Luca Collini

Luca Collini is a Professor at the Department of Industrial Systems and Technologies Engineering (DISTI) at the University of Parma. He teaches courses across both Mechanical Engineering and Management Engineering programs, including MACHINE DESIGN AB (I MOD) (3rd year, A.Y. 2025/2026), Mechanics of Materials and Structural Integrity (2nd year, A.Y. 2024/2025), and Principles of Mechanical and Structural Design (1st year, A.Y. 2024/2025).

Research Interests: His work focuses on mechanical design optimization, additive manufacturing, and simulation techniques. Key areas include pneumatic actuator design, FDM 3D printing parameters, and Design-to-Value (DtV) methodology. He collaborates on projects involving virtual design integration, structural integrity analysis, and sustainable manufacturing practices.

Key Publications Trends: Recent articles emphasize hybrid design approaches combining analytical formulas and simulations, multi-objective optimization using machine learning, and DtV strategies for industrial applications. Collaborative research with Maiocchi, Nicoletto, and colleagues demonstrates interdisciplinary focus on mechanical systems and advanced manufacturing.