Andrea Carpinteri

Andrea Carpinteri is a Full Professor of Structural Mechanics in the Department of Engineering and Architecture at the University of Parma, Italy. He has been a leading figure in the fields of fracture mechanics, fatigue of materials, and structural integrity for over three decades. He previously served as an Associate Professor at the University of Parma (1994–2000) and the University of Padua (1988–1994).

He earned his degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Bologna in 1980 with top honors (110/110 cum laude). His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in structural engineering, which evolved into a research career focused on material failure mechanisms.

His research interests include fracture mechanics, multiaxial fatigue, size effects in structures, fatigue crack propagation, and constitutive modeling of traditional and advanced materials. He has developed influential fatigue criteria, such as the Carpinteri-Spagnoli (C-S) criterion, and applied fractal theories to model fatigue behavior. His work bridges theoretical modeling, numerical simulation, and experimental validation.

The 15 most recent publications highlight a consistent focus on multiaxial fatigue, fretting fatigue, crack path modeling, and energy-based life assessment. His research spans metallic alloys (e.g., Inconel 718, Al 7075), composites, and natural fiber-reinforced materials, often using critical plane and damage mechanics approaches. Recent works emphasize random loading, spectral analysis, and innovative modeling of crack morphology.

• ESIS Fellow (2012)
• IGF Honorary Member (2017)
• Publons Reviewer Award (Top 1% in Engineering, 2018)
• Multiple 'Most Active Reviewer Awards' (2013–2018)
• Winner of the BANDO OPEN-UP Prize (2018)
• International Prize on Renewable Energy Projects (2011)

He has supervised numerous PhD students and collaborated with researchers globally. He has been the Principal Investigator or Local Coordinator of multiple national and EU-funded research projects, including H2020 and MIUR grants. His editorial leadership includes serving as Guest Editor for 26 special issues and as a board member of 10 international journals. He chairs TC3 (Fatigue) of ESIS and has organized over a dozen international conferences on fatigue and fracture.

He leads research in structural integrity, particularly through his involvement in the Laboratory of Materials and Structures Testing at the University of Parma. His team focuses on both theoretical advancements and practical applications in civil, mechanical, and aerospace engineering.