Pablo D Zavattieri

Pablo D Zavattieri holds the Jerry M. and Lynda T. Engelhardt Professorship in Civil Engineering at Purdue University's College of Engineering. He is affiliated with the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering and contributes to committees such as the Engineering Named Professorships Committee.

His research focuses on bioinspired materials, metamaterials, additive manufacturing, and cementitious composites. Key interests include structural design inspired by natural systems (e.g., beetle exoskeletons, chiton teeth, and avian feathers), mechanical properties of architected materials, and 3D-printed construction materials. His work addresses challenges in impact resistance, fatigue life enhancement, and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Zavattieri’s studies often involve interdisciplinary approaches, combining material science, biomechanics, and computational modeling. Recent projects explore phase-transforming cellular materials for lightweight structures, hydration-driven material behavior, and energy dissipation mechanisms in bioinspired interfaces. His research bridges fundamental science and practical applications in civil engineering and materials innovation.

He has contributed to advancements in 3D-printed concrete systems, phase change materials for thermal management in pavements, and fracture mechanics of bioinspired composites. His work has implications for aerospace, construction, and biomedical fields.