We have partecipated in the Contact Mechanics International Symposium 2024 in Lyon. Dr. Ali Maghami presented a poster on finite size effects in viscoelastic adhesive contacts, Prof. Michele Ciavarella presented a model for adhesive friction in a cylinder rolling over a soft substrate. Prof. Antonio Papangelo gave an invited keynote lecture on the possibility of…
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We took part at the MCAA 2024 Marie Curie Alumni Annual Conference. During the conference the discussion focused on European strategy for research funding at all levels from more applied to more theoretical science. In particular allowing equal access to research funds from all European countries is of utmost importance for European citizens.
Yesterday, during the TV show “XXI secolo” on #Rai1 we talked about Italian research. The TriboDynamics Lab at the Polytechnic University of Bari is focused on research excellence, thanks to the fund received by the European Research Council. We tried to give our contribution and our vision for the future of Italian academic system. Thanks…
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On Monday 12th, Prof. Antonio Papangelo visited the Department of Mechanics, to discuss the latest additive manufacturing technologies for hybrid materials and cellular scaffolds for bio-engineering applications with the colleagues Prof. M. Guagliano, Prof. S. Bagherifard, DR. F. Buccino and Prof.ssa L. Vergani. It was a very inspiring discussion with many links to the ERC…
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We welcome Mrs. Nafiseh Forghani who holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM) (Iran). Nafiseh will join the Polytechnic University of Bari at the TriboDynamics Lab (DMMM department) as a PhD student!!! A warm welcome and let us make good research together!!!
We welcome D.R. Michele Tricarico who after a PhD obtained at Oxford University on smart monolithic framework nanostructured materials for engineering applications joins the Polytechnic University of Bari at the TriboDynamics Lab (DMMM department) as Junior Researcher (RTDa)!!! A warm welcome and let us make good research together!!!
Prof. Antonio Papangelo and DR Michele Tricarico participated in the Oxford Nanomech 2024, a UK- based nano- and micromechanical testing meeting which run on the 8th – 9th January 2024, at Corpus Christi College, Oxford. We enjoyed the multidisciplinary small-scale mechanical testing community and share with them the latest developments on adhesion of micro-patterned soft…
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PhD positions available The new call for PhD positions at the Polytechnic University of Bari is available online (for those who already have a master’s degree or will graduate by 31/10/2023). There are several opportunities available (Deadline July 17, 2023) PhD in bioengineering in collaboration with the Biosciences Department of the University of Bari. The…
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