Overview
Background
Luigi Vandi is the Co-Deputy Director for the Centre for Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing (AMPAM) and a Senior Lecturer in the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering. He conducts research in materials science, ranging from advanced manufacturing, in-life performance and end-of life conversion to higher value products. He obtained his PhD on hybrid materials from The University of Queensland, and his MSc from the National Polytechnic Institute of Lorraine in France.
His translational research activities have a strong focus on industry relevant projects. His experience in high-performance composites manufacturing for automotive and aerospace applications, includes working at Ferrari F1 Team in Italy, where he was responsible for the manufacture of carbon fibre suspensions and gearbox of the F1 car. In Australia, he played a key role in developing a patented technology as part of a collaborative project with Airbus and CRC-ACS. He is currently responsible for AMPAM’s sustainability theme and leads research in ‘Biocomposites & Circular Economy’. He has secured over $9 million of funding in this field and delivered high impact sustainable solutions. He is the first author of 4 active patents, in the fields of advanced manufacturing, biocomposites and biopolymers, including the development of novel sustainable biocomposite materials that are marine biodegradable biopolymer.
Luigi is driven by solution-based research, and in particular bringing latest innovations in materials science to the benefits of a future circular economy. His goal is to provide an expertise at the crossover between materials science and sustainable development to address the challenges of today’s linear economy.
Luigi lectured 4th year Aerospace Composites (course AERO4300), and 2nd year Engineering Investigation & Statistical Analysis (course CHEE2010)
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Self-reinforced biodegradable thermoplastic composites
Colwell, John, Halley, Peter, Varley, Russell, Heidarian, Pejman, Mcnally, Tony, Peijs, Ton and Vandi, Luigi (2024). Self-reinforced biodegradable thermoplastic composites. Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, 7 (4) 128. doi: 10.1007/s42114-024-00939-x
2024
Journal Article
Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-<i>co</i>-3-Hydroxyvalerate) Self-Reinforced Composites via Solvent-Induced Interfiber Welding of Nanofibers
Heidarian, Pejman, Aziz, Shazed, Halley, Peter J., McNally, Tony, Peijs, Ton, Vandi, Luigi-Jules and Varley, Russell J. (2024). Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-co-3-Hydroxyvalerate) Self-Reinforced Composites via Solvent-Induced Interfiber Welding of Nanofibers. Biomacromolecules, 25 (8), 5039-5047. doi: 10.1021/acs.biomac.4c00441
2024
Journal Article
Evaluation of a Pilot Regional Neurotrauma Workshop Using 3D Printed Simulation Models
Dissanayaka, Nalinda, Alexander, Hamish, Redmond, Michael, Pearce, Patrick, Hobbins-King, Andrew, Lee, Kate, Carluccio, Danilo, Fakhr, Roozbeh, Vandi, Luigi-Jules and Novak, James I. (2024). Evaluation of a Pilot Regional Neurotrauma Workshop Using 3D Printed Simulation Models. Annals of 3D Printed Medicine, 15 100169, 100169. doi: 10.1016/j.stlm.2024.100169
2024
Journal Article
How safe are 3D-printed skull models for neurosurgical simulation? Measurement of airborne particles and VOCs while burr hole drilling
Dissanayaka, Nalinda, Alexander, Hamish, Carluccio, Danilo, Redmond, Michael, Vandi, Luigi-Jules and Novak, James I. (2024). How safe are 3D-printed skull models for neurosurgical simulation? Measurement of airborne particles and VOCs while burr hole drilling. Rapid Prototyping Journal, 30 (5), 1046-1054. doi: 10.1108/rpj-09-2023-0318
2024
Journal Article
Polyhydroxyalkanoate production in a biofilm by mixed culture phototrophic bacteria
Hülsen, Tim, Venturato, Daniel, Chan, Clement, Vandi, Luigi, Laycock, Bronwyn, Pratt, Steven, Stegman, Samuel, van Loosdrecht, Mark and Batstone, Damien J. (2024). Polyhydroxyalkanoate production in a biofilm by mixed culture phototrophic bacteria. Journal of Cleaner Production, 434 140001, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.140001
2023
Journal Article
Preliminary colour characterisation of a Stratasys J750 digital anatomy printer with different fillings and face orientations
Badar, Faizan, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Carluccio, Danilo, Redmond, Michael and Novak, James I. (2023). Preliminary colour characterisation of a Stratasys J750 digital anatomy printer with different fillings and face orientations. Progress in Additive Manufacturing, 9 (4), 1277-1287. doi: 10.1007/s40964-023-00519-3
2023
Journal Article
Evaluation of 3D printed burr hole simulation models using eight different materials
Dissanayaka, Nalinda, Maclachlan, Liam R., Alexander, Hamish, Redmond, Michael, Carluccio, Danilo, Jules-Vandi, Luigi and Novak, James I. (2023). Evaluation of 3D printed burr hole simulation models using eight different materials. World Neurosurgery, 176, e651-e663. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.05.115
2023
Journal Article
Cure cycle optimisation of structural epoxies used in composite civil infrastructure through the use of TTT diagrams
Fernando, Shanelle, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Heitzmann, Michael and Fernando, Dilum (2023). Cure cycle optimisation of structural epoxies used in composite civil infrastructure through the use of TTT diagrams. Construction and Building Materials, 383 131332, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.131332
2022
Journal Article
Preliminary color characterization of HP Multi Jet Fusion additive manufacturing with different orientations and surface finish
Badar, Faizan, Dean, Lionel T., Loy, Jennifer, Redmond, Michael, Vandi, Luigi-Jules and Novak, James (2022). Preliminary color characterization of HP Multi Jet Fusion additive manufacturing with different orientations and surface finish. Rapid Prototyping Journal, 29 (3), 582-593. doi: 10.1108/rpj-04-2022-0136
2021
Journal Article
Curing kinetics of a siloxane pre-ceramic prepreg resin
Kudisonga, Christian, Villacorta, Byron, Chisholm, Harry, Vandi, Luigi-Jules and Heitzmann, Michael (2021). Curing kinetics of a siloxane pre-ceramic prepreg resin. Ceramics International, 47 (14), 20678-20685. doi: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2021.04.078
2021
Journal Article
Processing parameters optimization of cotton stalk (Gossypium hirsutum L.) particleboards with emulsifiable polymeric isocyanate adhesive
Nguyen, Thanh Tung , Redman, Adam, Leggate, William, Vandi, Luigii-j, Bailleres, Henri and Heitzmann, Michael (2021). Processing parameters optimization of cotton stalk (Gossypium hirsutum L.) particleboards with emulsifiable polymeric isocyanate adhesive. BioResources, 16 (2), 4149-4170. doi: 10.15376/biores.16.2.4149-4170
2020
Journal Article
Homogenous particleboard made from whole cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) stalk agricultural waste: optimisation of particle size and influence of cotton residue on performance
Nguyen, Thanh Tung, Bailleres, Henri, Redman, Adam, Leggate, William, Vandi, Luigi-j and Heiztmann, Michael (2020). Homogenous particleboard made from whole cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) stalk agricultural waste: optimisation of particle size and influence of cotton residue on performance. Bioresources, 15 (4), 7730-7748. doi: 10.15376/biores.15.4.7730-7748
2020
Journal Article
Isothermal differential scanning calorimetry analysis of the anionic polymerisation of polyamide-6: separation by dual asymmetric Gaussians
Humphry, J., Yang, N., Vandi, L -J., Hernandez, B. Villacorta, Martin, D.J. and Heitzmann, M.T. (2020). Isothermal differential scanning calorimetry analysis of the anionic polymerisation of polyamide-6: separation by dual asymmetric Gaussians. Materials Today Communications, 25 101473, 101473. doi: 10.1016/j.mtcomm.2020.101473
2020
Journal Article
Mechanical stability of Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based Wood Plastic Composites (WPCs)
Chan, Clement Matthew, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Richardson, Desmond, Werker, Alan and Laycock, Bronwyn (2020). Mechanical stability of Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based Wood Plastic Composites (WPCs). Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 28 (5), 1571-1577. doi: 10.1007/s10924-020-01697-9
2019
Other Outputs
Composite Material suitable for producing 3D printed Carbon Matrix Composite
Heitzmann, Michael, Vandi, Luigi-Jules and Kudisonga, Christian (2019). Composite Material suitable for producing 3D printed Carbon Matrix Composite. Patent 19333953.
2019
Journal Article
Insights into the biodegradation of PHA/wood composites: micro- and macroscopic changes
Chan, Clement Matthew, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Richardson, Desmond, Werker, Alan and Laycock, Bronwyn (2019). Insights into the biodegradation of PHA/wood composites: micro- and macroscopic changes. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 21 e00099. doi: 10.1016/j.susmat.2019.e00099
2019
Conference Publication
Dynamic mechanical in-situ analysis of ceramic matrix composites at 1300°c in oxidizing atmosphere
Kudisonga, Christian, Mucha, Herbert, Deckmann, Horst, Vandi-Jules, Luigi and Heiztmann, Michael (2019). Dynamic mechanical in-situ analysis of ceramic matrix composites at 1300°c in oxidizing atmosphere. 22nd International Conference on Composite Materials ICCM-22, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 11-16 August 2019. Melbourne, VIC Australia: International Committee on Composite Materials.
2019
Journal Article
Understanding the effect of copolymer content on the processability and mechanical properties of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)/wood composites
Matthew Chan, Clement, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Ma, Yiming, Chen, Guo-Qiang, Richardson, Desmond, Werker, Alan and Laycock, Bronwyn (2019). Understanding the effect of copolymer content on the processability and mechanical properties of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)/wood composites. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 124 105437, 105437. doi: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2019.05.005
2019
Journal Article
A biocompatible thermoset polymer binder for Direct Ink Writing of porous titanium scaffolds for bone tissue engineering
Chen, Yunhui, Han, Pingping, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Dehghan-Manshadi, Ali, Humphry, Jarrad, Kent, Damon, Stefani, Ilaria, Lee, Peter, Heitzmann, Michael, Cooper-White, Justin and Dargusch, Matthew (2019). A biocompatible thermoset polymer binder for Direct Ink Writing of porous titanium scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 95, 160-165. doi: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.10.033
2019
Conference Publication
TTT cure diagram for an ambient temperature curing epoxy-amine thermoset
Fernando, S., Meng, X., Vandi, L. J., Torres, J. P. and Fernando, D. (2019). TTT cure diagram for an ambient temperature curing epoxy-amine thermoset. 22nd International Conference on Composite Materials ICCM-22, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 11-16 August 2019. Melbourne, VIC Australia: International Committee on Composite Materials.
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Rheological enhancement of biopolymer composites for commercial-scale processing of novel products
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Halley, Professor Darren Martin, Dr Michael Heitzmann, Dr Clement Chan
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of multi-colour neurosurgical training models with realistic haptic qualities through additive manufacturing technologies
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Heather Shewan
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Doctor Philosophy
Advance the use of multi-material 3D printing for neurosurgical training models
Principal Advisor
Completed supervision
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
3D Printing and injection molding of sustainable high temperature composites
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Heitzmann
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Cure cycle optimisation and behaviour prediction of structural epoxies used in composite civil infrastructure
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Heitzmann
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Characterising the material properties that influence fire growth of fire retardant natural fibre composites
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Juan Hidalgo Medina, Dr Byron Villacorta, Dr Michael Heitzmann
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Sustainable Formaldehyde-Free Particleboards from Cotton-Stalk Agricultural Waste
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Heitzmann
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Reactive Processing of e-caprolactam for Application in Thermoplastic Resin Transfer Moulding (TP-RTM)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Darren Martin, Dr Byron Villacorta, Dr Michael Heitzmann
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2021
Master Philosophy
Drivers and Barriers in the Deployment of Lignocellulose waste-derived liquid fuel in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Joe Lane, Associate Professor Steven Pratt, Professor Bronwyn Laycock
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Development of Bio-derived and Biodegradable Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based Wood Plastic Composites (WPCs)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Halley, Associate Professor Steven Pratt, Professor Bronwyn Laycock
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- sustainable
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