Salvatore Federico, PhD, PEng
PhD in Structural Mechanics University of Catania, Italy
Areas of Research
Continuum Mechanics
Continuum Mechanics, the "mother" of Solid Mechanics and Fluid Mechanics, studies matter at an observation scale much larger than the atomic scale. At such a large scale, the existence of the atomic structure can be ignored and matter can be described as a continuum. I am interested in the geometrical foundations of Continuum Mechanics for the description of complex systems.
Continuum Mechanics, the "mother" of Solid Mechanics and Fluid Mechanics, studies matter at an observation scale much larger than the atomic scale. At such a large scale, the existence of the atomic structure can be ignored and matter can be described as a continuum. I am interested in the geometrical foundations of Continuum Mechanics for the description of complex systems.
Soft Tissue Biomechanics
Mathematical modelling of the mechanical behaviour of soft biological tissue, by means of the tools of modern Continuum Mechanics. I am interested in retrieving the tissue's properties from considerations made at the micro-structural level, as well as in problems of growth, remodelling and damage of tissue.
Mathematical modelling of the mechanical behaviour of soft biological tissue, by means of the tools of modern Continuum Mechanics. I am interested in retrieving the tissue's properties from considerations made at the micro-structural level, as well as in problems of growth, remodelling and damage of tissue.
Supervising degrees
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - Doctoral: Accepting Inquiries
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - Masters: Accepting Inquiries
Biomedical Engineering - Doctoral: Accepting Inquiries
Biomedical Engineering - Masters: Accepting Inquiries
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