Federico Gallo
About Federico Gallo
Federico Gallo is a Senior Staff R&D at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specializing in advanced materials for extreme environments. He has a background in engineering and extensive experience in research and development, particularly in high-stress conditions.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Federico Gallo serves as Senior Staff R&D at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2021. In this role, he focuses on solving complex problems associated with high temperatures, high electrical, chemical, and mechanical loads, as well as extreme fluid flow conditions, including particle erosion. His expertise in advanced materials and structures is applied to research initiatives aimed at enhancing performance in extreme environments.
Previous Experience at ExxonMobil
Federico Gallo held multiple positions at ExxonMobil from 2010 to 2021. He began as a Senior Research Engineer from 2010 to 2013, followed by roles as Senior Research Development Scientist from 2014 to 2017 and Research Development Team Lead from 2017 to 2019. His final position at ExxonMobil was as Completions Advisor from 2019 to 2021. Throughout his tenure, he specialized in designing, modeling, and testing advanced materials for extreme conditions.
Education and Academic Background
Federico Gallo obtained a Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, studying from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education at The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Master’s degree in Engineering Mechanics from 2005 to 2007, followed by a PhD in Engineering Mechanics from 2007 to 2010. His academic background supports his expertise in engineering and materials science.
Leadership and Mentoring
Federico Gallo is passionate about mentoring and promoting inclusion and diversity within teams. He has a proven track record in leading teams, managing projects and budgets, and advising on business decisions. His commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment is evident in his collaborative approach to leadership.
Research Interests and Specializations
Federico Gallo specializes in modeling, optimizing, and testing materials, structures, or processes that are extreme, challenging, and complicated. His research interests include addressing issues related to high temperatures and mechanical loads, which are critical in various engineering applications. His work contributes to advancements in materials science and engineering.