Francesco Buonamici

Francesco Buonamici is a Researcher (RTDA) at the Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Florence, specializing in the SSD ING-IND/15 (Industrial Engineering). His roles include research on Reverse Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, and CAD technologies, with a focus on personalized medicine and biomedical applications. Education includes a PhD in Industrial Engineering (2018), a Master's in Mechanical Engineering (2014, 110/110 cum laude), and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering (2011).

Research interests span Reverse Engineering methodologies, topology optimization, 3D printing for medical devices, and computational tools for surgical planning. He has contributed to over 40 publications in areas like CAD reconstruction, medical 3D modeling, and materials science. His work includes developing tactile exploration systems for the visually impaired and optimizing manufacturing processes for FDM 3D printers.

He has held roles from 2017, including fixed-term researcher (2017–2020), Technologist (2020–2022), and currently RTDA since 2022. His research often bridges engineering and medicine, addressing challenges in surgical planning, prosthetics, and medical device design.