Dr. Marco Costanzi | Materials Analysis Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Marco Costanzi, TiFast SrL, Italy

Marco Costanzi is an accomplished Italian engineer and researcher with over three decades of experience in titanium metallurgy and advanced materials. Born in Terni, Italy, in 1965, he holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Cambridge, where he specialized in the micromechanics of asphalt, and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wayne State University, USA. His early academic background includes a summa cum laude degree in Nuclear Engineering from Sapienza University of Rome. Professionally, he has played a key role in the design and development of high-performance titanium production systems, including Skull Melting and VAR furnace technologies. Since 2007, he has served as Director of Technologies and R&D at TiFast S.r.l., a leading titanium producer in Italy, also overseeing the company’s quality assurance certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 9100, NADCAP, TÜV). Costanzi has authored multiple academic papers and technical reports and has contributed to international collaborations on micromechanics and road safety. His career bridges both academic research and industrial innovation in metallurgical engineering.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Marco Costanzi

Dr. Marco Costanzi is an accomplished researcher and technical innovator in the field of mechanical and materials engineering, with particular expertise in titanium metallurgy, micromechanics, and composite materials. His academic background includes a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Wayne State University, both earned with distinction. His doctoral and master’s research focused on the micromechanics of asphalt and high-strain-rate testing methods, demonstrating strong foundational expertise in applied mechanics.

🎓 Education

2010: Ph.D. in Engineering – University of Cambridge, UK
Thesis: Micromechanics of Asphalt | Supervisor: Prof. D. Cebon
2002: M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering – Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
GPA: 4.00 | Thesis: Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar Testing | Supervisor: Prof. G. Newaz
1992: Master’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering – Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Summa Cum Laude (110/110 e lode) | Thesis: Design of Racing Car Components in Laminated Composites

🛠️ Work Experience

2007–Present: Director of Technologies and R&D, TiFast Srl (Titanium Products), Narni, Italy
- Led development of new Titanium melting and processing systems (VAR & Skull Melting)
- Oversaw Quality Assurance (ISO 9001, ISO 9100, ISO 14001, NADCAP, TÜV)
2012–2024: Led multiple high-level engineering projects:
- ⚙️ VAR furnace installation (8-ton capacity)
- 🔩 Skull Melting billet casting system
- 🔧 Auxiliaries for VAR furnace
- 🧵 Titanium bar drawing line
2005–2007: Collaborated on design of TiFast plant, especially Skull Melting furnaces
1993–2001: CSAT/Titania SpA – R&D on Titanium production
- Promoted to Technical Manager for metallurgical, mechanical, and chemical testing

🏆 Achievements & Academic Contributions

📄 Multiple publications on micromechanics of bitumen and asphalt (University of Cambridge)
📘 Graduate research with publications in journals like International Journal of Solid Structures
🛰️ Contributed to design of the San Marco Scout Satellite’s thermal shield
🔬 1992: Lead role in EU BRITE-EURAM project on fiber deposition simulation
🧪 Developed testing frameworks and reports for road authorities in Australia (NSW)

🥇 Honors and Recognitions

🇬🇧 Cambridge Ph.D. in a specialized area of civil materials
🇺🇸 Perfect GPA in U.S. graduate program
🇮🇹 Summa Cum Laude from one of Italy’s top universities
📚 Recognized by academic and industrial communities for innovations in Titanium metallurgy and road material mechanics