Romina CONTE

Romina CONTE is a Researcher (Law 240/10) at the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering, University of Calabria. Her research focuses on manufacturing technologies, materials science, and biomedical engineering, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and process optimization. She is part of the 'Tecnologie e Sistemi di Lavorazione' research group, which explores advanced manufacturing processes, material characterization, and sustainable production systems.

Research Interests:

• Development of biomedical materials (e.g., magnesium alloys, titanium prostheses)
• LCA analysis for sustainable product development
• Predictive maintenance in manufacturing (e.g., vibro-acoustic systems for milling cutters)
• Additive manufacturing and hybrid joint design

Publications: Recent work includes studies on bioactive coatings for biomedical applications, numerical modeling of corrosion in hybrid joints, and optimization of submerged arc welding processes. Her research bridges material innovation with environmental impact assessments.

Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned.

Advising & Grants: No student advisees listed. Collaborates on projects within the research group, focusing on industrial and biomedical applications.

Labs & Teams: Member of the 'Tecnologie e Sistemi di Lavorazione' group, contributing to five core areas: advanced manufacturing processes, material characterization, numerical modeling, integrated production systems, and sustainable energy practices.