Luigi Maria Galantucci serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Mechanics, Mathematics and Management at the Polytechnic of Bari, Italy, specializing in manufacturing technology and systems (ING-IND/16). His research spans industrial engineering, materials science, and biomedical applications through advanced manufacturing methodologies. His primary research domains include Additive Manufacturing (particularly metal extrusion, binder jetting, and laser metal deposition), Photogrammetry-based 3D scanning , and Reverse Engineering . He pioneers in-process monitoring techniques for defect detection in metal additive manufacturing and develops novel metrology solutions for micro-scale features. His biomedical work applies 3D facial scanning to orthodontics and forensic bite-mark analysis, demonstrating cross-disciplinary innovation. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) Off-axis optical monitoring systems for real-time melt pool analysis in laser metal deposition, (2) Material extrusion-debinding-sintering process chains for metal/ceramic parts with emphasis on microstructure-property relationships, and (3) Photogrammetry applications in additive manufacturing repair and forensic engineering. His work bridges industrial manufacturing with medical diagnostics through precision metrology. Professor Galantucci maintains active student engagement through scheduled reception hours via Microsoft Bookings and publishes extensively in high-impact manufacturing journals. His departmental leadership supports the Polytechnic of Bari's strategic focus on Industry 4.0 technologies and advanced materials processing.



