Curriculum
Federica Zanotto was born in Ferrara the 3rd December 1975
ACADEMIC POSITION
Since September 1st, 2010 Research assistant at the “Corrosion and Metallurgy Study Centre “A. Daccò” of the University of Ferrara (Italy).
EDUCATION
- Graduation in Materials Engineering (December 2002, 5 years degree, 100/110). Dissertation on “Study of the steam power plants behaviour ed analysis of the causes of damage” (translated title)”. Research project carried on at the “Metallurgy Institute” of the University of Bologna, with the supervision of Prof. Gian Luca Garagnani.
- Master in Science Technology and Management (MASTEM) at the University of Ferrara (June 2004, 1st level master, 30/30). Dissertation on “Structural design of polyolefins: computer simulation of mechanical behaviour of polypropylene items. Best fitting of experimental data to models of creep behaviour”, carried on at the Research Centre “Giulio Natta” of Basell Polyolefins (Ferrara), with the supervision of Prof. Francesco Mollica (University of Ferrara) e Eng Mario Vitali (Basell Polyolefins R&D).
- Graduation in Mechanical Engineering (March 2008; 5 years degree, 101/110). Dissertation on “Effects of rolling on the corrosion behaviour of a AZ31 magnesium alloy” (translated title). Research project carried on at the “Corrosion and Metallurgy Study Centre “A. Daccò”, with the supervision of Prof. Fabrizio Zucchi.
- PhD in Engineering Science (March 2010), at University of Ferrara with a Dissertation on “Corrosion behaviour of the AZ31 magnesium alloy and surface treatments for its corrosion protection”. Research project carried on at the “Corrosion and Metallurgy Study Centre “A. Daccò”, with the supervision of Prof. Fabrizio Zucchi and Prof, Cecilia Monticelli.
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
The research activity of Federica Zanotto is mainly addressed to the study of corrosion and corrosion protection of metal alloys. The main research topics from 2010 up to 2018 were:
- Corrosion resistance (pitting corrosion, stress corrosion cracking and intergranular corrosion) of several innovative biphasic stainless steels (LDX 2101®, LDX 2404®, UNS S32304 e UNS S32760) in critical conditions and/or aggressive environments (after thermal aging, media rich in chlorides and sulphides ions).
- Corrosion resistance of reinforcing bars in alkali-activated fly ash mortars.
- Corrosion and corrosion protection of bronze and glided bronze in the field of cultural heritage.
- Corrosion protection of magnesium alloys with eco-friendly silane-based coatings, mono-carboxylate conversion coatings and corrosion inhibition by anionic surfactants.
- The research activity produced 20 papers in peer reviewed journals, 27 papers in conference proceedings and 2 contributions to edited books. A complete list of the publications can be found in :
- https://iris.unife.it
- http://docente.unife.it/docenti-en/federica.zanotto/pubblicazioni
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-2639-7953
BIBLIOMETRIC INDICATORS (from Scopus, last update 22 November 2018):
200 total citation, h-index = 9 (based on 19 documents)
AWARDS
7/03/2011 - Best Phd Thesis – IUSS Ferrara 1931 – University of Ferrara.. The Phd thesis of Dr. Federica Zanotto has been recognized as the best between those of the XXII Phd cycle and has been published on IUSS Annals of the University of Ferrara.
PARTECIPATION TO NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS
- (2016-2017) – Member of the UniFE Research Group in the project "NEW PROTECTIVE COATING TECHNOLOGIES. Eco-compliant pretreatments and paintings for die-cast aluminum" (in collaboration with Azienda Neri Spa (Longiano (FC)) (Call for collaborative research and development projects for companies -POR-FESR 2014-2020)
- (2015-2017) – Member of the UniFE Research Group of the 2 year European research project B-IMPACT (Bronze-IMproved non-hazardous PAtina CoaTings) of the M-ERA.NET Transnational Call 2013 (start date 1 March, 2015, Participants: Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute; UniBO; UniFE; University of Toulouse; EcamRicert Srl; Geida d.o.o.; PYLOTE; C2M).
- (2011-2013) – Member of the UniFE Research Group of the national research project PRIN 2009: “Innovative methods for the conservation of gilded bronzes” (Participants: UniFE; UniBO; PoliMI; IFAC-CNR).
- OTHER ACTIVITIES
- Member of Local Organization Committee of the XI Edition of the “Giornate Nazionali di Corrosione e Protezione”, Ferrara 15-17 June, 2015.
- Member of the Corrosion group of Terra&Acqua Tech-Tecnopolo (Environment, water, soil, land). Tecnopolo is a program supported by the European Fund for Regional Development (ERDF) aimed at reviving the local regional economy through innovation and knowledge. Referee activity for scientific international Journals: Corrosion Science, Metals, Materials, International Journal of Materials Research, Construction and Building Materials, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. (reviews in 2018/17: https://publons.com/author/1418670/federica-zanotto#profile).
- Invited presentation at the conference “Corrosione: soluzioni, analisi, nuovi processi per un confronto diretto con le PMI”, Italy Switzerland Chapter of ASM, Faenza, 7/11/2013.
- From 2010 participation to several research projects for technology transfer in Italian Industries.
TEACHING ACTIVITY
- A.A. 2015/16 to 2018/2019 - module of“Materials Technology” (6 CFU - ING-IND/22) within the teaching of “Applied Chemistry and Materials Technology”, LT “Civil and Environmental Engineering” (Engineering Department of University of Ferrara).
- From A.A. 2014/15 to 2015/16 - module of “Materials for industrial product” (3 CFU - S.S.D. ING-IND/22) within the teaching of “Laboratory of Product Design 1”, LT “Design of industrial product” (Architecture Department of University of Ferrara).
- A.A. 2013/14 - modules of “Materials for industrial product” and “Composite materials” (9 CFU - S.S.D. ING-IND/22), within the teaching of “Materials for industrial product”, LT “Design of industrial product” (Architecture Department of University of Ferrara).
- A.A. 2011/12 to 2012/13 - “Materials for industrial product” (6 CFU - S.S.D. ING-IND/22), LT “Design of industrial product” (Architecture Department of University of Ferrara)
- A.A. 2010/11 - module di “Materials science” (5 CFU - S.S.D. ING-IND/22) within the teaching of “Materials for industrial product”, LT “Design of industrial product” (Architecture Department of University of Ferrara).
- TUTORING
- Tutor of 3 thesis for the 1st level degree course in “Civil and Environmental Engineering” and co-Tutor of 5 thesis for the 2nd level degree course in “Mechanical Engineering”.
