Francesco Costanzo

Francesco Costanzo is a Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics and Mathematics at The Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the Eberly College of Science. His research focuses on biomechanics, fluid dynamics, and biomedical engineering, with applications in cerebral blood flow modeling, medical device design, and material science. Recent work emphasizes acute ischemic stroke treatment mechanisms, poroelasticity modeling, and neurovascular dynamics.

Research interests include computational modeling of biological systems, material characterization for medical devices, and fluid-structure interaction in physiological contexts. His articles explore topics like thrombus adhesion strength, cerebrovascular flow simulation, and acoustofluidic applications in biomedical engineering.

Labs and collaborations involve interdisciplinary teams in engineering and mathematics, addressing challenges in neuroengineering and medical device innovation. No specific grants or awards are listed in the provided information.