Luca Santoro ☕️
Luca Santoro

Researcher

About Me

I am a dedicated researcher at the Politecnico di Torino, within the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. My expertise lies in non-destructive testing techniques and the mechanical fatigue of materials. I specialize in active thermography and innovative ultrasonic applications, with a recent focus on using thermography for monitoring welding processes. My work has led to significant industrial applications and the development of patents, contributing to advancements in the field.

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Interests
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Non Destructive Testing
  • Weldings
Education
  • PhD Machine Design

    Politecnico di Torino

  • MEng Mechanical Engineering

    Politecnico di Torino

  • BSc Mechanical Engineering

    Politecnico di Torino

📚 My Research

I’m a research scientist specializing in Non Destructive Testing and Machine Design. I currently work as a Scientist at the Politechnic University of Turin. I frequently explore topics like fracture mechanics, computer vision, and the application of advanced testing methods in engineering.

I employ both qualitative and quantitative approaches to deeply analyze the intersection of science, engineering, and technology in industry applications.

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Featured Publications
Recent Publications
(2025). Infrared-Guided Thermal Cycles in FEM Simulation of Laser Welding of Thin Aluminium Alloy Sheets. Metals 2025, Vol. 15, Page 830.
(2025). Gradient-based image generation for thermographic material inspection. Applied Thermal Engineering.
(2025). A pilot study using flying spot laser thermography and signal reconstruction. Optics and Lasers in Engineering.
(2024). Correlation between thermal and density properties of chestnuts: preliminary results of experimental non-destructive testing. ARCHIVES OF CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.
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