Valentino Razza

Valentino Razza serves as a Fixed-term Assistant Professor in the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) at Politecnico di Torino, where he is also a member of the Interdepartmental Center J-Tech@PoliTO. His academic appointments span multiple colleges including the College of Management and Production Engineering (primary affiliation), College of Computer, Film, and Mechatronics Engineering, and College of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Automotive Engineering as an invited member.

His research focuses on Manufacturing Technologies and Systems with specialization in Automatic Identification Systems and Control Systems. Key research areas include laser welding processes, thermographic material inspection, production system optimization, and digital control architectures. His work intersects with Sustainable Development Goals 9 (Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure) and 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) through advanced manufacturing solutions.

Razza's publication portfolio demonstrates strong emphasis on laser-based manufacturing technologies and non-destructive testing methods. His recent work combines computational modeling with experimental validation in welding processes, thermoplastic joining, and quality control systems. The research consistently applies control engineering principles to solve production technology challenges.

He holds a national/international patent for Methodology for the Non-Destructive Testing of Welded Joints Using Active Thermography (co-invented with Manuela De Maddis and Luca Santoro), demonstrating practical applications of his research.

In teaching, Razza serves as Course Collaborator across multiple degree programs including Management and Production Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Automotive Engineering. His instructional focus includes Digital Control Technologies, Analysis and Management of Production Systems, and emerging topics like Machine Learning in Manufacturing Applications for PhD students.