Diego Giovanni Manfredi

Diego Giovanni Manfredi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT), Polytechnic University of Turin, and a member of the Interdepartmental Center IAM@PoliTo – Integrated Additive Manufacturing. His research and teaching focus on advanced materials and manufacturing technologies, particularly metallic additive manufacturing and high-performance aluminum alloys.

His educational background and formal training are not explicitly listed in the provided text, but his current role and research leadership suggest a PhD in materials science or a related engineering field.

Manfredi's research interests include aluminum alloys, metal matrix composites, metallic additive manufacturing (especially laser powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition), and materials characterization using scanning electron microscopy. He investigates microstructural control, heat treatment strategies, and process optimization for lightweight structural materials, particularly for mobility applications. His work bridges fundamental materials science with industrial applications.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in additive manufacturing of metals, with a focus on aluminum, copper, stainless steel, and titanium alloys. Research themes include process optimization, microstructural evolution, post-processing (especially heat treatment), and functional applications such as thermal energy storage and environmental sensing. There is also interdisciplinary work in biohybrid systems, as seen in the bacterial reactive glove study.

• Scientific Disciplinary Sector: IMAT-01/A - Materials Science and Technology
• ERC Sectors: PE8_8 (Materials Engineering), PE8_9 (Production Technology)
• SDG Goal: 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Manfredi actively supervises PhD students and teaches across various programs, including Materials Science and Technology, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Design. He leads multiple research projects funded by national (PRIN), EU Horizon Europe, and regional sources. His research team includes members of the Additive Manufacturing and Metallic Materials groups at DISAT, utilizing specialized laboratories such as the Metallographic Preparation Laboratory and the FESEM Laboratory. Future work is likely to continue advancing lightweight alloy development, process integration, and multifunctional material applications.