Umberto Morbiducci

Umberto Morbiducci is Full Professor of Industrial Bioengineering at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS), Politecnico di Torino, Italy. He holds a Master's degree in Electronic Engineering from University of Rome La Sapienza and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona. He serves as Coordinator of Biomedical Engineering BS/MS programs and heads the Biomedical Simulations Unit since 2012.

Research Interests focus on cardiovascular fluid mechanics, computational hemodynamics, digital twin, and in silico medicine. His work spans

• Prosthesis and artificial organ design
• Multiscale modeling (from atomistic to continuum)
• Dynamic culture devices (bioreactors) for tissue engineering
• Transport phenomena in biomedical systems

Recent Articles highlight trends in hemodynamic risk assessment, stent design optimization, and AI-driven cardiovascular diagnostics. Key topics include coronary plaque stability, YAP mechanoactivation in vascular grafts, and CPAP device mechanics.

Scientific Awards:

• Jack Perkins Prize (IPEM, 2018)
• ASME Swiss Section Young Engineer Award (2013)
• ESB Travel Award (2012)
• TERMIS Travel Award (2012)

Editorial Roles:

• Associate Editor, Annals of Biomedical Engineering (2013-)
• Associate Editor, Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine (2017-)
• Associate Editor, Journal of Biomechanics (2022-)
• Editorial Board, Computers in Biology and Medicine (2021-)

Labs & Collaborations:

• Board member, PoliToBIOMed Lab (80+ researchers)
• Bilateral agreements with Beihang University (China) and Cyprus University of Technology
• Scientific Director for projects with Istituto Superiore di Sanità