Vito Burgio

Vito Burgio is a PhD student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Turin (38th cycle, 2022-2025) and an external lecturer/teaching assistant in the Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering (DISEG). He teaches the Master's course Science of Bio and Nanoconstructions for Biomedical Engineering across multiple academic years (2023/24-2025/26).

His research focuses on biomechanics and translational medical device development, specializing in soft tissue repair mechanisms, surgical instrumentation (e.g., staplers), and computational modeling of biological structures. Key interests include ligament/tendon biomechanics, animal-to-human tissue surrogate translation, finite element analysis of orthopedic devices, and bio-nano construction applications in regenerative medicine. This work bridges engineering principles with clinical orthopedics and sports medicine.

Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal a cohesive research trajectory centered on soft tissue repair innovation, combining systematic reviews of commercial medical devices with experimental biomechanical studies. His work spans surgical tool analysis, ligament property characterization, global injury epidemiology, and patent evaluations, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary integration between mechanical engineering, materials science, and clinical practice.

Burgio is supervised by Professors Cecilia Surace and Paola Antonaci for his doctoral research. No information is available regarding student supervision, research grants, or laboratory affiliations beyond his patent work on the T-SURE soft tissue repair device.