Prof. Luca Collini | Metamaterials | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Luca Collini
🎓 Born in 1975, Dr. Luca Collini is an Associate Professor at the University of Parma, Italy, since 2014. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering (2000) and earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering (2004), focusing on the micromechanical modeling of nodular cast iron.
🔬 Research Activity:
Dr. Collini’s expertise lies in the mechanical behavior of materials, emphasizing fatigue, fracture strength, micromechanics simulation, and nondestructive techniques using mechanical vibrations. He has authored approximately 150 papers, with 40 in international journals.
👨🏫 Teaching Activity:
He currently teaches Industrial Design and Mechanics of Materials and Structural Integrity, showcasing dedication to educating future engineers.
🌍 International Collaboration:
As the coordinator of the Erasmus+ KA1 Exchange program with the Russian Federation, Dr. Collini fosters global academic connections.
📚 Scientific Contributions:
He serves as an expert for the Italian Ministry of Education, reviewing international journals and being a member of the Editorial Board of Fracture and Structural Integrity.
🏆 Awards:
Recognized for his contributions, Dr. Collini received the Best Paper Award in the Journal of Strain Analysis for Engineering Design in 2013 and the 2014 Best Paper Award in Case Studies in Non-destructive Testing and Evaluation.
📖 Relevant Publications:
Dr. Collini has made impactful contributions to various fields, including additive manufacturing, shape memory alloy composites, nondestructive testing, and modal analysis.
This versatile researcher and educator significantly contribute to the advancement of materials science, leaving a lasting impact on academia and industry alike. 🌟
Estimation of tensile force in tie-rods using a frequency-based identification method paper publication in
Analysis of crack propagation resistance of Al–Al2O3 particulate-reinforced composite friction stir welded butt joints paper publication in
Copper Alloys: Early Applications and Current Performance-Enhancing Processes paper publication in
Influence of casting defects on fatigue crack initiation and fatigue limit of ductile cast irons paper publication in
Fatigue crack growth resistance of ECAPed ultrafine-grained copper paper publication in
A methodology for the fatigue design of notched castings in gray cast iron paper publication in
Determination of the relationship between microstructure and constitutive behaviour of nodular cast iron with a unit cell model paper publication in
Oscillations control of rocking-block-type buildings by the addition of a tuned pendulum paper publication in