Emanuele SGAMBITTERRA

Emanuele Sgambitterra is a Researcher at the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering, University of Calabria, Italy, actively engaged in teaching Mechanical Engineering courses and conducting interdisciplinary materials research.

His core research spans mechanical characterization of engineering materials across micro-macro scales and structural design using advanced numerical methods. Key specialties include:

• Shape Memory Alloys (NiTi behavior, functional fatigue, actuator modeling)
• Residual Stress Measurement (nanoindentation, XRD, laser shock peening)
• Hydrogen Storage Materials (polymer permeability, mechanical degradation)
• Additive Manufacturing (lattice structures, multi-scale modeling)
• Smart Structures (SMA-based devices for automotive/aerospace)
• Biomechanics (corneal mechanics, medical device applications)

Recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate strong convergence between experimental mechanics and computational modeling. Key trends include nanoindentation-based residual stress characterization, multiphysics SMA actuator development, hydrogen-polymer interactions, and medical biomechanics applications. His work bridges fundamental material science with industrial implementation in energy, transportation, and healthcare sectors.

He actively contributes to two university laboratories:

• Mechanics of Adhesion and Contact Laboratory (research focus)
• Metrology Laboratory (teaching focus)

As a core member of the Mechanical Design and Construction of Machines research group, he applies methodologies to automotive, naval, aerospace, oil&gas, and nuclear engineering challenges.