Paolo Minetola

Paolo Minetola is a Full Professor at the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) at the Polytechnic University of Turin. He serves as a member of the Interdepartmental Center IAM@PoliTo - Integrated Additive Manufacturing and is the contact person for the Degree Course in Technologies for the Manufacturing Industry. His research focuses on additive manufacturing, dimensional testing, reverse engineering, 3D printing, tomography, and X-ray computed tomography within the scientific disciplinary sector of Manufacturing Technologies and Systems.

Professor Minetola's research interests span the entire spectrum of additive manufacturing technologies, with particular emphasis on process optimization, material characterization, and quality control. His work addresses critical challenges in industrial applications of 3D printing, including dimensional accuracy, material properties, and sustainable manufacturing practices. He has made significant contributions to the development of novel testing methodologies for additive manufacturing processes and the application of X-ray computed tomography for quality inspection in industrial settings.

Analysis of Professor Minetola's recent publications reveals a strong focus on sustainable additive manufacturing practices, advanced material development for 3D printing, and process optimization techniques. His work spans multiple material systems including polymers, metals, and biocomposites, with particular attention to process-structure-property relationships. A notable trend is the integration of in-situ monitoring techniques with additive manufacturing processes to improve quality control and reduce waste.

• Member of the Scientific Committee - Interuniversity Research Center for Additive Manufacturing - CIRAM (2018-)
• Member of the Interuniversity Centers Committee (2015-2020)

Professor Minetola actively supervises PhD students working on cutting-edge additive manufacturing research topics, including in-situ monitoring of 3D printing processes, sustainable polymer processing, and high-performance material development. His research is supported by both competitive regional research grants and commercial contracts with industry partners, demonstrating the practical relevance of his work to industrial applications.

He is a key member of the Additive Manufacturing research group at DIGEP and contributes to the Interuniversity Research Center for Additive Manufacturing (CIRAM), fostering collaboration between academic institutions and industry partners in the field of advanced manufacturing technologies.