Ph.D. in Bioingegneria E Scienze Medico-chirurgiche , 38th cycle (2022-2025)
Ph.D. obtained in 2026
Dissertation:
Investigation of PCL/Bioactive Glass and PCL/Alumina-Toughened Zirconia Composites for Bone Tissue Engineering (Abstract)
Tutors:
Federico Mussano Alessandro Masse'
Research presentation:
PosterProfile
Research topic
Natural-derived biopolymers for 3D printed bone
Research interests
Biography
Polytechnic University of Turin / University of Turin
2022 - current
Industrial Biotechnology - Master's Degree
110/110
University of Turin
2018 - 2020
Cellular and Molecular Biology - Bachelor's Degree
University of Turin
2014 - 2017
Double Diploma IT/FR - Scientific High School
"Regina Maria Adelaide" - Aosta
Science degree, Double Italian Diploma & French DiplomaEsaBac Italian State Exam and French Baccalauréat
2014
Research Fellowship
Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche - Istituto STEMS Torino
June 2021 – November 2022
Internship- Electrochemical Researcher at DISAT (Department of Applied Science and Technology) Politecnico di Torino
2019-2021
Internship- Analysis laboratory Parini Hospital - Aosta (Italia)
2018
Educator in Elementary and Middle school children Uniendo Raices Association o.n.l.u.s., Aosta (Italy)
2014-2017
Internship- Laboratory Operator
ASL TO 2 Hospital Maria Vittoria, Torino (Italia)
2017
Languages: Italian (native language); English (B2); Spanish (C1); French (B2)
Digital: Office, R Program, Chimera Program, Origin Program, STATA program, DNA Studio
Laboratory Machinery: Tribometer; Profilometer; Hot Disk; Brabender Mixer; Hot Plate Press; vacuum and membrane filter systems; chemical hood; spectrophotometer; HPLC; Instron Dynamometer; DSC; TGA; SEM; 3D-printer
Biotech Programs: TA Universal Analysis
Driving License: B
Personal Interest: Innovation Technology, Gaming, Model making, Biotechnology
Publications
Works published during the Ph.D. View all publications in Porto@Iris
- Pedraza, Riccardo (2026)
Investigation of PCL/Bioactive Glass and PCL/Alumina-Toughened Zirconia Composites for Bone Tissue Engineering. relatore: MUSSANO, FEDERICO; MASSE', ALESSANDRO; , 38. XXXVIII Ciclo, P.: 83
Doctoral Thesis - Roato, I.; Mosca Balma, A.; Orrico, C.; Pedraza, R.; Genova, T.; Faga, M. G.; Fiume, E.; ... (2026)
Modulating the biological response in vitro through hydrofluoric acid surface etching of ceria-stabilized zirconia/alumina/strontium hexa-aluminate composites. In: COLLOIDS AND SURFACES. B, BIOINTERFACES, vol. 257. ISSN 0927-7765
Contributo su Rivista - Roato, Ilaria; Orrico, Clarissa; Meinardi, Sara; Pedraza, Riccardo; Mosca Balma, ... (2025)
The Pro-Angiogenic Potential of Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells and Dental Pulp Stem Cells: A Comparative Analysis. In: CELLS, vol. 14. ISSN 2073-4409
Contributo su Rivista - Mosca Balma, A.; Pedraza, R.; Roato, I.; Orrico, C.; Meinardi, S.; Bertinetti, S.; ... (2025)
Early Biological Response to Poly(ε-caprolactone) PCL—Bioactive Glass Composites Obtained by 3D Printing as Bone Substitutes. In: POLYMERS, vol. 17, pp. 1-18. ISSN 2073-4360
Contributo su Rivista - Bartoli, Mattia; Piovano, Alessandro; Elia, Giuseppe Antonio; Meligrana, Giuseppina; ... (2024)
Pristine and engineered biochar as Na-ion batteries anode material: A comprehensive overview. In: RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS, vol. 194, pp. 1-22. ISSN 1364-0321
Contributo su Rivista - Ortensi, L.; Grande, F.; Testa, C.; Balma, A. M.; Pedraza, R.; Mussano, F.; La Rosa, G. ... (2024)
Fracture strength of 3-units fixed partial dentures fabricated with metal-ceramic, graphene doped PMMA and PMMA before and after ageing: An in-vitro study. In: JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY, vol. 142. ISSN 0300-5712
Contributo su Rivista - Pedraza, Riccardo; Mosca Balma, Alessandro; Roato, Ilaria; Orrico, Clarissa; Genova, ... (2024)
Early Biological Response to Poly(ε-Caprolactone)/Alumina-Toughened Zirconia Composites Obtained by 3D Printing for Peri-Implant Application. In: POLYMERS, vol. 16. ISSN 2073-4360
Contributo su Rivista - Di Maro, Mattia; Pedraza, Riccardo; Mosca Balma, Alessandro; Gomez d’Ayala, Giovanna; ... (2024)
Influence of Dry-Mixing and Solvent Casting Blending Techniques on the Mechanical and Biological Behavior of Novel Biocompatible Poly(ε-caprolactone)/Alumina-Toughened Zirconia Scaffolds Obtained by 3D Printing. In: JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES SCIENCE, vol. 8. ISSN 2504-477X
Contributo su Rivista - Baima, Giacomo; Romano, Federica; Roato, Ilaria; Mosca Balma, Alessandro; Pedraza, ... (2024)
Efficacy of a Solution Containing 33% Trichloroacetic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide in Decontaminating Machined vs. Sand-Blasted Acid-Etched Titanium Surfaces. In: JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL BIOMATERIALS, vol. 15. ISSN 2079-4983
Contributo su Rivista - Di Maro, M.; Faga, M. G.; Malucelli, G.; Bartoli, M.; Gomez d’Ayala, G.; Pedraza, R.; ... (2024)
Valorization of biomass waste: hemp- derived biochar to improve wear and fire resistance of polymer composites. In: XXV Convegno nazionale della Associazione Italiana di Scienza e Tecnologia delle Macromolecole (AIM), Napoli (Ita), 8-11 Settembre 2024, pp. 265-267
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Roato, Ilaria; Pavone, Lorenzo; Pedraza, Riccardo; Bosso, Ilaria; Baima, Giacomo; ... (2023)
Denosumab and Zoledronic Acid differently affect circulating immune subsets: a possible role in the onset of MRONJ. In: CELLS, vol. 12. ISSN 2073-4409
Contributo su Rivista - Roato, Ilaria; Genova, Tullio; Duraccio, Donatella; Alessandro Ruffinatti, Federico; ... (2023)
Mechanical and Biological Characterization of PMMA/Al2O3 Composites for Dental Implant Abutments. In: POLYMERS, vol. 15. ISSN 2073-4360
Contributo su Rivista - Di Maro, Mattia; Giulia Faga, Maria; Pedraza, Riccardo; Malucelli, Giulio; Bartoli, ... (2023)
Effect of Hemp Hurd Biochar and Humic Acid on the Flame Retardant and Mechanical Properties of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate. In: POLYMERS, vol. 15. ISSN 2073-4360
Contributo su Rivista - Giulia Faga, Maria; Duraccio, Donatella; Di Maro, Mattia; Pedraza, Riccardo; Bartoli, ... (2022)
Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) containing waste hemp-derived biochar fibers: mechanical, electrical, thermal and tribological behavior. In: POLYMERS, vol. 14. ISSN 2073-4360
Contributo su Rivista