Luca Lutterotti

Luca Lutterotti is an Associate Professor at the University of Trento, Department of Industrial Engineering, specializing in material characterization techniques. His expertise spans X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), and electron diffraction, with a focus on nanomaterials, functional materials, and crystallographic texture. He developed the widely used MAUD software for Rietveld refinement and texture analysis, with over 30 daily downloads since 2000.

• Education: Laurea in Materials Engineering (1988, University of Trento, Italy), HDR in Fundamental Sciences (2010, Université de Caen-Basse Normandie)

His research interests include micromechanics, residual stress analysis, quantitative phase analysis, and archeometry. He has led international projects like EIT Raw Materials Paired-X (2018-2021) and coordinated the SOLSA H2020 project (2016-2020), which introduced automated core analysis systems for mining. His work has secured €1.5 million in European funding.

Recent publications emphasize combined XRD-XRF methodologies, neutron diffraction, and automated material analysis, particularly in mining and recycling. Key tools include MILK (Python interface for MAUD) and advanced detectors for portable systems.

• Scientific Awards: HDR (2010), Chaire of Excellence (2012-2014)

He has held visiting positions at UC Berkeley, Université du Maine, and JAEA (Japan Atomic Energy Agency), contributing to global collaborations in material science and mining technologies.