Stefano Lovato

Background

About Stefano Lovato

I am a researcher at the Department of Industrial Engineering of the University of Padova, with special passion for applied mechanics. My initial approach to engineering subjects happened during my time at secondary school: this was a crucial point of my academic path, since it gave me deep passion for mechanics. My bachelor's and master's studies dealt with Industrial Engineering, with a particular emphasis on Multibody Systems and Vehicle Dynamics. In my master's thesis, I especially had the opportunity to focus on minimum-lap-time problems of race vehicles under an optimal-control framework. After the master's degree, I had the opportunity to continue my academic path with a PhD. Subjects were from mechanical vibrations to dynamics, stability and optimal control of two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles. A particular focus was on advanced rider assist systems, with the development and physical testing of an active steering assist system for the lateral stabilisation of two-wheelers.