Francesca De Falco

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at University of Plymouth
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Location
UK
Languages
  • Inglese Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Francese Elementary proficiency
  • Italiano Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials

  • Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
    University of Cambridge (ESOL Examinations)
    Dec, 2012
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • University of Plymouth
    • United Kingdom
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
      • Apr 2021 - Present

      I'm working on the NERC-funded 'BIO PLASTIC RISK ' project, studying the fate of biodegradable plastics in the environment. I'm applying Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry and other material characterization techniques to understand plastic degradation in the environment. I'm working on the NERC-funded 'BIO PLASTIC RISK ' project, studying the fate of biodegradable plastics in the environment. I'm applying Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry and other material characterization techniques to understand plastic degradation in the environment.

  • Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
    • Italy
    • Research Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Researcher
      • Jun 2020 - Apr 2021

      Main tasks:- Project "ECOBULK - Circular process for environmentally friendly bulky products and internal parts of cars", design, development and characterization of new composite materials and fabrics integrated in the principles of the circular economy for systems in the automotive and furniture sectors.- Development of analytical procedures for the quantification and identification of microplastics in environmental samples and microfibres released during the washing of synthetic fabrics.- Development of mitigation strategies for microplastic pollution.

    • Research Fellow
      • Nov 2014 - Jun 2020

  • University of Plymouth
    • United Kingdom
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Visiting PhD Student
      • Apr 2018 - Jul 2018

  • Res Nova Die s.r.l.
    • Napoli, Italia
    • Project Engineer
      • Jul 2013 - Oct 2014

      Development and design of the activities related to the project IRECE (Industrial recycling of CFRP by emulsification) granted by the aeronautical research programme CLEAN SKY Development and design of the activities related to the project IRECE (Industrial recycling of CFRP by emulsification) granted by the aeronautical research programme CLEAN SKY

  • University of Naples Federico II
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Intern
      • May 2012 - Jul 2012

      Analysis and investigation of composite materials with Lock-in thermography referring to the presence of porosity and different fibers orientations Analysis and investigation of composite materials with Lock-in thermography referring to the presence of porosity and different fibers orientations

  • University of Naples Federico II
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Intern
      • Dec 2008 - Feb 2009

      Analysis of the impact damages on composite materials (GFRP and CFRP) using infrared thermography Analysis of the impact damages on composite materials (GFRP and CFRP) using infrared thermography

Education

  • Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Industrial Product and Process Engineering
    2015 - 2018
  • Università degli Studi di Napoli 'Federico II'
    Master's degree, Aerospace Engineering
    2009 - 2013
  • Università degli Studi di Napoli 'Federico II'
    Bachelor's degree, Aerospace Engineering
    2005 - 2009

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