Luigi Preziosi

Luigi Preziosi is a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences "GL Lagrange" (DISMA) at Politecnico di Torino, where he conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of mathematics, biology, and engineering. He is a member of the Interdepartmental Center PolitoBIOMed Lab and actively contributes to doctoral programs in Complex Systems for Quantitative Biomedicine at both Politecnico di Torino and the University of Turin.

Research Interests:

• Mathematical modeling of cancer, focusing on tumor growth, cell invasion, and vascular network formation.
• Mechanics of cell aggregates, tissue growth, and multiphase modeling incorporating adhesion and stress relaxation.
• Biomechanics of cellular systems, including cell motility, durotaxis, and response to mechanical stretch.
• Engineering applications such as windblown sand mitigation, avalanche dynamics, soil mechanics, and composite materials manufacturing.

His recent publications highlight a strong trend in multiscale and multiphase modeling, particularly in simulating tumor spheroids, cellular reorientation under mechanical stimuli, and the role of the extracellular matrix in cancer progression. These works integrate biomechanics with kinetic and continuum models to understand complex biological behaviors.

Scientific Recognition:

• Fellow, Accademia dei Lincei (2016–present)
• Corresponding Member, Interuniversity Center for Mathematics Applied to Biology (CIMAB) (2010–present)

Editorial and Academic Service:
He holds editorial positions in several leading journals, including Mathematics in Engineering (President of Editorial Committee), PLOS ONE, Journal of Theoretical Biology, and Mathematical Medicine and Biology. He has led major research projects funded by the Italian PRIN and EU H2020 programs, such as SMaRT and DERMA.

Advising and Research Leadership:
He has supervised PhD students including Gabriele Fioretto and Claire Claude Yvonne Alamichel, and leads research groups focused on mathematical physics and biomedical modeling. His work bridges theoretical development with practical applications in oncology and environmental engineering.

Laboratories and Research Networks:
He is affiliated with the PolitoBIOMed Lab and has participated in international research networks such as M3CS-TU TH, SMaRT, and mcrtn, fostering collaboration in mathematical biosciences.