Alessandro Pegoretti

Alessandro Pegoretti is a Full Professor and Director of the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Trento, Italy. His academic career spans over three decades, including roles such as Coordinator of the Doctoral School in Materials, Mechatronics, and Systems Engineering (2012–2018) and Visiting Researcher at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil (2015–2018). He holds editorial board memberships in over 20 international journals, including Journal of Composite Materials and Frontiers in Materials.

His research focuses on polymer science and engineering, with emphasis on structure-property relationships in polymers, composites, and nanocomposites. Key areas include

• Self-healing materials
• Recyclable and sustainable polymers
• Thermal energy storage materials
• Additive manufacturing of composites

Recent projects involve developing electrically conductive polymers, 3D-printed carbon fiber tools, and eco-friendly phase-change materials for thermal management.

Notable collaborations include industry partnerships with companies like Aquafil Spa (recyclable polyamides) and CMS Spa (3D printing with engineering plastics). His work bridges fundamental material science with industrial applications, emphasizing sustainability and multifunctional material design.