Alfonso Rosario Apuzzo

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Alfonso Rosario

Surname: Apuzzo

Date of birth: 12 march 1999

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineer | Industrial PhD Candidate

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineer currently pursuing an Industrial PhD in Fluid Power. Highly motivated with a background in experimental fluid dynamics, 3D CFD modelling, and 0D lumped-parameter simulation.

WORK & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Industrial PhD Candidate

University of Sannio & Duplomatic MS | October 2024 – Present Project Title: Experimental and Numerical Characterization of External Gear Pumps (EGPs)

• Focuses on the development and validation of lumped-parameter (0D) and 3D CFD models combined with experimental testing for the analysis and optimization of External Gear Pump performance.
• Pump Efficiency: Investigating tribological phenomena and volumetric losses to evaluate their direct impact on overall pump efficiency and performance.
• Run-in Cycle Optimization: Analysing and optimizing the run-in process, targeting cycle time reduction and pump performance enhancement.
• Self-Priming of Multiple EGPs: Developing 3D CFD models in Simerics-MP+ to investigate and predict the self-priming behaviour of multiple External Gear Pumps.
• Noise Emissions: Performing experimental characterization and acoustic analysis of pump noise emissions under diverse operating conditions.

Publications

• Numerical and experimental analysis of an external gear pump efficiency -literature review and lumped parameter approach capability | ATI 2025. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/3143/1/012085
• Volumetric Efficiency and Productivity of External Gear Pumps through Optimized Run-In Strategies | IFK 14^th & GFPS 2026. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.13052/rp-9788743814771A43
• A 3D CFD based methodology for the cavitation prediction in multiple external gear machines | ATI 2026.

R&D Engineering Intern

Duplomatic MS | January 2024 – July 2024

• Carried out experimental and numerical research in the fluid power field for the Master’s Thesis titled "3D CFD Modelling and Experimental Validation of an External Gear Pump".
• Executed experimental characterization of external gear pumps to determine self-priming capability and volumetric efficiency curves.
• Validated and calibrated 3D CFD numerical models using Simerics-MP+.

Aerotech Academy Fellow

University of Naples Federico II & Leonardo S.p.A. | September 2023 – December 2023

• Selected for an advanced engineering training program jointly organized by the University of Naples Federico II and Leonardo S.p.A., focused on high-tech aerospace and industrial engineering technologies.

EDUCATION & LICENSES

State Board Examination for Professional Engineer (Section A)

State Board Examination  | January 2026 – Order of Engineers of Naples, Italy.

• Officially qualified to practice as a Professional Industrial Engineer in Italy.

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering for Energy and Environment

University of Naples Federico II | November 2021 – July 2024

• Curriculum: Powertrain
• Final Grade: 110/110 cum Laude (GPA: 29.71 / 30)
• Specialized in Internal Combustion Engines (ICE), fluid power systems, 3D/0D CFD modelling, and powertrain performance optimization.

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering

University of Naples Federico II | September 2018 – November 2021

• Final Grade: 110/110 cum Laude (GPA: 29.57 / 30)

High School Diploma (Liceo Scientifico)

Liceo Scientifico "Gaetano Salvemini", Sorrento (NA) | September 2013 – July 2018

• Final Grade: 100/100 cum Laude

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• CFD & Simulation Tools: Simerics-MP+, 3D CFD Modelling, 0D Lumped-Parameter Modelling.
• Engineering Domains: Fluid Power, External Gear Pumps (EGPs), Tribology, Volumetric Efficiency, Noise Emissions (NVH), Internal Combustion Engines.
• Experimental Testing: Test bench measurement, hydraulic characterization, run-in cycle analysis.