Francesco Tamburrino is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, University of Pisa. His research focuses on additive manufacturing, materials science, and biomedical engineering applications. Key areas include design methodologies for AM processes, post-processing treatments for polymeric and metallic components, and lattice structure optimization. Tamburrino also explores virtual reality-based educational tools and sustainable dental materials. He has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2015, with recent work emphasizing aerospace applications of AM, biomedical devices, and immersive learning systems. His research integrates experimental methods with computational modeling to advance material performance and manufacturing efficiency. Research Interests: Additive Manufacturing: FFF of ceramics/metals, post-processing optimization Biomedical Engineering: Dental aligners, auxetic biomedical components Materials Science: Polymers (PEEK), composites, and functional materials Virtual Reality: Immersive engineering education and anatomical visualization Notable Research Trends: Recent publications (2022-2025) highlight advancements in aerospace materials for Hall thrusters, patient-specific dental devices using digital workflows, and fatigue-resistant lattice structures. His VR Lab initiative bridges engineering education with immersive technology, offering new training paradigms. Labs/Teams: Leads the Virtual Reality Laboratory for Engineering Education and collaborates with industry partners on AM projects. Active in dental technology innovation through customized device development.








