ALBERTO VERGNANO

Alberto Vergnano is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering 'Enzo Ferrari' at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. His academic roles include teaching courses such as Design and Modelling of Electronic Systems, Industrial Technical Design, and Design Methods for Vehicle Engineering. His research focuses on advanced manufacturing processes, occupant safety systems, and simulation-based design optimization.

• Education: Doctorate in Industrial Engineering (not explicitly stated, inferred from academic rank).
• Affiliations: Member of LaPIS Lab and contributor to the MASA (Modena Automotive Smart Area) project.

Research Interests: Thermal management in additive manufacturing, occupant position detection for vehicle safety, casting process optimization, and reconfigurable manufacturing systems. Recent projects include lattice structure design for shock absorption, sensorized vehicle seats, and heat transfer modeling in sand casting.

Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles and conference papers since 2019, emphasizing simulation-driven design and safety engineering. Key themes include occupant safety systems, die casting optimization, and smart manufacturing.

Labs/Teams: Active in the LaPIS Lab, focusing on design tools and methods. Collaborates with industry partners on automotive and aerospace projects.