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Vigilio Fontanari is a Full Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Trento, Italy, with a career spanning over 25 years in academia. He holds a PhD in Mechanics of Materials from the University of Pisa and a Master's degree in Materials Engineering from the University of Trento, where he has taught courses such as Mechanical Design, Biomechanics, and Strength of Materials.
Education:
- 1985: High School Diploma, Scientific High School Leonardo da Vinci, Trento
- 1990: Master Degree in Materials Engineering, University of Trento (110/110 with honors)
- 1995: PhD in Mechanics of Materials, University of Pisa
Research Interests:
Vigilio Fontanari specializes in experimental and numerical modeling of mechanical behavior, focusing on fracture mechanics, fatigue of metals, residual stress effects, and structural integrity assessment. His expertise extends to biomechanics, shot peening, additive manufacturing, and multiphysics finite element analysis, with applications in industrial engineering and materials science.
Academic Career:
- 1994: Assistant Professor in Machine Design at the University of Trento
- 2002: Associate Professor in Machine at the University of Trento
- 2016: Full Professor in Machine Design at the University of Trento
Teaching Activities:
He has taught a range of courses, including Machine Design, Mechanical and Machine Design, Biomechanics, and Materials Modelling and Design. His teaching spans both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with a focus on mechanical components, finite element analysis, and structural strength assessment.
Supervision:
Professor Fontanari has tutored approximately 80 master's theses and co-tutored 6 doctoral theses, contributing to the education of future engineers and researchers.
