Luigi Lentini

Luigi Lentini serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS) at the Polytechnic University of Turin. His academic career spans multiple teaching levels including PhD, Master's, and Bachelor's programs where he teaches specialized courses in bearing technology, rotordynamics, and numerical modeling of lubricated systems.

Dr. Lentini's research focuses on advanced tribological systems with particular emphasis on gas bearings, thrust bearings, and fluid film lubrication. His expertise spans both theoretical modeling and experimental validation of bearing systems, with applications ranging from high-speed rotating machinery to biomedical engineering. His work bridges mechanical engineering fundamentals with practical industrial applications, addressing challenges in precision machinery and clean energy systems.

The publication record demonstrates consistent focus on gas bearing technology, with recent work examining spiral groove geometries, active compensation methods, and numerical modeling techniques. His research shows strong alignment with sustainable development goals related to clean energy (Goal 7), industry innovation (Goal 9), and health applications (Goal 3), particularly through the application of bearing technologies in medical devices and clean energy systems.

As a member of the Automation and robotics research group within DIMEAS, Dr. Lentini contributes to interdisciplinary projects that integrate mechanical design with control systems. His teaching portfolio includes specialized courses on thin film lubrication, high-speed bearing applications, and rotordynamics, reflecting his deep expertise in these areas. He serves on PhD committees for Mechanical Engineering and participates in multiple degree program colleges including Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical, Aerospace, and Automotive Engineering.