Dr. Serafino Caruso received his masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from the the University of Calabria (Italy) in 2008, and he pursued a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Calabria (Italy) in 2012. He worked as postdoc research fellow at the same university (2012 to today). In 2009 and 2010, he was a visiting scholar at the University of Kentucky, Lexington (UK), USA (Institute for Sustainable Manufacturing—Director. Prof. I.S. Jawahir, Ph.D.) and at the CEMDRX of the Department of Physics of the University of Coimbra (Portugal) under the supervision of Prof. J.C. Outeiro, Ph.D. His research is focused on machining operations, in particular, developing fundamental studies on the variables that can be predicted by using the finite element simulation, such as forces, pressure, heat flux, temperatures, thermal phenomena at the tool–chip interface, tool wear, residual stresses, hardness, and microstructural change; advanced empirical rheological models for hard materials, such as AISI 52100 bearing steel, AISI H13 tool steel, and Inconel 718 alloy; and the study of surface integrity (residual stresses, white and dark layers) by numerical analysis and experimental tests.

Francesco Borda's research activity develops in the sector of mechanical technologies and processing systems (IIND-04/A) and is focused on the sustainability of production processes. The activities carried out include the analysis of the environmental impact of traditional machining and additive processes of composite materials. Particular attention was paid to the forming processes of composite materials through numerical simulation of the process. Since 2021, he has participated in the activities carried out by the research group with collaborations at the national and international levels within the IIND-04/A scientific sector at the Department of Mechanical, Energy, and Management Engineering of the University of Calabria. Francesco Borda carried out research at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Gjøvik (Norway) in 2023. As part of the doctoral project, he carried out activities in the company regarding the optimization of production processes in the context of the interconnection and management of production lines equipped with 4.0 technology. The research activity and scientific production concerns the analysis of sustainable production processes, the plastic deformation of innovative materials with innovative methodologies, the finite element modeling of forming processes, and multi-objective optimization.

Michela Sanguedolce received a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Calabria, Italy (2024). She was a visiting scholar at Ohio State University (USA). She currently is a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Calabria. Her research is focused on surface modification of biomedical alloys for bone implants. She is a member of the Italian Manufacturing Association, the European Scientific Association for Material Forming, and the European Society for Artificial Organs. Keywords: surface modification, coating adhesion, biological response.

Luigino Filice is a full professor of Manufacturing Technologies at the University of Calabria. He obtained a PhD in Production Engineering at the University of Palermo in 2000. In 2007, he was awarded by the Esaform association for the outstanding contribution in material forming. His research is focused on innovation in manufacturing for industrial and biomedical applications. Luigino Filice teaches Open Innovation, is member of the PhD faculty in Industrial and Civil Eng., and served as vice president of the University of Calabria.