Welcome to my Portfolio

Hi! I’m Riccardo, a Master’s student in Mechanical Engineering. This is my personal portfolio with selected academic projects in design, analysis, and engineering problem-solving. It is a continuously evolving collection of work. Feel free to explore!

Project Showcase

2D SDOF Vortex-Induced Vibration Investigation | Ansys Fluent, MATLAB | 2026
Investigated vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) of a 2D cylinder across low and high Reynolds regimes. Implemented transient CFD simulations with dynamic meshing and developed a MATLAB script for aerodynamic post-processing and lift/drag coefficient analysis.

Structural Analysis of a Light Aircraft Wing | ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS Fluent | 2025
Performed FEM-based structural, modal, and harmonic analyses of a composite light-aircraft wing under CFD-derived aerodynamic loads. Conducted parametric optimization to minimize weight while ensuring structural integrity and failure assessment.

Cricket Detection and Clustering in Images | Python | 2024
Developed a modular Python pipeline for insect detection and automated clustering. Implemented adaptive thresholding, pixel-wise feature extraction, and DBSCAN segmentation, incorporating unit testing to ensure code reliability.

Experimental Modal Analysis of a Brake Disc | Siemens Simcenter Testlab | 2023
Conducted experimental modal analysis (EMA) of a floating brake disc. Performed impact hammer testing, FRF acquisition, and stabilization diagram-based modal identification to extract natural frequencies and mode shapes.