Stefania Scarsoglio

Stefania Scarsoglio is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where she actively contributes to the College of Mechanical, Aerospace and Automotive Engineering. She serves as a member of the Interdepartmental Center PolitoBIOMed Lab - Biomedical Engineering Lab and has held significant roles in doctoral education, serving on Aerospace Engineering doctoral colleges since the 31st cycle (2015-2016). Her academic journey includes a notable Visiting Researcher position at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (October 28 - December 21, 2011).

Her research interests span Cardiovascular fluid dynamics, Complex network theory, Computational hemodynamics, Transition and turbulent flows, with significant contributions to biofluid dynamics and space medicine applications. Her work bridges engineering principles with biomedical applications, particularly focusing on cardiovascular dynamics in both terrestrial and space environments.

Dr. Scarsoglio's publication record reveals a strong focus on cardiovascular modeling, particularly examining the effects of atrial fibrillation on cerebral hemodynamics, spaceflight-related physiological changes, and the application of complex network theory to fluid dynamics problems. Her recent work (2023-2025) shows increasing emphasis on space medicine applications, cardiovascular digital twins, and the neurological implications of cardiac arrhythmias.

• Fund for the Financing of Basic Research Activities (FFABR) from MIUR, Italy (2017)

As a dedicated educator, she supervises multiple PhD students including Luca Congiu, Francesco Tripoli, Matteo Fois, and Davide Perrone, guiding research on cardiovascular modeling, space medicine applications, and turbulent flow dynamics. She leads significant research projects including CEDEAFIB (2023-2025), Risk map for SANS (2025-2028), and optimization of countermeasures for cardiovascular deconditioning in spaceflight (2023-2026). Her teaching portfolio includes advanced courses in Biofluid dynamics and space medicine, Fluid dynamics in space flight, and Thermofluid dynamics, reflecting her interdisciplinary expertise at the intersection of mechanical engineering, aerospace applications, and biomedical research.

Dr. Scarsoglio's work primarily takes place within the Fluid Dynamics research group at DIMEAS, where she leads investigations into cardiovascular modeling, space medicine applications, and complex network analysis of fluid systems. Her research bridges theoretical fluid dynamics with practical biomedical applications, particularly in understanding cardiovascular responses to physiological stressors including spaceflight conditions and cardiac arrhythmias.