His research field covers experimental stress analysis and in vitro biomechanical simulations. His research is focused on orthopaedic biomechanics, topics: (1) design and validation of implantable devices (improvement of total joint replacement, including bone-implant interaction); and (2) multiscale mechanical testing of bone structures (strain distribution, stiffness, strength, fracture). While his expertise is on experimental mechanics, his work is strongly integrated with finite element (FE) modelling (identification of model parameters, experimental validation of models, exploitation of models to optimize in vitro experiments). He has continuing research collaboration with Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, and with several foreign Research Institutions. He played a role in 26 national and 10 international (mainly EU-funded, in FP4, Fp5, FP6 and FP7) research projects. He serves as a reviewer of 2 Italian and 5 international granting agencies.