Dr Luigi Capozzi
Lecturer in Chemical EngineeringResearch 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
Career Details
2021 - 2023 Data and modelling R&D scientist at Procter and Gamble, Newcastle Innovation Centre
2019 - 2021 Postdoctoral researcher at INSTM/Politecnico di Torino
2016 - Visiting PhD at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering
2015 - 2019 PhD in Chemical Engineering at Politecnico di Torino working on continuous manufacturing of freeze-dried pharmaceuticals
2015 - Visiting Scholar at McGill University (Montreal, Canada), Dept of Mining and Materials Engineering
PhD Supervision Interests
PhD, MSc and BSc self-funded projects are welcome regarding solid-fluid multiphase systems, CFD-DEM modelling and simulation, simulation of microplastics, biopharmaceutical process and drug-delivery technologies, heat and mass transfer
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
All Publications
Population Balance Modeling Webinar
Participation in workshop, seminar, course
10th International Conference on Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids
Participation in conference - Academic
7th European Drying Conference
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)