Egon Perilli

Associate Professor Egon Perilli is a biomedical engineer and imaging scientist based at Flinders University’s Medical Device Research Institute (College of Science and Engineering). He additionally holds an Affiliate Lecturer appointment in Anatomy & Pathology at the University of Adelaide and an Honorary Fellowship in Medicine at the University of Melbourne. His career spans prestigious European institutions—University of Antwerp and Istituti Ortopedici Rizzoli in Bologna—before establishing a prominent research programme in Australia.

Education & Training

• Post-Doctoral Researcher, SkyScan (now Bruker micro-CT) & Visionlab, University of Antwerp, Belgium, 2007–2008
• Scientific Researcher, Medical Technology Laboratory, Istituti Ortopedici Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy, 2002–2007

Research Focus

Associate Professor Perilli’s work integrates state-of-the-art in vitro and in vivo micro-computed tomography with digital volume correlation and experimental biomechanics to investigate bone structure–function relationships. His primary application areas are osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, where he quantifies micro-architectural deterioration, evaluates implant fixation strategies, and explores 3-D-printed biomaterials. A particular emphasis is placed on translating high-resolution imaging data into predictive models of fracture risk and implant longevity.

Recent Publication Trends

Between 2019 and 2025, his output reveals an intensified focus on (i) cementless orthopaedic implants and their mechanical environment, (ii) time-elapsed micro-CT to capture failure mechanisms under physiological loads, and (iii) additive-manufactured Ti–6Al–4V components with controlled porosity. These works collectively advance personalised orthopaedics and evidence-based implant design.

Awards & Leadership

• Past President (2018-2021), Australian & New Zealand Orthopaedic Research Society (ANZORS)
• ANZORS Secretary (2015-2018)
• Council Member, International Federation of Musculoskeletal Research Societies (IFMRS), since 2018

Supervision & Grants

He currently supervises PhD and Honours projects in bone biomechanics, micro-CT instrumentation, and osteoarthritis. His mentees have garnered major accolades, including ANZORS PhD Oral Presentation Awards, Best Student Publication Awards, Commonwealth Scholarships, and international travel bursaries from ESB and WCB. He reviews for ARC, NHMRC, Wellcome Trust, and leading orthopaedic journals, indicating sustained grant and editorial engagement.

Laboratory & Collaborations

His team operates within the Flinders Medical Device Research Institute, leveraging micro-CT systems, mechanical testing rigs, and custom software for digital volume correlation. Active collaborations span national synchrotron facilities and international partners in Belgium, Italy, and the United States, fostering a multidisciplinary environment that bridges engineering, medicine, and materials science.