Elisa Torresani

Dr. Elisa Torresani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State University (SDSU), affiliated with the College of Engineering. Her research focuses on advanced materials processing, particularly in additive manufacturing, sintering technology, and machine vision-driven defect characterization. She leads the Powder Technology Lab (PTL) at SDSU, which explores cutting-edge methods for fabricating complex materials and structures using techniques like spark plasma sintering and hybrid manufacturing.

Her work addresses critical challenges in materials engineering, including distortion mitigation in additive manufacturing, defect detection via machine learning, and development of high-performance ceramics and alloys. Notable projects include integrating machine vision with materials characterization and optimizing sintering processes for complex geometries. Dr. Torresani's research has been supported by grants such as the NSF ERI initiative for high-temperature alloyed components.

Key contributions span topics like cyclic phase transition-assisted sintering, gravity-induced distortion modeling, and electro-nano-pulsing for microstructure control. Her publications emphasize practical applications in aerospace, biomedical, and industrial materials, with a focus on bridging computational models and experimental validation.