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Francesco Pancheri
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Experimental and analytical aspects of biological and engineered materials subjected to biaxial loading

Francesco Q. Pancheri received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2002, and a M.S. in Manufacturing Engineering in 2003. His Master’s thesis performed at WPI’s Surface Metrology Laboratory, focused on developing an automated tool wear measurement system for orthogonal machining. In 2004 Francesco joined Belcan Engineering, a global provider of engineering services specializing in design engineering, engineering analysis, computer modeling and advanced manufacturing techniques. In 2005 he joined General Electric Aviation business where today he is a Lead Design Engineer in the rotating parts center of excellence.

After graduating from General Electric’s A and B course of the ACE (Advanced Course in Engineering) program he was accepted in the Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. program at Tufts University in 2006 as a part time student.

Francesco’s research interests focus on experimental and analytical aspects of biological and engineered materials subject to large deformations, in particular under biaxial loading conditions. He is currently studying the Manduca sexta intestine as part of a broader inter-departmental project to achieve better understanding of the mechanics of locomotion of soft legged systems. During phase contrast X-ray analysis it was observed that the intestine plays a crucial role in locomotion of the Manduca sexta caterpillar. Francesco’s goal is to build a material model of the tissue for future FE modeling and simulations of the entire system. Other areas of interest are automotive, aviation, engineered materials and medical minimally invasive treatment procedures involving implantation of engineered devices.

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