Cecilia Surace

Cecilia Surace is an Associate Professor in the Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering (DISEG) at the Polytechnic University of Turin. She is a member of the Interdepartmental Centre R3C (Responsible Risk Resilience Centre), the Polito Spin Off Evaluation Commission, and the Patent Commission. Her research focuses on structural dynamics, medical devices, and structural health monitoring, with expertise in biomechanics, nonlinear dynamics, and biomimetic materials. She has been recognized with the Elsevier Journal Exemplary Reviewer award (2013).

She teaches courses in structural mechanics, dynamics of structures, and bio/nano construction science at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her research involves projects like DIMOSS (displacement monitoring using strain sensors) and T-SURE (tissue surgical repair), and she leads teams in developing innovative repair technologies for biological tissues and aerospace structures. She advises three PhD students and holds patents for medical devices such as SurgiFET for tendon repair.

Her work spans interdisciplinary applications, including bridge health monitoring, soft tissue repair, and bio-inspired nanomechanics. She contributes to editorial boards and international conferences, demonstrating leadership in her field.