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Fabrizio Scarpa is a Professor in Smart Materials & Structures at the University of Bristol. He holds a Laurea and a Ph.D. from Torino. His research interests primarily focus on mechanical metamaterials, particularly those exhibiting negative Poisson's ratio and negative stiffness properties. Scarpa's work involves the design, modeling, and manufacturing of auxetic foams and cellular structures that enhance structural integrity and vibration damping. Furthermore, he is actively involved in developing predictive micromechanical models for energy dissipation in composite polymeric structures and characterizing natural fiber reinforcements in composites. His innovative approaches have included work on biocomposites using both fossil and bio-based matrices, and he has explored the use of synthetic biology and biomimetics in materials development. Scarpa's research also extends to nanostructures, emphasizing the modeling and design of materials such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, and other nanomaterials, with applications in nanocomposites and NEMS. He is currently engaged in various high-profile research projects that aim to advance the field of smart materials and structures through interdisciplinary collaboration.
University of Bristol • Bristol, England
Professor in Smart Materials & Structures, leading research on mechanical metamaterials and their applications.
Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.