Antonio Buffo

Antonio Buffo is an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) at the Polytechnic University of Turin. He serves as a member of the College of Chemical and Materials Engineering and is an invited member of the College of Electrical and Energy Engineering. Buffo teaches various courses including Thermodynamics for Chemical Engineering, Molecular Dynamics Modeling in LAMMPS (recognized as "excellent teaching"), and Applied Physical Chemistry across multiple academic levels from Bachelor's to PhD programs. He has been consistently involved in Doctoral Colleges for Chemical Engineering programs from the 35th to the 40th cycle.

Dr. Buffo's research focuses on computational approaches to chemical engineering problems, with particular expertise in mesoscopic modeling, multiphase flow, and multiscale simulation techniques. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical industrial applications, as evidenced by his involvement in numerous research projects funded by competitive tenders and commercial contracts. His scientific work aligns with ERC sectors in Chemical Engineering, Computational Engineering, and Fluid Mechanics, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education, economic growth, industry innovation, and responsible consumption.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward applying advanced computational methods to complex fluid dynamics problems, with increasing emphasis on multiscale approaches that connect molecular-level phenomena with macroscopic engineering applications. The research spans diverse applications from respiratory droplet transmission to battery cell assembly and sustainable chemical processes, reflecting his ability to address both fundamental scientific questions and practical engineering challenges.

• Excellence in Teaching Award for Molecular Dynamics Modeling in LAMMPS

Dr. Buffo has supervised twelve PhD students across multiple cycles of the Chemical Engineering program, with current advisees working on topics ranging from dissipative particle dynamics to respiratory droplet transmission and food emulsion production. His research is organized through the Multiscale modelling for materials science and process engineering research group at DISAT, where he works in the Laboratory for Multiscale and Process Modeling. He leads and participates in several significant research initiatives including the MODEM project on multiscale modeling of dense emulsions (as Scientific Manager), the BATCAT project on battery cell assembly, and the MULTIPHASE Erasmus Mundus Joint Master program, demonstrating his leadership in both academic research and international educational collaborations.