Eugenio DRAGONI

Eugenio Dragoni is a Full Professor at the Department of Engineering Sciences and Methods at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. His research focuses on mechanical design, smart materials (including shape memory alloys), structural analysis, and product optimization. He teaches courses on machine design and product development in the Mechatronics Engineering program.

His work includes advancements in SMA actuators, fatigue testing of materials, and structural optimization of mechanical components. He leads projects involving anaerobic adhesives, bonded joints, and lightweight additive manufacturing. Dragoni’s consultancy spans structural analysis for industrial components like flywheels and hydraulic systems, demonstrating practical engineering applications of theoretical research.

His publications emphasize analytical and numerical modeling, with notable contributions to stress distribution analysis, metamaterials, and SMA-based actuator design. He collaborates with industries on projects such as seat suspension mechanisms and torque transducers for agricultural machinery.

Key technical skills include finite element analysis (FEA), design of experiments (DOE), and material characterization under thermomechanical loads. His Machine Design Group explores innovative solutions for mechanical systems, combining traditional engineering principles with smart material technologies.