Desiree Baruffaldi

Desiree Baruffaldi serves as a Fixed-term Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, specializing in Biochemistry (BIOS-07/A) within the Biological sciences domain. Her academic profile spans Bioengineering, Biomaterials, and Molecular Biology with strong ERC sector alignment in LS1_2, LS9_3, and LS1_14.

Her research focuses on developing 3D in vitro models for antibacterial therapy screening, biomaterial-tissue interfaces for regenerative medicine, and advanced bioprinting techniques using GelMA hydrogels. Key methodologies include surface feature analysis of titanium alloys for osteoimmunomodulation and Carbopol-embedded printing for self-standing structures, demonstrating interdisciplinary innovation across bioengineering and translational medicine.

Recent publications (2020-2024) reveal dominant trends in biomaterial scaffolds for skin/tissue engineering and tumor microenvironment interactions, primarily published in high-impact journals like ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces and Langmuir within Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering disciplines.

Scientific recognition includes:

• RIMINI SCHOOL 2025 "SUCCESSFULLY PARTICIPATE IN CALLS FOR RESEARCH FUNDING" issued by Politecnico di Torino (May 13, 2025)

She actively contributes to academic governance as a member of the Chemical and Materials Engineering Collegio and invited member of the Electronic, Telecommunications and Physics Engineering Collegio. Her teaching portfolio encompasses Physics and Chemistry courses across Aerospace, Automotive, and Computer Engineering programs since 2022/23, reflecting strong institutional integration.

Collaborative research networks include Simona Villata, Lucia Napione, and Francesca Frascella, with laboratory work centered on biomaterial characterization, 3D bioprinting platforms, and translational applications for regenerative medicine and cancer therapeutics.