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Leonardi Mara

Surname: Leonardi

Name: Mara

Research: Development of novel eco-friendly friction materials for disc brake systems.

Tutor: Prof. Stefano Gialanella

Co-tutor: Prof. Giovanni Straffelini

 

Curriculum studiorum:

  • Master’s degree in Materials Engineering.

       Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Trento (Italy).

       Thesis title : “ Study of friction materials for brake pads with reduced copper content”.

  • Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering.

       Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Trento.

       Thesis title : “Positron techniques for the detection of defects type vacation and open volume in solid-state materials”.

 

Fields of research:

  • Friction materials for disc brake systems;
  • Tribology.

 

Future expectations:

  • My main aim is to achieve a deeper knowledge of friction materials, in order to develop and optimize eco brake pads.

 

Contact:

  • mara.leonardi [at] unitn.it