Curriculum
Federica Zanotto
E-mail: zntfrc@unife.it.
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-2639-7953
Web of Science ResearcherID: K-2309-2015
Scopus Author ID: 26533686500
ACADEMIC POSITION
Federica Zanotto is Associate Professor (SSD ING-IND / 22 - Materials Science and Technology) at the Engineering Department of the University of Ferrara and carries out her research activity at the “A. Daccò” Corrosion and Metallurgy Study Centre, Engineering Department of the University of Ferrara
ACADEMIC CAREER
2021 - 2022 - Research Grant titled ‘Corrosion and protection processes in industrial applications aimed at energy saving, environmental sustainability and circular economy. Head Prof. Michele Pinelli - Department of Engineering, University of Ferrara.
2019 - 2021 Research Grant titled ‘Study of innovative coating formulations for corrosion protection of historical aircraft made of aluminium alloys’ within the framework of the PROCRAFT (PROtection and Conservation of Heritage AirCRAFT) project (JPI-CH European project) at the Department of Engineering.
2019 - 2020 Research Grant titled ‘Use of Plastic Materials from Recycling for Mortars and Lightened Structural Concrete’ within the project ‘IMPReSA’, (POR-FESR 2014-2020 project, CUP E81F18000310009).
December 2018 National Scientific Qualification to fill the role of Associate Professor in the Italian Universities, in the recruiting disciplinary field 09/D1.
2018 - 2019 Research Fellow - S.S.D. ING-IND/22 - at the Corrosion and Metallurgy Study Centre ‘A. Daccò’ of the Department of Engineering of the University of Ferrara.
2013 - 2018 Research Fellow - S.S.D. ING-IND/22 - afferent to the Terra&AcquaTech Laboratory at the Corrosion and Metallurgy Study Centre ‘A. Daccò’ of the Department of Engineering of the University of Ferrara.
2010 -RESEARCH ACTIVITY 2013 Temporary Researcher position - S.S.D. ING-IND/22 - afferent to the Terra&AcquaTech Laboratory of the Technopole of the University of Ferrara at the Corrosion and Metallurgy Study Centre ‘A. Daccò’.
EDUCATION
18/03/2010 - PhD in Engineering Sciences (S.S.D. ING-IND/22) at the University of Ferrara, grade: excellent. Title of the thesis: ‘Corrosion behaviour of the AZ31 magnesium alloy and surface treatments for its corrosion protection’, at the Corrosion and Metallurgy Study Centre ‘A. Daccò’. Supervisors: Prof. Fabrizio Zucchi and Prof. Cecilia Monticelli.
31/03/2008 - Degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ferrara, 101/110. Title of the thesis: ‘Effect of rolling on the corrosion rate of a magnesium alloy AZ31’, at the Corrosion and Metallurgy Study Centre ‘A. Daccò’. Supervisor Prof. Fabrizio Zucchi.
03/06/2004 - 1st level Master's degree in Science Technology and Management, (curriculum: Polymeric Materials) at the University of Ferrara, grade: 30/30. Title of thesis: ‘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 “Giulio Natta” Research Centre of Basell Polyolefins (Ferrara). Supervisors: Prof. Francesco Mollica (University of Ferrara) and Ing Mario Vitali (Basell Polyolefins R&D).
19/12/2002 - Degree in Materials Engineering (V.O.) from the University of Ferrara, 100/110. Title of the thesis: ‘Study of the operating behaviour of steam generators and analysis of the causes of damage’, performed at the Institute of Metallurgy in Bologna and the Enichem Company. Supervisors: Prof. Gian Luca Garagnani (University of Ferrara), Prof. Oddone Ruggeri (University of Bologna).
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 2023 were:
- Corrosion resistance of reinforcing bars in concrete containing biochar or recycled plastic.
- 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 36 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 16 September 2024):
905 total citation, h-index = 15 (based on 46 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”.
