Laura Montanaro

Laura Montanaro is a Full Professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT), Polytechnic University of Turin. She serves as Scientific Director of the LINCE Reference Center (INSTM), Vice-Rector, and former President of AIMAT (Italian Materials Engineering Association). Her career spans leadership roles including Deputy Director of Materials Science Dept., Rector positions, and editorial responsibilities at the Journal of the European Ceramic Society.

• Education: European Ph.D. in Materials Processing Engineering (1990)
• Leadership: National Quality Committee, ECerS Conference Chair, IMT Scientific Council

Research Focus: Applied research in ceramic materials and composites for structural, biomedical, and high-temperature applications. Specializes in unconventional synthesis methods, porous ceramics development, and nanocomposite engineering with emphasis on sustainability and advanced manufacturing technologies like 3D printing.

Publication Trends: Recent works (2022-2025) explore

• Ceria-stabilized zirconia processing
• Hydroxyapatite ceramic scaffolds
• Alumina composites via stereolithography
• Laser additive manufacturing sustainability

Spanning biomaterials, nanotechnology, and eco-design principles aligned with UN SDGs 3, 9, and 12.

Honors:

• Marco Polo Prize (2017)
• Best Paper Award (European Ceramic Society, 2011)
• Accademia delle Scienze di Torino (2012-)
• Fellowships: European Ceramic Society (2017-), Institut Mines Telecom (2017-)

Academic Contributions: Supervises PhD students in materials science, teaches across 15+ academic cycles (2003-2025), and leads research teams in

• Additive Manufacturing
• Biomaterials
• High-Temperature Ceramics

Her laboratory network includes Ceramic 3D Printing, Electron Microscopy, and Thermal Analysis facilities.