معرفی
Associate Professor of Metallurgy at the Department of Systems Engineering and Industrial Technologies (DISTI), University of Parma since November 1998, with qualification as Full Professor in Metallurgy (ING-IND/21). Specializes in metallic materials processing and characterization, with emphasis on advanced manufacturing techniques and industrial applications.
Education:
- PhD in Metallurgical Engineering, Polytechnic University of Turin (1995)
- Degree in Physics, University of Bologna (1990)
- Post-Doc, University of Ancona/Polytechnic University of Marche (1995-96)
- Research Fellow, Oregon State University (1993)
- Research Fellow, NTNU Trondheim (1993-95)
Research Focus: Prof. Cerri's work centers on additive manufacturing (particularly laser powder bed fusion), friction stir processing/welding, and microstructure-property relationships in metallic alloys. Her research investigates heat treatment optimization for additively manufactured components, surface modification techniques for aerospace applications, and mechanical behavior of light alloys under extreme conditions. She examines microstructural evolution during processing and its impact on creep resistance, work hardening, and corrosion properties.
Publication Trends: Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on Al-Si-Mg and Ti-6Al-4V alloys produced via laser powder bed fusion, with particular attention to heat treatment effects, microstructural gradients, and mechanical property characterization. Her work bridges fundamental metallurgy with industrial applications, especially in aerospace and food industry sectors, emphasizing post-processing techniques to enhance component performance and reliability.
Advising and Grants: Member of the PhD Program in Industrial Engineering teaching staff at University of Parma. Secured competitive European Commission funding (ESTEEM2 grant 20150526-Cerri) for TEM research at FELMI-ZFE in Graz. Served as reviewer for HORIZON 2020 projects and major materials science journals including Materials Science and Engineering A and Journal of Alloys and Compounds. Promoted international collaborations through Memoranda of Understanding with University of Southern California and NTNU.
Labs and Collaborations: Maintains active research partnerships with Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), University of Southern California, and FELMI-ZFE in Graz. Serves on the editorial board of 'La Metallurgy Italiana' and has held leadership roles in international conferences including THERMEC 2016 and 2020 as Scientific Committee member.