Experience

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  Fiat powertrain technologies

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Internship - alternative fuels engineer

  Define the State of the Art of biodiesel as alternative fuel for diesel engines. Moreover this study is been also carried on in order to write the thesis: “The biodiesel’s use in the modern powertrain with common rail” with supervisor Prof. E. Spessa

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  University of surrey

  Jun 2009 - Dec 2009

  Internship - research engineer

  Development and implementation a full set of analytical models for the evaluation of vehicle drivability at increasing levels of complexity. The thesis “Drivability analysis of four-wheel-drive hybrid vehicle” with supervisor Prof. M. Velardocchia, is based on these analysis.In particular:- Time domain analysis using linear model in order to study the powertrain behavior during a tip-in maneuver, both hybrid vehicle and traditional vehicle.- Frequency domain analysis using the same models. Bode analysis, natural frequency analysis as function of vehicle velocity and modal shapes. Show less

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  Centro ricerche fiat

  Apr 2010 - Jun 2019

  CRF (FIAT Research Center) - FP R&T (FIAT Powertrain R&T)Department: "Transmission"Division: "Transmission applications"Used software: Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, Etas INCA, Vector CANalyzer, Microsoft OfficeMain projects involved in, and reference publication of the project:- Hybrid project:* EcoChamps European project: PHEV 500x 1.0 GSE T3 DDCT P1f + P4 HVLink: http://www.ecochamps.eu/class-b-demonstrator-fiat-500x/* Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle demo car project in collaboration with Schaeffer and AVL: MHEV Tipo 1.0 GSE T3 DDCT P1f + P2 48V:Link:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs35778-019-0012-8- Powertrain integration:* Renegade 1.3 GSE T4 TCT - EMEA market- Methodologies&Tools:* Gearshift map generator tool* Engine torque accuracy methodology definition and post-processing tool* DDCT virtual calibration tool SILMain activities:- Hybrid project:* DDCT Calibration especially for drivability* Hybrid functionalities definition and development* Dyno test analysis* Project management- Powertrain integration:* Support the Engine application team for the calibration and verification of all the ECU strategies linked to TCU functionalities, in order to carry out TCU requests (DDCT), such as torque chain, torque reserve management, accessory compensation, CAN messages, cut-off management, idle control, Stop&Start, etc* Experimental test* Control strategies development: close to CRF control team or FCA Powertrain control team or Bosch, the new integration strategies, both in TCU and ECU control, have been developed and calibrated* Pedal map powerbased calibration and methodology* Simulation: close to simulation team, the simulation model has been updated and improved * ECU control known: Bosch, MM and FCA control Show less CRF (FIAT Research Center) - FP R&T (FIAT Powertrain R&T)Department: "Transmission"Division: "Transmission applications"Used software: Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, Etas INCA, Vector CANalyzer, Microsoft OfficeTeam leader of a team, composed by 3 people.Main projects involved in, and reference publication of the project:- Hybrid project:* EcoChamps European project: PHEV 500x 1.0 GSE T3 TCT P1f + P4 HVLink: http://www.ecochamps.eu/class-b-demonstrator-fiat-500x/* Mild Electric Hybrid Vehicle demo car project - Powertrain integration:* Renegade 1.3 GSE T4 TCT - EMEA market- Methodologies&Tools:* Gearshift map generator tool* Pedal map generator tool* Engine torque accuracy methodology definition and post-processing tool* DDCT virtual calibration tool SIL* Virtual simulation tool of Responsiveness methodology Main activities:- Hybrid project:* DDCT Calibration especially for drivability aspects* Hybrid functionalities definition and development* Dyno test analysis* Project management - Powertrain integration:* Support the Engine application team for the calibration and verification of all the ECU strategies linked to TCU functionalities, in order to carry out TCU requests (DDCT), such as torque chain, torque reserve management, accessory compensation, CAN messages, cut-off management, idle control, Stop&Start management, etc.* Experimental test: Drivability test, dyno test, etc.* Control strategies development: close to CRF control team or FCA Powertrain control team or Bosch, the new integration strategies, both in TCU and ECU control, have been developed and calibrated* Pedal map powerbased calibration and definition of calibration methodology* Simulation: close to simulation team, the simulation model has been updated and improved * ECU control known: Bosch control (both Diesel and Gasoline), Magneti Marelli control, and FCA-Chrysler control* Definition of specifications for new control strategies Show less CRF (FIAT Research Center) - FP R&T (FIAT Powertrain R&T)Department: "Transmission"Division: "Transmission applications"Used software: Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, dSpace ControlDesk, Etas INCA, Vector CANalyzer, Microsoft OfficeMain projects involved in, and reference publication of the project:- Transmission application:* Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 Mjet TCT - EMEA Market- Powertrain integration:* Jeep Renegade 1.3 GSE T4 TCT - EMEA market* Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 Mjet TCT - EMEA Market* Jeep Renegade 1.4 TJet TCT - APAC Market* GAC Trumpchi GS4 1.5T TCT - APAC Market* GAC Trumpchi GA3 1.3T TCT - APAC Market* GAC Trumpchi GA5 1.5T TCT - APAC Market* Jeep Renegade 1.4 MAir TCT - EMEA Market* FIAT Tipo 1.6 Mjet TCT - EMEA Market* FIAT 500X 1.6 Mjet TCT - EMEA Market* Internal prototype projectsMain activities:- Transmission application:* Calibration of the drivability strategies, such as vehicle launch, upshift and downshift powershift gear changing, gear changing map for automatic mode, etc.- Powertrain integration:* Support the Engine application team for the calibration and verification of all the ECU strategies linked to TCU functionality, in order to carry out TCU requests (DDCT), such as torque chain, torque reserve management, accessory compensation, CAN messages, cut-off management, idle control, Stop&Start management, etc.* Experimental test: Road test, drivability test, dyno test, etc.* Control strategies development: close to CRF control team or FCA Powertrain control team or Bosch, the new integration strategies, both in TCU and ECU control, have been developed and calibrated* Pedal map powerbased calibration and definition of calibration methodology* Simulation: close to simulation team, the simulation model has been updated and improved * ECU control known: Bosch control (both Diesel and Gasoline), Magneti Marelli control, and FCA-Chrysler control* Definition of specifications for new control strategies Show less CRF (FIAT Research Center) - FP R&T (FIAT Powertrain R&T)Department: "Transmission"Division: "Transmission applications & Powertrain integration"Used software: Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, dSpace ControlDesk, Etas INCA, Vector CANalyzer, Microsoft OfficeMain projects involved in, and reference publication of the project:- Powertrain integration:* Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV 1.8 GDI TCT - EMEA Market* Alfa Romeo 4C 1.8 GDI TCT - EMEA Market* Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 Mjet TCT - EMEA and NAFTA Market* FIAT Viaggio 1.4 TJet TCT - APAC Market* GAC Trumpchi GS5 Super 1.8T TCT - APAC Market* GAC Trumpchi GS5 Super 2.0 TCT - APAC Market* GAC Trumpchi GS4 GA5 1.5T TCT - APAC Market* GAC Trumpchi GA3 1.3T TCT - APAC Market* Jeep Renegade 1.4 MAir TCT - EMEA Market* Suzuki Sx4 1.6 Mjet TCT - EMEA Market* Internal prototype projects- Hybrid Electric Vehicle:* FIAT 500 HDCT (Hybrid Dual Clutch Transmission) prototype. "A hybrid dual clutch powertrain for city cars" - 9th International CTI Symposium, Berlin 2010 - Constantinos Vafidis, Corrado Elia, Riccardo Groppo, Andrea Piazza.* FIAT Panda Mini-Hybrid with BAS (Belt Alternator System) and e-ClutchMain activities:- Powertrain integration:* Support the Engine application team for the calibration and verification of all the ECU strategies linked to TCU functionality, in order to carry out TCU requests (DDCT), such as torque chain, torque reserve management, cut-off management, idle control, Stop&Start management, etc* Experimental test: Road test, drivability test, dyno test, etc* Control strategies development: close to CRF or FCA Powertrain control team or Bosch, the new integration strategies, both in TCU and ECU control, have been developed and calibrated* Pedal map powerbased calibration* ECU control known: Bosch (both Diesel and Gasoline) and Magneti Marelli control- Hybrid Electric Vehicle:* Data analysis* Hybrid strategies calibration and development* Powertrain integration Show less CRF (FIAT Research Center) - FP R&T (FIAT Powertrain R&T)Department: "Transmission & hybrids"Division: "Powertrain integration & hybrid application"Used software: Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, dSpace ControlDesk, Etas INCA, Vector CANalyzer, Microsoft OfficeMain projects involved in, and reference publication of the project:- FIAT 500 HDCT (Hybrid Dual Clutch Transmission) prototype. "A hybrid dual clutch powertrain for city cars" - 9th International CTI Symposium, Berlin 2010 - Constantinos Vafidis, Corrado Elia, Riccardo Groppo, Andrea Piazza.Main activities:- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV):* Data analysis: energy and fuel consumption analysis, drivability acquisition analysis, clutch transmissibility analysis, statistical analysis, hybrid strategies analysis, etc* Experimental test: on the road test, drivability test, dyno test, battery test (e.g. State of charge verification), clutch transmissibility estimation, etc* Hybrid strategies calibration and development, i.e. VMU (Vehicle Management Unit): close to CRF control team, the hybrid strategies have been developed and calibrated such as the torque partition between thermal engine and electric motor, regenerative braking, electric motoring or boost, evoluted Stop & Start, etc* DDCT (Dry Dual Clutch Transmission) calibration, i.e. TCU (Transmission Control Unit): calibration of the all manoeuvres managed by the TCU, such as vehicle launch, upshift and downshift powershift gear changing, gear changing map for automatic mode, etc * Pedal map calibration by using powerbased approach* Powertrain integration: know both ECU (Engine Control Unit), TCU (Transmission Control Unit) and VMU (Vehicle Management Unit) strategies in order to find and solve compatibility problem between these control units* Battery management: work with CRF electric department in order to carry on the battery (Ion lithium) management, such as State of Charge (SOC) estimation, thermal management, etc Show less

  • MHEV & PHEV Project Manager

    Oct 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Transmission Base calibration & Advance development Team Leader

    Jan 2017 - Mar 2018

  • Transmission application & Powertrain integration engineer

    Dec 2014 - Jan 2017

  • Powertrain integration & Hybrid Application Engineer

    Dec 2012 - Dec 2014

  • Hybrid Application Engineer

    Apr 2010 - Dec 2012
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  Fca - fiat chrysler automobiles

  Apr 2019 - Feb 2021

  Mhev (p2.5 48v) lead calibrator and team leader

  FCA ItalyDepartment: "Hybrid Propulsiom"Used software: Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, Etas INCA, Vector CANalyzer, Microsoft Office, dSpace Control Desk, PowerCalMain projects involved in, and reference publication of the project:- Hybrid project:* MHEV P2.5 48V programMain activities:- Hybrid project:* Lead a team of 5 people* Lead the MHEV calibration: responsible for fuel economy, drivability, charge management, powermoding, thermal management* Dataset manager* H&S responsible for the team Show less

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  Stellantis

  Feb 2021 - now

  Stellantis - Stellantis Italy - FCA ItalyDepartment: "Hybrid Propulsion"Used software: Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, Etas INCA, Etas MDA, Vector CANalyzer, Microsoft Office, PowerCal, AVL Drive, AVL CretaMain projects involved in, and reference publication of the project:*) Hybrid projects:• MHEV P2 48V program (9 applications) Eu6.4 homologation• MHEV P2.5 48V program (Jeep Renegade, Jeep Compass, Fiat 500x, Fiat Tipo, Alfa Romeo Tonale) Eu6.4 homologation• MHEV P2.5 48V program (5 applications) support for V2 improvementsMain activities:*) Hybrid project:• Lead a team of 4 people Stellantis + 2 external people• Coordinate and Lead the P2 MHEV calibration: coordinate all the feature teams• Lead the P2.5 MHEV calibration for the Eu6.4 homologation finalization: fuel economy, drivability, charge management, powermoding, thermal management• Support the P2.5 MHEV calibration for the V2 improvements: fuel economy, drivability, charge management, thermal management*) Dataset manager*) BES/AES management for P2.5 Hybrid side*) H&S responsible for the team Show less Stellantis - Stellantis Italy - FCA ItalyDepartment: "Hybrid Propulsion"Used software: Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, Etas INCA, Etas MDA, Vector CANalyzer, Microsoft Office, dSpace Control Desk, PowerCalMain projects involved in, and reference publication of the project:*) Hybrid project:• MHEV P2.5 48V program (Jeep Renegade, Jeep Compass, Fiat 500x, Fiat Tipo, Alfa Romeo Tonale) Eu6.3 and Eu6.4 homologationMain activities:*) Hybrid project:• Lead a team of 3 people Stellantis + 6 external people• Lead the MHEV calibration: responsible for fuel economy, drivability, charge management, powermoding, thermal management*) Dataset manager*) H&S responsible for the team Show less

  • Propulsion System Chief Engineer P1P4 PHEV and P2.5 MHEV

    May 2024 - now

  • MHEV (P2 48V) Synthesis Lead Calibrator and team leader

    Oct 2022 - May 2024

  • MHEV (P2.5 48V) Lead Calibrator and team leader

    Feb 2021 - Oct 2022