Prof. Americo Scotti | Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing Award | Lifetime Achievement Award

Prof. Americo Scotti, Federal University of Uberlandia (Brazil)/ University West (Sweden),Brazil

Américo Scotti stands as a luminary in the realm of Mechanical Engineering, his illustrious career punctuated by groundbreaking contributions to Arc Welding Processes and Additive Manufacturing. Born on April 4, 1955, in Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil, Scotti embarked on his academic journey at Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, earning his Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from 1975 to 1979. He furthered his studies, obtaining a Master’s degree with a specialization in Manufacturing from Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina between 1980 and 1982. His thirst for knowledge led him to Cranfield Institute of Technology in England, where he earned his PhD in Welding Technology from 1987 to 1991.

Throughout his career, Scotti’s research has been at the vanguard of Arc Welding Processes, spanning from fundamental arc physics to advanced process automation and parametric optimization.

Professional Profiles:

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Degrees:

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais – IPUC, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil (1975-1979)
MSc in Mechanical Engineering, with an emphasis in Manufacturing, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil (1980-1982)
PhD in Welding Technology, Cranfield Institute of Technology, Cranfield, England (1987-1991)

Research Area/Interests:

Arc Welding Processes
Process automation and parametric optimization
Welding flux-based consumables and shielding gases
Heat input measurement and emission analysis in arc welding processes
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing

Employment:

Present position: University West (Högskolan Väst), Trollhättan, Sweden (2014 – Present)
Former positions in various Brazilian universities and research institutions

Scientific and Technological Societies Positions:

International Institute of Welding (IIW)
Brazilian Welding Association (ABS)
Brazilian National Council for Scientific Development (CNPq)
Research supporting the foundation of Minas Gerais state (FAPEMIG)
Editor-in-chief of scientific journals

Patents:

Multiple patents related to welding technologies and processes.

Distinctions and Awards:

Several awards recognizing his contributions to welding science and technology.

Project Leadership:

Led numerous research projects in Brazil and Sweden.

Scholarly Qualifications:

Authored theses, scholarly articles, and book chapters
Supervised numerous PhD and MSc students

Keynote or Invited Presentations:

Delivered keynote speeches and invited presentations at various international conferences and symposiums.

Américo Scotti’s extensive expertise and contributions have significantly advanced the field of mechanical engineering, particularly in welding technology and additive manufacturing.

Development and implementation of a software for wire arc additive manufacturing preprocessing planning: trajectory planning and machine code generation