CURRICULUM VITAE
ENRICO BOCCAFOGLI
course of study
• Academic Year 2008/2009: Degree in Orthopedic Techniques with 110/110 points and honors, at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Bologna.
Thesis entitled: “Transtibial prosthesis for swimming and diving with variable flexion-extension ankle joint. Project, realization and experimentation on patient at the INAIL Prosthesis Center ";
• State Exam for the Qualification to carry out the Profession of Orthopedic Technician, taken in the same Academic Year as the Degree in Orthopedic Techniques 2008/2009;
• Academic year 1993/94: Degree in Mechanical Engineering (“old system”, five-year course of study), with points 95/100, at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Bologna.
Thesis entitled: "Principles of operation and simulations of hydromechanical transmissions" carried out at the National Research Council (CNR) of Ferrara, supervisor Prof. Giorgio Minelli
• State Exam for the Qualification to the Profession of Mechanical Engineer, taken in the same Academic Year.
• Academic Year 1987/88: enrollment in the first year of the Biennium Preparatory of Engineering, at the University of Ferrara;
• School Year 1983/84: Diploma of Mechanical Industrial Expert with points 57/60, at the “Nicolò Copernico” State Industrial Technical Institute (ITIS) in Ferrara.
Foreign languages
good English, good French, sufficient Spanish.
Work activities
• Since February 2002: INAIL Prosthesis Center in Vigorso di Budrio (BO), Technical Management.
Current role: head of mechanical design and patents, manager of production of lower limb prostheses, orthoses and foot aids, manager of design and application of sports prostheses in the context of the Technical Research and Training Department;
• 2000/2002: Anteo S.p.A. , Molinella (BO), production of tail lifts for trucks and lorries. Mechanical and hydraulic design with CAD3D software “PTC ProEngineer” and structural calculation “PTC ProMechanica. Complete management of orders;
• 1998/2000: Caterpillar Bitelli S.p.A., Minerbio (BO), production of self-propelled machines for road paving. Mechanical and hydraulic design of vehicles using CAD3D simulation and design systems, complete management of orders;
• 1996/98: Marini S.p.A., Alfonsine (RA), production of plants for the production of bituminous conglomerate and self-propelled machines for road paving: vibratory pavers, compressors and road milling machines. CAD3D calculation, design and drawing activities;
• 1995/1996: Lamborghini oleodinamica S.p.A., Argelato (BO), as commercial technician.
Research activity
• During my university studies, in addition to the course of construction of automatic machines and robots, I collaborated in the design of an automatic machine for the packaging of polymeric products at the company "Baruffaldi" ‚¬ in Ferrara;
• During the course of the Degree Thesis in Mechanical Engineering, I worked for about a year at the Cemoter Institute "C.N.R. of Ferrara, where I gained experience in the field of simulation of hydraulic and mechanical systems in a general sense, focusing in particular on the study of power transmissions of semi-living machines. The use of dynamic systems simulation programs (Easy5x by Boeing, Ansys, etc.) as well as advanced structural calculation and CAD3D design programs has contributed to the knowledge of calculation tools, programming languages and algorithms in different environments (MSoft, Unix, Apple).
• I currently work in the Research Area of the INAIL Prosthesis Center in Vigorso di Budrio (BO), with the role of Head of Mechanical Design and Patents of limb prostheses and responsible for prostheses for sports activities. I manage about fifteen research projects, Italian and European, on various topics related to biomechanics and technical orthopedics, dealing with the design of innovative prosthetic devices, in collaboration with various Italian companies, universities and research centers. foreigners.
The main purpose of the various research projects is to study, design, manufacture and engineer prosthetic, orthotic and innovative devices for disability on patients, exploiting the most advanced knowledge in such as bio, mechatronics and artificial intelligence ( bionic prostheses).
One of the main research projects for which I am responsible for setting up the first Italian laboratory for the simulation and testing of lower limb prosthetic components at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Politecnico di Milano.
Current professional activity area
• Creation of new orthopedic devices: 3D CAD design, construction, experimentation (instrumental and on patient), engineering, CE certification, patenting, registration with the Ministry of Health and registration with the Directory of Medical Devices that can be supplied / prescribed in the context of the National Health System (ssn);
• Realization of customized prosthetic and orthotic devices;
• Use in orthopedics of innovative materials with a high technological content (light alloys, titanium, magnesium, composite materials such as carbon fiber, Kevlar etc.);
Study and application of innovative technologies in the orthopedic field (CAD CAM, Rapid Prototyping, Reverse Engineering, robotics, aesthetic prostheses in silicone and derivatives;
• Biomechanical studies: gait analysis in the laboratory and outdoors using wearable systems, thermography, video acquisitions using high frequency cameras, motor detection systems for athletes and development of specific protocols for their use on the competition field;
• Creation of specific prostheses for sports activities: running and long jump, cross country and marathon, rowing, cycling, horse riding, golf, skiing, snowboarding, fin swimming and diving;
• Production systems for orthotic insoles, custom-made footwear and foot protectors using CAD CAM techniques;
• Experimentation of prosthetic and orthotic components with high technological content through specifically created protocols;
• Experimental and patient component tests.
Teaching activity
• University Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Bologna, Degree Course in Orthopedic Techniques, teaching of Bioengineering of Artificial Organs, Prostheses and their construction
• Supervisor of numerous Degree or Doctoral Theses for the Faculties of Engineering or Medicine and Surgery of different Universities;
• Speaker at international congresses on orthopedics;
• Teaching in courses with ECM scoring (Continuing Medical Education).
Patents
• Ankle joint in light alloy for swimming and diving controlled by the patient;
• Ankle joint for pediatric patients (patent pending).
International congresses
• Speaker at ISPO, international congress of orthopedics, Leipzig 2008, 2010, 2012
• INAIL contact person for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games Vancouver (Canada)
• Contact person for sports prostheses Italian Paralympic Committee: conferences and meetings with the public at universities and institutional offices
• International Congress Eumass 2012 (Union Europèenne de Mèdecine d'Assurance et de Sècuritè Sociale) on the theme "Social Security Challenges in Europe". Speaker in English
Publications
• A method for the Verification of Structural Integrity of Lower Limb Prosthesis, (Journal of Biomechanics);
• Study of ankle prosthesis for children: adaptation of ISO 10328 and experimental tests, (Science Direct);
• Design of ankle prosthesis for swimming and walking, (Science Direct);
• Amputee independent prosthesis properties a new model for description and measurement, (Journal of Biomechanics);
