Dr. Francesco Acerra | Aerospace Operations Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Francesco Acerra , Leonardo Spa, Italy

Francesco Acerra, an Italian national born on August 10, 1971, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the engineering sector. Currently serving as the Leonardo Company Manager (Innovation Architect) for Research Units related to Advanced Materials, Digital Factory, and In-Service Digital Solutions, Francesco has been instrumental in driving innovation and research management within the organization. With a background in Mechanical and Process Non-Destructive Testing (M&P-NDT), he has held various managerial positions, including Technical Coordinator of Forming, Innovative Welding, and Assembly Discipline. Francesco’s expertise spans a wide range of areas, from auditing supplier qualifications to teaching operator qualifications for special processes. His dedication and leadership have significantly contributed to the engineering landscape, particularly in the areas of additive manufacturing technology and heat treatment processes.

Professional Profile:

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📚 Training and Education:

As a seasoned professional, Francesco has also been actively involved in training and education, both within Leonardo Company and for external programs. He has contributed to operator qualifications for various special processes, emphasizing the importance of skill development and adherence to industry standards.

🔬 Research and Innovation Management:

With a career spanning over two decades at Leonardo Company, Francesco has held various managerial positions, driving innovation and research activities. He has led initiatives in additive manufacturing technology and technical coordination of forming, welding, and assembly disciplines in materials and processes.

🏢 Current Position:

Francesco Acerra currently serves as the Company Manager (Innovation Architect) for Research Units related to Advanced Materials & Digital Factory & In-Service Digital Solutions at Leonardo Company, Pomigliano D’Arco, Italy.

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Article: Numerical-experimental investigation into the tensile behavior of a hybrid metallic-CFRP stiffened aeronautical panel
    • Citations: 13
  2. Conference Paper: Assessment of the mechanical properties of AlSi10Mg parts produced through selective laser melting under different conditions
    • Citations: 25
  3. Conference Paper: Numerical investigation on the stringer termination debonding in tensile loaded hybrid metallic-CFRP stiffened aeronautical panel
    • Citations: 1
  4. Article: Laser beam welding of a Ti–6Al–4V support flange for buy-to-fly reduction
    • Citations: 13
  5. Conference Paper: Disk laser welding of Ti6Al4V alloy
    • Citations: 6

 

 

 

Dr. Francesco Acerra | Aerospace Operations Awards | Best Researcher Award

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