Exploiting nonlinear dynamics for the design of innovative solutions of vibration energy harvesters

Reference person
Gianluca
Gatti
gianluca.gatti@unical.it

Host University/Institute
University of Calabria

Internship
Y

Research Keywords
Energy Harvesting
Nonlinear Dynamics
Nonlinear Vibration

Reference ERCs
PE8_7
PE8_1 A
0

Reference SDGs
GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Studente
Shabanalinezhad Hossein

Supervisor
Gatti Gianluca

Co-Supervisor

Description

Suggested skills:

Good background in mechanical engineering, with electronics and programming skills (MATLAB) are required. Candidates with good knowledge in mechanical vibrations and nonlinear dynamics are encouraged. Working enthusiasm, creativity and attitude to problem solving are welcome.

Research team and environment

The research activity will be mainly carried out at the Mechanical Engineering Lab – Mechatronic Division of the University of Calabria. The group consists of 3 associate professors, 1 researcher, 2 post-doc fellows, and several PHD students. The team has recognized expertise in nonlinear dynamics, vibrations and mechatronics, with both theoretical and experimental skills. It has fruitful collaborations with several Universities and Research Centers abroad, e.G. UNESP (Brasil), ISVR (UK), CEVAS (Serbia), so it is expected that part of the research work will be spent in at least one of these Institutions.