Dr. Emanuele Sgambitterra| Alloys Modeling Award | Best Researcher Award.

University of Calabria,Italy

Professional Profiles:

👨‍🎓 Bio Summary:

Dr. Emanuele Sgambitterra is a researcher at the University of Calabria, specializing in the mechanics of materials and structures, with a focus on shape memory alloys (SMAs). He holds a PhD in Materials and Structural Engineering and has received awards for his contributions to the field. Dr. Sgambitterra is also a co-founder of 2SMArtEST, an academic spinoff focusing on SMA-based engineering solutions.

🎓 Education:

Dr. Emanuele Sgambitterra completed his Doctorate (PhD) in Materials and Structural Engineering at the University of Calabria in March 2014. His thesis focused on the fatigue behavior of nickel-titanium-based shape memory alloys (NiTi). Prior to his PhD, he graduated with honors in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Calabria in September 2010, conducting research on fracture mechanics and fatigue in NiTi-based shape memory alloys.

🔍 Research Focus:

Dr. Sgambitterra’s research interests span various aspects of materials and structural engineering. He specializes in numerical and experimental methods for analyzing the mechanics of materials and structures, with a particular emphasis on modeling and characterizing shape memory alloys (SMAs). His expertise also extends to fatigue and fracture mechanics of engineering materials, as well as the design and characterization of intelligent systems employing SMAs, such as smart couplers for diverse applications like oil & gas and particle accelerators.

🏆 Honors & Awards:

Dr. Sgambitterra has received notable recognition for his contributions to the field. In 2020, a scientific article he co-authored was selected as the Editor’s Choice article for the year 2019 in the journal Shape Memory and Superelasticity (Springer). He was also awarded a prestigious research grant by the University of Calabria in 2017 for his project on fatigue and fracture behavior in NiTi-based shape memory alloys.

Professional Experience: 💼

Since August 2019, Dr. Sgambitterra has served as a Researcher at the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering (DIMEG) at the University of Calabria. Additionally, he co-founded and currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at 2SMArtEST (SMA-based SMArt Engineering Solutions and Technologies) s.r.l., an academic spinoff focusing on innovative engineering solutions utilizing shape memory alloys.

📚 Top Noted Publications :

Maletta, C., Sgambitterra, E., Furgiuele, F., Casati, R., & Tuissi, A. (2014). Fatigue properties of a pseudoelastic NiTi alloy: Strain ratcheting and hysteresis under cyclic tensile loading. International Journal of Fatigue, 66, 78-85.

Maletta, C., Sgambitterra, E., Furgiuele, F., Casati, R., & Tuissi, A. (2012). Fatigue of pseudoelastic NiTi within the stress-induced transformation regime: a modified Coffin–Manson approach. Smart materials and structures, 21(11), 112001.

Sgambitterra, E., Maletta, C., & Furgiuele, F. (2015). Temperature dependent local phase transformation in shape memory alloys by nanoindentation. Scripta Materialia, 101, 64-67.

Candamano, S., Sgambitterra, E., Lamuta, C., Pagnotta, L., Chakraborty, S., & others. (2019). Graphene nanoplatelets in geopolymeric systems: A new dimension of nanocomposites. Materials letters, 236, 550-553.

Maletta, C., Sgambitterra, E., & Furgiuele, F. (2013). Crack tip stress distribution and stress intensity factor in shape memory alloys. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 36(9), 903-912.

Maletta, C., Sgambitterra, E., & Niccoli, F. (2016). Temperature dependent fracture properties of shape memory alloys: novel findings and a comprehensive model. Scientific reports, 6(1), 17.

.Author Metrics 📊 :

Dr. Sgambitterra’s research output is reflected in his participation as a speaker at numerous national and international scientific conferences, as well as his co-authorship of teaching materials and books. He has also been part of the organizing committee for scientific conferences, further showcasing his engagement with the academic community.

📅 Research Timeline:

Dr. Sgambitterra’s research journey encompasses his academic pursuits, including his doctoral studies, Visiting PhD Student position at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and his current role as a researcher and academic professional. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated a commitment to advancing the understanding and application of materials and structural engineering principles.