Overview
Background
Luigi Vandi is the Co-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)
Availability
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2018
Journal Article
Extrusion of wood fibre reinforced poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) biocomposites: Statistical analysis of the effect of processing conditions on mechanical performance
Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Chan, Clement Matthew, Werker, Alan, Richardson, Des, Laycock, Bronwyn and Pratt, Steven (2018). Extrusion of wood fibre reinforced poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) biocomposites: Statistical analysis of the effect of processing conditions on mechanical performance. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 159, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2018.10.015
2018
Journal Article
Synthesis, microstructure, and mechanical behaviour of a unique porous PHBV scaffold manufactured using selective laser sintering
Diermann, Sven H., Lu, Mingyuan, Zhao, Yitian, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Dargusch, Matthew and Huang, Han (2018). Synthesis, microstructure, and mechanical behaviour of a unique porous PHBV scaffold manufactured using selective laser sintering. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 84, 151-160. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.05.007
2018
Journal Article
Wood-PHA composites: mapping opportunities
Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Chan, Clement, Werker, Alan, Richardson, Des, Laycock, Bronwyn and Pratt, Steven (2018). Wood-PHA composites: mapping opportunities. Polymers, 10 (7) 751, 751. doi: 10.3390/polym10070751
2018
Journal Article
Process modelling in Anionically Polymerised Polyamide-6 (APA6) for the in situ polymerisation of composite matrices
Humphry, J., Wolter, N., Yang, N., Vandi, L. J., Truss, R., Martin, D. J. and Heitzmann, M. T. (2018). Process modelling in Anionically Polymerised Polyamide-6 (APA6) for the in situ polymerisation of composite matrices. Composites Communications, 8, 111-114. doi: 10.1016/j.coco.2017.12.011
2018
Other Outputs
Literature review of natural fibre composite fire properties
Basnayake, Asanka, Medina, Juan Hidalgo, Vandi, Luigi and Heitzmann, Michael (2018). Literature review of natural fibre composite fire properties. CIC1_16-020-004_002. School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland.
2018
Journal Article
Mechanical properties of polyamide 11 reinforced with cellulose nanofibres from Triodia pungens
Rohner, Sven, Humphry, Jarrad, Chaleat, Celine M., Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Martin, Darren J., Amiralian, Nasim and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2018). Mechanical properties of polyamide 11 reinforced with cellulose nanofibres from Triodia pungens. Cellulose, 25 (4), 2367-2380. doi: 10.1007/s10570-018-1702-x
2017
Journal Article
Mechanical performance and long-term indoor stability of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based wood plastic composites (WPCs) modified by non-reactive additives
Chan, Clement Matthew, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Richardson, Desmond, Werker, Alan and Laycock, Bronwyn (2017). Mechanical performance and long-term indoor stability of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based wood plastic composites (WPCs) modified by non-reactive additives. European Polymer Journal, 98, 337-346. doi: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.11.041
2017
Journal Article
Mixed culture polyhydroxyalkanoate-rich biomass assessment and quality control using thermogravimetric measurement methods
Chan, Clement Matthew, Johansson, Peter, Magnusson, Per, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Arcos-Hernandez, Monica, Halley, Peter, Laycock, Bronwyn, Pratt, Steven and Werker, Alan (2017). Mixed culture polyhydroxyalkanoate-rich biomass assessment and quality control using thermogravimetric measurement methods. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 144, 110-120. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2017.07.029
2017
Journal Article
Composites of wood and biodegradable thermoplastics: a review
Chan, Clement Matthew, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Richardson, Desmond, Werker, Alan and Laycock, Bronwyn (2017). Composites of wood and biodegradable thermoplastics: a review. Polymer Reviews, 58 (3), 444-494. doi: 10.1080/15583724.2017.1380039
2017
Journal Article
The mechanical properties of natural fibre composite laminates: a statistical study
Torres, J.,P., Vandi, L .-J., Veidt, M. and Heitzmann, M. T. (2017). The mechanical properties of natural fibre composite laminates: a statistical study. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 98, 99-104. doi: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2017.03.010
2017
Journal Article
Statistical data for the tensile properties of natural fibre composites
Torres, J. P., Vandi, L. -J., Veidt, M. and Heiztmann, M. T. (2017). Statistical data for the tensile properties of natural fibre composites. Data in Brief, 12, 222-226. doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2017.03.043
2017
Conference Publication
Stability of polyhydroxyalkanaote (PHA)-based wood plastic composites upon UV sunlight exposure
Chan, Clement Matthew, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Richardson, Desmond E., Werker, Alan and Laycock, Bronwyn (2017). Stability of polyhydroxyalkanaote (PHA)-based wood plastic composites upon UV sunlight exposure. 2017 Fibre Value Chain Conference and Expo, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 14-16 November 2017. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Appita.
2017
Conference Publication
Time-temperature transformation modelling for the in situ processing of thermoplastics as a composite matrix
Humphry, Jarrad, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Martin, Darren and Heitzmann, Michael Tobias (2017). Time-temperature transformation modelling for the in situ processing of thermoplastics as a composite matrix. International Conference on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials (PFAM), Auckland, New Zealand, 22-25 January 2017.
2016
Journal Article
Processing and characterisation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based wood plastic composites: effect of non-reactive additives
Chan, Clement, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Pratt, Steven, Halley, Peter, Richardson, Desmond, Werker, Alan and Laycock, Bronwyn (2016). Processing and characterisation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based wood plastic composites: effect of non-reactive additives. Appita Journal, 69 (4), 352-360.
2016
Other Outputs
Process for preparing a hybrid thermoplastic/thermoset polymer material
Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Heitzmann, Michael Tobias and Humphry, Jarrad (2016). Process for preparing a hybrid thermoplastic/thermoset polymer material.
2016
Conference Publication
Processing and characterisation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based wood plastic composites: effect of non-reactive additives
Chan, C., Vandi, L., Pratt, S., Halley, P., Richardson, D., Werker, A. and Laycock, B. (2016). Processing and characterisation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based wood plastic composites: effect of non-reactive additives. Fibre Value Chain Conference and Expo 2016: Pulp and Paper Bioenergy Bioproducts, Rotorua, New Zealand, 12 - 14 October 2016. Appita.
2015
Other Outputs
A process for integrating thermoset and thermoplastic polymers
Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Heitzmann, Michael and Paton, Rowan (2015). A process for integrating thermoset and thermoplastic polymers.
2015
Other Outputs
Understanding the co-cured epoxy/thermoplastic interface in Thermoset Composite Welding (TCW)
Vandi, Luigi-Jules (2015). Understanding the co-cured epoxy/thermoplastic interface in Thermoset Composite Welding (TCW). PhD Thesis, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2015.333
2015
Conference Publication
Probabilistic design: a new approach to look at composite design
Heitzmann, Michael Tobias, Torres, Juan Pablo, Vandi, Luigi-Jules and Schaber, Sarah (2015). Probabilistic design: a new approach to look at composite design. Composites Australia and CRC-ACS Composites Conference and Trade Show 2015, Gold Coast, Australia, 21-23 April 2015.
2015
Conference Publication
Hemp hurd flour as an alternative low cost filler in wood plastic composites
Heitzmann, Michael T., Ali, Afifah Md, Legras, Angelica, Vandi, Luigi J. and Milne, John (2015). Hemp hurd flour as an alternative low cost filler in wood plastic composites. International Conference on Performance-based and Life-cycle Structural Engineering, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 9-11 December 2015. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: School of Civil Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2016.419
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of novel Biopolymers and Biocomposites
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Halley
Completed supervision
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2026
Doctor Philosophy
COMPREHENSIVE PLATFORM FOR DEVELOPING POLYHYDROXYALKANOATE-BASED BIOCOMPOSITES WITH LIGNOCELLULOSIC FILLERS FOR INJECTION MOULDING
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Halley, Professor Darren Martin, Dr Michael Heitzmann
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Development of Anatomically Accurate Neurosurgical Training Models: An Interdisciplinary Approach Combining Additive Manufacturing, Materials Science, and Clinical Expertise
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Heather Shewan
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Advancing the Realism of 3D Printed Neurosurgical Training Models Through Material Evaluation and Optimisation
Principal Advisor
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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
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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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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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, 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, Professor Steven Pratt, Professor Bronwyn Laycock
Media
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- advanced materials
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- biosourced
- circular economy
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- manufacturing
- materials
- plastics
- polymers
- sustainable
- wood
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