The Laboratory of Vibrations, NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness), and Powertrain at the Department of Engineering “Enzo Ferrari” (DIEF), University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Unimore), is a center of excellence dedicated to the study and analysis of dynamic and vibrational phenomena in complex mechanical systems.

Our mission is to advance cutting-edge research in mechanical vibrations and NVH performance, focusing particularly on powertrain systems, automotive components, and industrial machinery. By combining experimental methods, numerical modeling, and simulations, we aim to improve safety, efficiency, and comfort in vehicles and mechanical systems.

The laboratory actively collaborates with industries, research centers, and universities at national and international levels, providing innovative solutions and specialized technical support in mechanical and automotive engineering.

Research Topics

1. Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos of Structures
   Modeling, experimental testing, nonlinear data analysis, and chaos theory applications in structural engineering.

2. Non-Newtonian Fluid-Structure Interaction
   Experimental investigations, data-driven modeling, and nonlinear data analysis of fluid-structure systems involving non-Newtonian fluids.

3. Electric Powertrain Systems
   Modeling, simulation, experimental testing, digital twin development, predictive maintenance, and condition monitoring of electric powertrain components.

4. Biomedical Engineering
   Modeling and simulation of the upper limb for Parkinson’s tremor diagnosis, prognosis, and control; speech feature extraction techniques.

5. Active Vibration Control and Insulation
   Research on disk brake noise, quasi-zero stiffness origami isolators, active vibration control strategies, and innovative compliant structures inspired by origami and metamaterials.

The lab is located in the heavy labs of the Department of Engineering "Enzo Ferrari" of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

(Via Pietro Vivarelli 10/1, 41125 Modena, Italy)

Il laboratorio è situato presso i laboratori pesanti del Dipartimento di Ingegneria "Enzo Ferrari" dell'Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia

(Via Pietro Vivarelli 10/1, 41125 Modena, Italia)

Contact

Prof. Francesco Pellicano

Telefono /phone 059-2056154 Fax 059-2056126
Indirizzo postale / address Via Pietro Vivarelli 10/1, 41125 Modena
E-mail Coordinator: francesco.pellicano@unimore.it