thrust Bearing with a Compliant Mechanism and Piezo Actuator,” was evaluated by a committee consisting of Mauro Velardocchia, Stefano Tornincasa, Paolo Pennacchi, and Ravina Enrico.

📝Work Experience:

Luigi Lentini began his post-doctoral journey with a scholarship at Politecnico di Torino, Turin (Italy), from May 2017 to May 2018. During this period, he worked on the dynamic identification of aerostatic bearings as part of the “Mathematical models of air bearings” project at the Hexagon Technology Center, under the supervision of Prof. Terenziano Raparelli. Subsequently, Luigi secured a Post-Doc Fellowship (RTDA) at Politecnico di Torino from May 2018 to August 2022. His research focused on dynamic identification of aerostatic bearings, compensation methods for gas bearings, pneumatic valves, pneumatically actuated cart-inverted pendulum, and seals for pneumatic cylinders. He collaborated with a research group consisting of Prof. Terenziano Raparelli, Prof. Luigi Mazza, Prof. Vladimir Viktorov, Prof. Andrea Trivella, and Prof. Federico Colombo. Currently, Luigi is engaged in a Post-Doc Fellowship (RTDB) at Politecnico di Torino since August 2022. His research continues to center around high-speed spindle supported by aerostatic bearings, porous bearings, compensation methods for gas bearings, pneumatic valves, and friction models for pneumatic cylinders. He works closely with Prof. Terenziano Raparelli, Prof. Luigi Mazza, Prof. Andrea Trivella, and Prof. Federico Colombo.

📝Teaching Experience:

Luigi Lentini has been actively involved in teaching various courses in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Politecnico di Torino. From the academic year 2015/16 to 2020/21, he has contributed significantly to several courses, demonstrating his expertise and commitment to education. In the academic year 2015/16, Luigi was the course owner for “Automazione dei sistemi meccanici,” taught by Prof. V. Viktorov, totaling 36 hours, conducted in Italian. Continuing his teaching responsibilities, in the academic year 2016/17, he again owned the course “Automazione dei sistemi meccanici,” taught by Prof. V. Viktorov, for 36 hours in Italian. Additionally, he was responsible for the course “Fluid Automation,” taught by Prof. L. Mazza, for 12 hours in English, and “Meccanica delle macchine,” taught by Prof. G. Quaglia, for 18 hours in Italian, totaling 66 hours. In the academic year 2017/18, Luigi continued his teaching duties, owning the course “Automazione dei sistemi meccanici” for 36 hours in Italian, taught by Prof. V. Viktorov. He also taught “Meccanica delle macchine,” for 15 hours in Italian, and “Numerical Modelling and simulation,” for 15 hours in English, both as a part of the LM program. Additionally, he taught “Meccanica delle macchine” for 24 hours in Italian, under the LT program, totaling 90 hours. In the academic years 2018/19, 2019/20, and 2020/21, Luigi continued to excel in his teaching roles, contributing to various courses such as “Automazione dei sistemi meccanici,” “Meccanica delle macchine,” and “Numerical Modelling and simulation,” among others, both in Italian and English, under the supervision of renowned professors in the field. His dedication and expertise have been instrumental in enhancing the learning experience of students at Politecnico di Torino.

 

📚Publications :

Aerostatic thrust bearings active compensation: Critical review‏
Authors: T Raparelli, V Viktorov, F Colombo, L Lentini‏
Citations: 61
Year: 2016

A historical review of gas lubrication: From Reynolds to active compensations‏
Authors: L Lentini, M Moradi, F Colombo‏
Citations: 25
Year: 2018

Actively compensated aerostatic thrust bearing: design, modelling and experimental validation‏
Authors: F Colombo, L Lentini, T Raparelli, V Viktorov‏
Citations: 25
Year: 2017

Dynamic characterisation of rectangular aerostatic pads with multiple inherent orifices‏
Authors: F Colombo, L Lentini, T Raparelli, A Trivella, V Viktorov‏
Citations: 24
Year: 2018

An infinite stiffness aerostatic pad with a diaphragm valve‏
Authors: D Ghodsiyeh, F Colombo, L Lentini, T Raparelli, A Trivella, V Viktorov‏
Citations: 22
Year: 2020

On the design of a diaphragm valve for aerostatic bearings‏
Authors: L Lentini, F Colombo, A Trivella, T Raparelli, V Viktorov‏
Citations: 13
Year: 2020

Dynamic model of a grooved thrust bearing: numerical model and experimental validation‏
Authors: F Colombo, L Lentini, T Raparelli, A Trivella, V Viktorov‏
Citations: 11
Year: 2017

Design and Analysis of an Aerostatic Pad Controlled by a Diaphragm Valve‏
Authors: F Colombo, L Lentini, T Raparelli, A Trivella, V Viktorov‏
Citations: 9
Year: 2021

A lumped model for grooved aerostatic pad‏
Authors: F Colombo, L Lentini, T Raparelli, A Trivella, V Viktorov‏
Citations: 9
Year: 2019

Experimental identification of an aerostatic thrust bearing‏
Authors: F Colombo, L Lentini, T Raparelli, V Viktorov‏
Citations: 9
Year: 2017

A nonlinear lumped parameter model of an externally pressurized rectangular grooved air pad bearing‏
Authors: C Federico, L Lentini, R Terenziano, T Andrea, V Vladimir‏
Citations: 8
Year: 2019

The challenges of oil free bearings in micro-turbomachinery‏
Authors: F Colombo, L Lentini, T Raparelli, A Trivella‏
Citations: 5
Year: 2021

 

 

Luigi Lentini | Tribology | Best Researcher Award

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