Contact Guglielmo Cimolai
Areas of expertise
- Aerospace Structures
- Computing, Simulation & Modelling
- Lightweighting & Crashworthiness
- Smart Materials
Background
I am an aerospace engineer with experience in advanced materials, numerical simulation, and project management.
At DPS – Digital Product Simulation in Paris, I develop digital continuity solutions for aerospace Industry 4.0, including the implementation of an SPDM platform for Airbus Helicopters based on Dassault Systemes’ 3DEXPERIENCE® solution.
Alongside my professional role, I am pursuing a PhD at Cranfield University, focusing on AI-driven design and optimization of novel mechanical metamaterials to advance aerospace structures.
I previously completed a specialized master’s in Aerospace Project Management at ISAE-Supaero, an MSc in Advanced Lightweight and Composite Structures at Cranfield, and a BSc in Aerospace Engineering at Politecnico di Milano. I am also a recipient of Cranfield University’s Vice-Chancellor’s Prize for outstanding academic performances.
Research opportunities
Artificial Intelligence applications in aerospace materials: utilising Machine Learning for predictive modelling, inverse design and structural analysis of advanced aerospace materials; developing physics-informed Neural Networks for advanced structural design.
Shape and topology optimisation techniques: investigating the application of Genetic Algorithms for solving multi-objective optimisation problems in structural design; utilizing topology optimisation methods to achieve lightweight and efficient structural designs.
Metamaterials and lattice structures development: developing advanced methodologies for the design and optimisation of metamaterials in aerospace applications; exploring novel approaches to enhance the mechanical properties of advanced metastructures through optimisation techniques; investigating potential applications of metamaterials and lattice structures in sectors outside aerospace.
Crashworthiness and manufacturability of advanced aerospace structures: investigating the structural integrity, manufacturability, effects of defects and performance of aerospace components and systems; assessing the effects of low and high-velocity impacts on aerospace structures and improving their crashworthiness and dimensional stability.
Publications
Articles In Journals
- Jha A, Cimolai G & Dayyani I. (2023). Crashworthiness and dimensional stability analysis of zero Poisson’s ratio fish cells lattice structures. International Journal of Impact Engineering, 184(February)
- Cimolai G & Yasaee M. (2022). Numerical simulations of embedded wrinkle defects geometry on the strength knockdown of FRP composites. Composite Structures, 305(February)
- Cimolai G, Dayyani I & Qin Q. (2022). Multi-objective shape optimization of large strain 3D helical structures for mechanical metamaterials. Materials & Design, 215(March)