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PhD Theses

Silvia Lombardi, “Fluid structure interaction problem in the human eye,” XXXIII Cycle, Gran Sasso Science Institute. Co-supervised with Rodolfo Repetto and Nicoletta Tambroni (University of Genoa). Defense: January 29, 2024.
Matteo Ruggieri, “Magnetorheological Elastomers for Tunable Vibration Absorbers: Modelling, Fabrication and Experimental Characterization,” XXXVII Cycle, Department of Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Aeronautical Technologies, Roma Tre University. Co-supervised with Jacopo Ciambella (Sapienza University of Rome). Defense: November 20, 2025.

Master’s Theses

Nicola Pede, “Statics and Dynamics of Peeling Processes,” MSc in Modeling and Systems Engineering, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 2005 (co-advisor).
Paolo Locatelli, “Adhesion of Thin Structures on Rigid Supports,” MSc in Civil Engineering, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 2007.
Ivan Benemerito, “Modeling of Orbital Reconstruction Implants,” MSc in Mathematical Engineering, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 2014 (co-advisor).
Alex Musarra, “Mechanical Phase Diagram of Shrinking Cylindrical Gels,” MSc in Mathematical Engineering, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 2015.
Pierluigi Morra, “A Reduced Order Model for a Hydrogel Material,” MSc in Mechanical Engineering, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 2016.
Edoardo Oddo Casano, “Study of the Behavior of a Reinforced Concrete Equipment Storage, Designed According to NTC2018 for Seismic Loading, Subjected to an Explosive Action within a Petrochemical Plant,” MSc in Civil Engineering for the Protection from Natural Hazards, Roma Tre University, 2020.
Davide Renzi, “Numerical Analysis of Stresses and Deformations in Surface Growth,” MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 2022.

Bachelor’s Theses

Manuel Angelini, “Instability of Piezoelectric Plates,” BSc in Civil Engineering, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 2011.
Francesco De Santis, “Mathematical Model for the Description of Plant Biomechanics,” BSc in Building Engineering, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 2013.
Giordano Martufi, “Morphoelastic Beams,” BSc in Building Engineering, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 2013.
Daniele Perugia, “The Finite-Element Method,” BSc in Engineering Sciences, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 2013.
Luca Marinangeli, “Multiphysics Simulation by the Finite-Element Method,” BSc in Engineering Sciences, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 2014.
Saad Moussa, “Continuum Modeling in Biomechanics,” BSc in Engineering Sciences, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 2015.
Mara Carbone, “The Strength Criteria in Structural Mechanics: Historical Developments,” BSc in Building Engineering, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 2016.
Christian Milano, “The Chain Fountain,” BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 2017.
Chiara Lignola, “Euler’s Elastica,” BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 2017.
Luigi Fagiolo, “Funicularity of Shell Structures,” BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 2017.
Davide Viscione, “Anisotropic Shells,” BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 2017.
Edoardo Braccini, “Euler’s Elastica,” BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 2018.
Francesca Mura, “Realization and Experimentation of Magnetoelastic Beams,” BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 2018.
Damiano Broccoletti, “Mechanical Properties of Magnetorheological Elastomers,” BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 2018.
Davide Renzi, “Introduction to the Mechanics of Structures for High School Classes,” BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 2018.
Michele Falsi, “The Kapitza Pendulum: Experimental Aspects,” BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 2018.
Filippo Russi, “The Kapitza Pendulum: Theoretical Aspects,” BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 2018.
Alessio Mariti, “Mechanical Analysis of Lattice Structures Using the Large Structure Set from PASCO,” BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 2019.
Chiara Lanciano, “Eulerian Instability: Theoretical and Application Aspects,” BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 2019.
Roberto Maiozzi, “Stress Analysis of a Saint-Venant Beam Using the Finite-Element Method,” BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 2019.
Alberto Saliola, “The Problem of Torsion in Multicellular Sections,” BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 2020.
Daniele Martino, “Euler’s Elastica,” BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 2020.
Alessandro Muccichini, “Torsion of a Multicellular Section with the Finite-Element Method,” BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 2021.
Edoardo Brienza, “Auxetic Metamaterials,” BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 2021.
Angelica Brajon, “Mechanical Instability in the Elastic Field,” BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 2021.
Leonardo Donatelli, “Design and Creation of Educational Demonstration Devices for Structural Mechanics,” BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 2021.