Dr Luigi Capozzi

Lecturer in Chemical Engineering

Research Overview

My research aims to bridge the gap between micro-mechanics at the particle level and complex industrial-scale processes, and create multi-scale modelling frameworks that can address industrial challenges and provide solutions for designing and optimizing powder processing equipment and processes. My research is mainly focused on:

  • Multi-scale modelling and simulation of processes and materials (Computation Fluid Dynamics, Discrete element method, Population balance modelling, Heat and mass transfer models)
  • Pharmaceutical processes
  • Simulation of solid-fluid systems
  • Digital Twins of industrial-scale processes

Selected Publications

Parameters affecting plug characteristics in dense phase pneumatic conveying of ellipsoidal particles
Erken, O., Ooi, J., Capozzi, L., Hanley, K. 15/03/2024 In: Powder Technology. 437
Journal article

Powder spreading and spreadability in the additive manufacturing of metallic materials: A critical review
Capozzi, L.C., Sivo, A., Bassini, E. 31/10/2022
Review article

A multi-scale computational framework for modeling the freeze-drying of microparticles in packed-beds
Capozzi, L.C., Barresi, A.A., Pisano, R. 1/02/2019 In: Powder Technology. 343, p. 834-846. 13 p.
Journal article

Supporting data and methods for the multi-scale modelling of freeze-drying of microparticles in packed-beds
Capozzi, L.C., Barresi, A.A., Pisano, R. 1/02/2019 In: Data in Brief. 22, p. 722-755. 34 p.
Journal article

From Batch to Continuous: Freeze-Drying of Suspended Vials for Pharmaceuticals in Unit-Doses
Capozzi, L.C., Trout, B.L., Pisano, R. 30/01/2019 In: Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 58, 4, p. 1635-1649. 15 p.
Journal article

Freeze-drying methods and related products
Capozzi, L., Pisano, R., Trout, B.L. 2018
Patent

Training in Upscaling particle Systems: Advancing Industry across Length-scales
01/11/2021 → 31/10/2023
Research

Development and validation of a powder HIP route for high temperature Astroloy to manufacture Ultrafan® IP Turbine Casings
01/12/2019 → 01/06/2021
Research

Moving from Batch to Continuous Freeze-Drying of Biopharmaceuticals
01/08/2016 → 31/07/2017
Research

Enhancing water quality by developing novel materials for organic pollutant removal in tertiary water treatments
01/06/2014 → 01/09/2014
Research

5th Aspherix & CFDEM Conference
Participation in conference - Academic

Densification and segregation in Hot Isostatic Pressing using DEM
Oral presentation

British Council ISPF grants proposals reviewer
Other

PhD Final Examination Board
Examination

Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) (External organisation)
Member of an organisation

Royal Society of Chemistry (External organisation)
Member of an organisation

Population Balance Modeling Webinar
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

10th International Conference on Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids
Participation in conference - Academic

6th European Drying Conference
Participation in conference - Academic

7th European Drying Conference
Participation in conference - Academic

HPC methods for Computational Fluid Dynamics and Astrophysics
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

Freeze-drying of Pharmaceuticals & Biologicals
Participation in conference - Academic

Modelling and Simulation of Biological Systems
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

High Performance Molecular Dynamics
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

Hydrogels for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications: an engineering point of view
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

8th International Conference of International Society of Lyophilization - Freeze-Drying
Participation in conference - Academic

Introduction to Scientific and Technical Computing in C
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

Forensic science and fluid dynamics: Theory and practice
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

Computer Simulation of Complex Fluids
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

2nd International Symposium on Continuous Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals
Participation in conference - Academic

Research Quality Awards in Chemical Engineering
Prize (including medals and awards)

Best Poster Presentation at the 7th European Drying Conference 2019
Prize (including medals and awards)

Best oral presentation given at the 8th International Conference of International Society of Lyophilization - Freeze-Drying
Prize (including medals and awards)