Zefiro | Student Team

Team Leader

Mirko Franzoni

TEAM LEADER

Aerodynamics & Aeroacoustics

We are the heart of the aircraft's performance. Our department focuses on optimizing aerodynamics to maximize overall efficiency, designing and sizing the entire propulsion system. We work in close synergy with other departments to conduct advanced integrated analyses and carry out aeroacoustic studies to analyze and optimize the acoustic and fluid-dynamic impact.

Niccolò Fratamico

MANAGER

Riccardo FornariMember

Mauro TringaliMember

Matteo FerreroMember

Alessandro DoninaMember

Silvia VivoMember

Matteo RussoMember

Giuseppe BullaMember

Asia PoetaMember

Lorenzo De SimoneMember

Vittorio BaldariMember

Marco BrescianoMember

Flight & Simulation Mechanics

We are responsible for ensuring the aircraft flies safely and predictably in every operational condition. Our department handles stability, maneuverability and controllability analysis, develops high-fidelity flight simulations and conducts risk identification and mitigation in complex operational scenarios.

Primiano D'Addetta

MANAGER

Flight & Simulation Mechanics

Francesca VaccaroMember

Francesca BiancoMember

Tania GiannuzziMember

Guido Di LorenzoMember

Michele DonaMember

Luigi VeleMember

Gianluca Giuseppe TunziMember

Luigi Di FrancescoMember

Filippo CasaliMember

Giulia CeratoMember

Systems

Aurora GuerrieroMember

Greta VitaleMember

Avionics & Electronics

You will follow the complete development of the aircraft hardware architecture, from the study of logic and power schematics to the physical installation on board. The department covers payload, onboard electronics and telecommunications.

Simone Vella

MANAGER

Keven Abad

VICE-MANAGER

Ionut Covaci

VICE-MANAGER

Vincenzo FaugianaMember

Luca Amedeo IannuzziMember

Francesco CuttittaMember

Marcello IacampoMember

Sachin ChenamparaMember

Hasan AbdullahMember

FEM Analysis & Materials

Lightness, performance and optimization: this is the core of our division. You will follow the complete development of the aircraft, from finite element analyses (using Siemens software including HyperMesh) to the actual production of the component. You will work with carbon fiber lamination and additive manufacturing for the most complex geometries.

Zakaria Parola

MANAGER

Alfonso del ZingaroMember

Marco Fila RobattinoMember

Marco D'AddatoMember

Flavia D'AvinoMember

Francesca TomasicchioMember

Fabio MorenaMember

Mechanical Design

In the Mechanical Design and CAD section we translate aerodynamic and structural requirements into 3D models. Leveraging SolidWorks for modelling and Python for process automation, we oversee the entire component development from concept to production, ensuring constructive feasibility and perfect integration in the final aircraft.

Jacopo Vetrano

MANAGER

Davide AlbanMember

Ismaele GraviliMember

Lapo CortopassiMember

Andrea PolizziMember

Fatma Dilan AkcaMember

Francesco CarboniMember

Marco Antonio CannarsaMember

Software

We develop the software systems that govern the autonomous behaviour of the aircraft: from autopilot to navigation, from simulation to design optimization. We work with ROS, Gazebo and PX4-Autopilot for Software-in-the-Loop simulation and MDO tools to support drone design in early phases.

Antonio Pio Evangelista

MANAGER

Michele Pio LasalviaMember

Cornel SecrieriMember

Samuele CarusoMember

Management

We coordinate activities across the different team areas, planning timelines, resources and project milestones. We handle budget, administration, Business Plan and relationships with sponsors and events, ensuring organizational consistency and economic sustainability of the project.

Camille Baldi

MANAGER

Giorgia Lo RussoMember

Giulia GuidaMember

ADVISORS

Our Advisors

Angelo Lerro

FACULTY ADVISOR

Francesco Avallone

FACULTY ADVISOR

Want to be part of the team?

We recruit new members every semester. Check the dedicated page to apply!

Or reach us directly at zefiro.polito@gmail.com

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