Francesco D'Elia

Background

I am a researcher in the BMS group working on additive manufacturing of degradable Mg- and Zn-based alloys for biomedical applications. Degradable implants are advantageous in that they completely degrade within the human body once they have fulfilled their function. This eliminates the need for second revision surgeries and therefore reduces health care related costs and patient discomfort. To advance the potential for additive manufacturing of degradable alloy implants, my research focuses on design of new alloys, process optimisation and characterisation of material properties.

Short CV

• 2021 - current, Researcher, Biomedical Engineering Division, Uppsala University
• 2018 - 2021, Head of Material Development, Meotec GmbH, Aachen, Germany
• 2016 - 2018, Foundry Process Engineer, Meotec GmbH, Aachen Germany
• 2015 - 2016, Postdoctoral Fellow, Magnesium Innovation Centre, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Geesthacht, Germany
• 2009 - 2014, PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada
• 2007 - 2009, MASc in Mechanical Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada