An associate professor in Applied Mechanics and Chair of Applied Mechanics at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) since 2022, with prior roles as assistant professor (2016-2022) and postdoctoral researcher at TU/e. Holds a PhD in Mathematical Methods and Models for Engineering from the University of Brescia (IT), with "Doctor Europaeus" title. Completed guest visits at MIT (USA) and other institutions. Recipient of ERC Starting Grant, NWO VIDI/VENI Awards, and multiple university honors.