Maria Grazia Guerra

Maria Grazia Guerra is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanics, Mathematics & Management at the Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy. Her work focuses on additive manufacturing, material extrusion processes, and optical monitoring systems for advanced manufacturing technologies.

Research Interests: Maria's research spans multiple facets of additive manufacturing, including laser metal deposition, material extrusion, and sintering technologies. She investigates dimensional accuracy, defect detection, and sustainability assessment through exergetic analysis, while also exploring photogrammetry applications for micro-scale measurements and surface characterization.

Publications: Maria has published extensively on topics such as layerwise monitoring in laser-powder bed fusion, surface grinding of thermoplastics, and chemical vapor treatment for polymer parts. Her work frequently addresses process optimization, geometric accuracy, and the development of novel methodologies for industrial measurement systems.

Contact: Email: mariagrazia.guerra@poliba.it