Nicolas Maranzana

Nicolas Maranzana is an Associate Professor at Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology, where he has been a faculty member since September 2009. He is affiliated with the Product Design and Innovation Laboratory (LCPI, EA3927) and holds a Doctorate in Industrial Engineering from the University of Strasbourg. In 2020, he obtained his Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR) from the University of Grenoble Alpes, qualifying him to supervise doctoral research.

His educational background includes:

• Doctorate in Industrial Engineering, University of Strasbourg
• Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR), University of Grenoble Alpes (2020)

Dr. Maranzana's research focuses on developing methods and tools to support designers in their activities, particularly in collaborative design, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and bio-inspired design. His work bridges engineering design with biological inspiration to create innovative solutions. He is particularly interested in how interdisciplinary teams, especially those combining engineers and biologists, can work together more effectively in biomimetic design processes. His approach emphasizes practical implementation of theoretical frameworks in real-world design scenarios.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research at the intersection of biomimetics, sustainable design, and digital innovation. He has made significant contributions to understanding how biological principles can inform engineering design processes, with growing attention to applications in sustainability, circular economy, and educational tools for innovation. His work increasingly addresses environmental concerns through eco-design methodologies and sustainable innovation frameworks.

Dr. Maranzana is an elected member of the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) WG5.1 France and the Société des Ingénieurs de l'Automobile. His professional activities include:

• Teaching for Arts et Métiers engineers, research masters, specialized masters, and doctoral programs
• Serving as pedagogical director for the MS Manager de la Qualité and MS Manager de l'Innovation et du Développement d'Activité programs

He leads research initiatives within the Product Design and Innovation Laboratory (LCPI), focusing on collaborative design tools, biomimetic methodologies, and innovation management. His team investigates how digital technologies can enhance design processes and how interdisciplinary approaches can overcome traditional innovation barriers, particularly through the integration of biological knowledge into engineering design practices.