Claudio Chiastra

Claudio Chiastra is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS) at the Polytechnic of Turin, where he is also a member of the Interdepartmental Center PolitoBIOMed Lab - Biomedical Engineering Lab. His academic career spans multiple institutions including the Polytechnic University of Milan and Erasmus Medical Center, demonstrating his expertise in cardiovascular biomechanics and medical device development.

Dr. Chiastra's research focuses on biomechanics, cardiovascular system modeling, computational approaches to coronary artery disease, digital twin technology, endovascular device design, and multiscale modeling of vascular systems. His work integrates optical coherence tomography with stent technology to advance cardiovascular interventions. His research lines include multiscale modeling of vascular adaptation processes, design and optimization of endovascular devices, 3D reconstruction of vascular geometries through multimodal imaging integration, and studying relationships between morphometric, mechanical and hemodynamic descriptors in vascular diseases.

His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on computational modeling of coronary interventions, stent design optimization, plaque analysis, and hemodynamic assessment. These works demonstrate his leadership in applying advanced computational techniques to solve clinical cardiovascular challenges, particularly in coronary artery disease treatment and prevention.

• GNB (National Bioengineering Group) Doctoral Award (2014)

Dr. Chiastra actively mentors PhD students including Francesca Rossi, Mariachiara Arminio, Graziana Maria Ragonese, and Sara Zambon. He leads significant research projects including RESET (REthinking femoral artery Stents) and PREDICT (Adverse cardiovascular events in coronary Plaques), demonstrating his leadership in securing competitive research funding. His editorial roles as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Medical Technology, Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, and Scientific Reports highlight his recognition in the field.

As a member of the PolitoBIOMed Lab, Dr. Chiastra contributes to a collaborative research environment focused on biomedical engineering solutions. His work bridges engineering principles with clinical cardiovascular applications, particularly in the development and optimization of endovascular devices and computational models for personalized medicine approaches.