Michele Terzano

Michele Terzano is a University Assistant at the Institute of Biomechanics, Graz University of Technology, Austria. Previously, he held postdoctoral positions at Graz (2021-2023) and the University of Parma (2020-2021), with academic visitor roles at Imperial College London (2019-2021).

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (2020), University of Parma
• M.Sc. in Civil Engineering (2016), University of Parma
• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (2016), University of Parma

His research spans biomechanics of soft tissues and synthetic polymers, focusing on damage/fracture mechanisms, computational modeling, and robotics in neurosurgery. Key applications include cardiovascular interventions, brain tissue simulation, and tissue engineering hydrogels.

The 15 most recent publications reflect trends in multiscale biomechanical modeling (e.g., atherosclerotic arteries, abdominal aortic aneurysms), soft tissue characterization (e.g., SHG microscopy for skin mechanics), and biomaterials development (e.g., poro-viscoelastic hydrogels for brain tissue mimicry). These works integrate experimental data with computational frameworks to address clinical challenges.

Scientific awards include a 2020 postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Parma and collaboration on EU-funded Horizon 2020 projects. He teaches Biomedical Engineering courses in Graz while maintaining active research in computational fracture mechanics and bioinspired materials.