Updated: March 4, 2025

Prof Alberto Carpinteri is the Chang Jiang Chair Professor at Shantou University and former Chair Professor at Politecnico di Torino, Italy. He served as President of the International Congress on Fracture (2009–2013) and the European Structural Integrity Society (2002–2006). Recognized for his work on fractal mechanics and controversial piezonuclear fission theory.