Paolo Scanferla, PhD.

Scientific background: 

PhD in Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering curriculum, specialization on Direct Ink Writing (Robocasting) of geopolymer matrix ceramic composites for brake pads application. Deep expertise on the optimization of geopolymer formulations for high temperature applications.

International projects:

  • “Investing in the Future Programme” (“Investissement d’Avenir”) – Selected under the Andra Call for Projects: “Optimization of post-dismantling radioactive waste management”, organized in cooperation with the French National Research Agency (ANR), postdoc researcher at IRCer – Institut de Recherche sur les céramiques, Limoges, France
  • HORIZON 2020 AMITIE “Additive manufacturing Initiative for Transnational Innovation in Europe” approved for funding by the EC under the Call “MSCA-RISE-2016 – Research and Innovation Staff Exchange“, visiting researcher at SGRP – Saint-Gobain Research Provence, Cavaillon, France

Publication activity:

  • Publications in scientific journals: 6
  • Contributed lectures at conferences: 6
  • Invited lectures: 1
  • Patent: 1
  • Citations: 150+

The most significant publications:

2023

  • P. Scanferla, A. Gharzouni, N. Texier-Mandoki, X. Bourbon, I. Sobrados de la Plaza, S. Rossignol, Polycondensation reaction effect on the thermal behavior of metakaolin-based potassium geopolymers, Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10971-023-06080-3

2022

  • P. Scanferla, A. Gharzouni, N. Texier-Mandoki, X. Bourbon, S. Rossignol, Effects of potassium-silicate, sands and carbonates concentrations on metakaolin-based geopolymers for high-temperature applications, Open Ceramics, vol. 10, June 2022, 100257, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceram.2022.100257
  • G. Franchin, H. Elsayed, R. Botti, K. Huang, J. Schmidt, G. Giometti, A. Zanini, A. De Marzi, M. D’Agostini, P. Scanferla, Y. Feng, P. Colombo, Additive manufacturing of ceramics from liquid feedstocks, Chinese journal of mechanical engineering: additive manufacturing frontiers, vol. 1, issue 1, March 2022, 100012, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjmeam.2022.100012

2021

  • P. Scanferla, A. Conte, A. Sin, G. Franchin, P. Colombo, The effect of fillers on the fresh and hardened properties of 3D printed geopolymer lattices, Open Ceramics, vol. 6, June 2021, 100134, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceram.2021.100134

2020

  • G. Franchin, J. Personen, T. Luukkonen, C. Bai, P. Scanferla, R. Botti, S. Carturan, M. Innocentini, P. Colombo, Removal of ammonium from wastewater with geopolymer sorbents fabricated via additive manufacturing, Materials & Design, vol. 195, October 2020, 109006, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2020.109006

2017

Patent: P. Colombo, A. Conte, A. De Marzi, P. Scanferla, A. Italiano, Geopolymer based binder for the additive production of manufactured items, its use and process for manufacturing additives, Pub Numbers: EP3168203A1 / US20170129134A1

Education:

  • 2020 – PhD in Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering curriculum – University of Padova, Department of Industrial Engineering, Italy

Thesis: Direct ink writing of geopolymers

  • 2015 – MEng, Master’s Degree in Materials Engineering – University of Padova, Department of Industrial Engineering, Italy

Thesis: Direct ink writing of geopolymers

  • 2012 – BEng, Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering of Industrial Processes and Materials, Materials Engineering curriculum – University of Padova, Department of Industrial Engineering, Italy

Thesis: Duplex 2404 stainless steel: microstructural characterization after thermal treatments

Awards:

  • ECD Student Grant Travel Support, 2019, 43rd International Conference and Exposition on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, Daytona Beach, FL, USA
  • JECS Trust Best Oral Competition, 1st place, 2018, III European geopolymer network, Faenza, Italy
Paolo Scanferla, PhD.
Paolo Scanferla, PhD.
Department of Glass Processing
Researcher

E-mail: paolo.scanferla@tnuni.sk
Tel.: +421 32 7400 524
Office: n. 206b