Giovanni Maizza

Giovanni Maizza is a Full Professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) at Politecnico di Torino, Italy. He leads research in advanced materials processing, multiphysics modeling, and additive manufacturing, with applications in aerospace, automotive, and industrial tooling. He has held leadership roles in EU and Italy-Japan collaborative projects and serves on international standards committees.

• Full Professor, DISAT, Politecnico di Torino
• Scientific Director of multiple national and commercial research projects
• Coordinator, Italy-Japan Network of Excellence on Nanomaterials
• Member, ISO/TC 164 and UNIMET standards committees
• Guest Editor, MATERIALS (2020–2022)

Research Interests: Giovanni Maizza specializes in the development of multiphysics and multiscale methodologies for designing and optimizing materials and manufacturing processes. His work emphasizes reducing experimental burden through advanced simulation and modeling. Key areas include additive manufacturing (especially EBM of Ti6Al4V), spark plasma sintering, laser-based deposition and repair, powder metallurgy, and the processing of nanostructured and superhard materials. His research is highly interdisciplinary, combining computational modeling with experimental validation.

Publication Trends: His recent publications focus on spark plasma sintering of ceramics and composites, microstructure modeling in aluminum alloys, and the development of transparent or superhard materials. There is a strong emphasis on process-structure-property relationships, with frequent use of finite element and particle-based simulations to understand thermal, mechanical, and microstructural evolution during processing.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Fellow, UNIMET (2021–present)
• Fellow, ISO/TC 164 – Mechanical Testing of Metals (2021–present)
• Permanent Member, UNI/CT 026/GL 03 – Mechanical Testing of Metallic Materials
• Guest Editor, MATERIALS journal (2020–2022)

Advising and Grants: While specific student names are not listed, Maizza has supervised numerous research projects funded by industry and public grants. He has served as Scientific Director for projects funded by Danieli SpA, KEMEX Ltd, AVIO GE SPA, and Punch Torino SPA. His work includes EU-funded initiatives and collaborations with Japanese laboratories (NIMS, AIST). He has developed custom simulation codes and utilized commercial software for industrial clients.

Labs and Research Teams: He is affiliated with the Center of Modelling and Design of Materials and Processes (DISAT), where he leads research integrating computational modeling, experimental testing, and industrial application. His team works on developing self-consistent multiphysics codes using Fortran, MATLAB, and C++, and applies tools like ANSYS, COMSOL, and LS-DYNA.