Elisabetta Manconi

Elisabetta Manconi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, Italy. She holds a European Doctorate in Sound and Vibration Studies from the University of Southampton and a PhD in Industrial Mechanical Engineering from the University of Parma. Specializing in structural vibrations and wave propagation, her work bridges theoretical and experimental dynamic modeling of mechanical systems.

Research Interests

• Elastic and acoustic wave propagation characterization
• Dynamic performance of composite materials
• Waveguides and fluid-structure interaction
• High-frequency vibration modeling
• Band-gap formation in periodic structures

Scientific Contributions: Her recent publications focus on robotics motion control, vibration attenuation in plates, and NURBS-based path planning, reflecting interdisciplinary applications in mechanical systems and industrial automation. Key collaborators include researchers from the University of Southampton, Aalborg University, and UNESP.

Honors & Grants:

• FFABR research grant (ANVUR/MIUR)
• Marie Curie EST Fellowship (EU)
• The Royal Society International Joint Project-2009/R4

Academic Leadership: She supervises PhD theses, serves on doctoral committees, and chairs international conference sessions. Her teaching portfolio includes Mechanical Vibrations, Applied Mechanics, and Industrial Automation across Mechanical and Management Engineering programs.