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Francesco Baino is an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) at Polytechnic University of Turin, where he conducts research in biomaterials and advanced manufacturing. He is also a member of the Interdepartmental Center J-Tech@PoliTO and leads research activities within the GLANCE group focused on glasses, ceramics, and composites.
His primary research interests span biomaterials science and engineering, with specialization in bioactive glasses, tissue engineering scaffolds, and additive manufacturing of ceramic materials. His work bridges materials science with biomedical applications, particularly in bone regeneration and drug delivery systems.
- Research Areas: Biomaterials, Bioactive Glasses, Tissue Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, Ceramics, Composite Materials, Sustainable Materials
- ERC Sectors: PE5_7 - Biomaterials synthesis; PE8_8 - Materials engineering; PE5_6 - Novel materials development
- SDG Alignment: Goal 3 (Good health), Goal 4 (Quality education), Goal 9 (Innovation)
Professor Baino's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on advanced manufacturing techniques for biomedical applications, with emphasis on personalized implants, AI-driven design approaches, and multifunctional biomaterials that combine structural properties with therapeutic capabilities.
Awards and Recognitions
- Ross Coffin Purdy Award from The American Ceramic Society, USA (2024)
- Thursday Science Award from Thursday Science Foundation and Agorà Science Foundation, Italy (2014)
As an academic leader, Professor Baino serves as Editor-in-Chief for multiple prestigious journals including BIOMEDICAL GLASSES, CERAMICS, and INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY. He supervises PhD students Maria Erato Pianou and Roberta Gabrieli in the Materials Science and Technology program. His research is supported by significant grants including the REBONE project (2024-2027) funded by the European Union's MSCA program and the I-PRINT-MY-BONE project (2023-2025).
Professor Baino leads research activities within the GLANCE group, which develops advanced materials for biomedical, energy, and industrial applications. The group specializes in custom glasses, glass-ceramics, and composites in various forms including bulk materials, coatings, and porous structures for tissue engineering applications.
