Mario Bragaglia

Mario Bragaglia is a Researcher at the University of Rome Tor Vergata’s Department of Enterprise Engineering ‘Mario Lucertini’, specializing in polymeric composites and additive manufacturing. His work focuses on multifunctional materials, 3D printing, sustainable composites, and coating technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the same university and has conducted postdoctoral research at Luxottica SPA and the Politecnico di Milano. In 2019, he won the AIRI Oscar Masi Prize for technology transfer in multifunctional polymeric nanocomposites for additive layer manufacturing.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (2010)
• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (2012)
• Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering (2016)

Research Interests: Dr. Bragaglia’s research spans design, manufacturing, and characterization of polymeric composites, additive layer manufacturing, self-healing materials, and sustainable materials. He explores applications in construction, energy, and biomedical fields through projects like the ESA OSIP and I3 CLOSER initiatives. His work emphasizes eco-friendly materials and industrial collaboration.

Recent Projects:

• Project I3 CLOSER: 14M€ investment for sustainable material recovery from microchip waste.
• ESA OSIP Project: Space-related materials innovation.
• Development of biodegradable resins and recycled material composites.

Key Awards:

• AIRI Oscar Masi Prize (2019)

Lab & Team: Collaborates within Prof. Francesca Nanni’s group on multifunctional materials for additive manufacturing. Engages in interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of material science, engineering, and sustainability.