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)
Availability
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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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
2013
Journal Article
Fluorine mobility during SEM-EDX analysis: A challenge for characterizing epoxy/fluoropolymer interfaces
Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Truss, Rowan, Veidt, Martin, Rasch, Ronald, Heitzmann, Michael T. and Paton, Rowan (2013). Fluorine mobility during SEM-EDX analysis: A challenge for characterizing epoxy/fluoropolymer interfaces. Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 117 (33), 16933-16941. doi: 10.1021/jp403314t
2012
Journal Article
Morphology of an interface between polyetherimide and epoxy prepreg
Heitzmann, Michael T., Hou, Meng, Veidt, Martin, Vandi, Luigi-Jules and Paton, Rowan (2012). Morphology of an interface between polyetherimide and epoxy prepreg. Advanced Materials Research, 393-395, 184-188. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.393-395.184
2012
Conference Publication
Bond surface analysis using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
Virk, Amandeep, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Meeuwissen, Marieke and Heitzmann, Michael (2012). Bond surface analysis using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). Diversity in Composites 2012 Conference, Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia, 15-16 March 2012. Hawthorn, VIC, Australia: Composites Australia.
2012
Conference Publication
Interface diffusion and morphology of aerospace grade epoxy co-cured with thermoplastic polymers
Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Hou, Meng, Veidt, Martin, Truss, Rowan W., Heitzmann, M. and Paton, R. (2012). Interface diffusion and morphology of aerospace grade epoxy co-cured with thermoplastic polymers. 28th International Congress of the Aeronautical Sciences (ICAS 2012), Brisbane, Australia, 23-28 September 2012. [London], U.K.: International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences (ICAS).
2009
Journal Article
Multi-scaled polymer-based composite materials synthesized by mechanical alloying
Kaloshkin S.D., Vandi L.-J., Tcherdyntsev V.V., Shelekhov E.V. and Danilov V.D. (2009). Multi-scaled polymer-based composite materials synthesized by mechanical alloying. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 483 (1-2), 195-199. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2008.07.230
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Advance the use of multi-material 3D printing for neurosurgical training models
Principal Advisor
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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
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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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Doctor Philosophy
Development of multi-colour neurosurgical training models with realistic haptic qualities through additive manufacturing technologies
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Heather Shewan
Completed supervision
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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
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