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Davide Paloschi is a leading researcher at the intersection of photonics and advanced manufacturing, whose work is pioneering the integration of fiber optic sensors into 3D-printed structures. His primary research areas include fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors, multicore optical fibers, and additive manufacturing for smart materials. Paloschi’s major contributions lie in developing robust algorithms for real-time 3D shape sensing, most notably through his highly cited 2020 paper on comparing transformation matrices versus Frenet-Serret equations for multicore optical fibers (54 citations). This work provides a critical framework for accurately reconstructing the shape of flexible structures—a key enabler for applications in soft robotics, biomedical devices, and structural health monitoring. He has also advanced the practical deployment of these sensors by demonstrating how FBGs can be reliably embedded directly into 3D-printed patches and samples, overcoming traditional challenges of sensor positioning and adhesion. By systematically evaluating different filament materials and fiber coatings, Paloschi is laying the groundwork for truly smart, sensor-integrated materials that can monitor their own deformation and strain, making his research highly influential for the future of intelligent structures.