Prof. Dr. Francesco Inchingolo
MD, DMD, O.M.F.S., MPH – University of Bari "Aldo Moro"
Italy
🎓 Academic Profile
- Associate Professor of Odontostomatological Diseases
- Director – School of Specialization in Orthodontics (2019–2026)
- Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Bari University
- Component and tutor in Ph.D. programs, PI in university-funded research
- Eligible for Full Professorship in Odontostomatology & Maxillofacial Surgery
🔬 Research Interests
- Stem Cells, Platelet Growth Factors, Implantology & Periodontics
- Pediatric & Geriatric Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial Pathology
- Orthodontics, Oral Medicine, Dental Hygiene, Sleep Medicine
- Biochemistry, Immunology, Public Health, Microbiology, Biotechnology
🏅 Honors & Distinctions
- Multiple best poster and honorable mention awards (CDUO, SIDO, SIOH)
- International research grants awarded by ESA, FISA, and regional bodies
- Recognized in Stanford's "Top 2% Scientists of the World" (2021–2023)
- Sant’Apollonia Award (1999), INNBIORES® Research Incentive (2017)
- Best Italian Researcher in the United States (2019)
📚 Publications & Patents
- Author of 460+ indexed scientific papers (h-index: 64, Citations: 11,050)
- Contributor to 12 book chapters and 4 academic books
- Holder of multiple patents on dental implant diagnostics and COVID-19 detection kits
🌍 International Collaboration
- Visiting professor roles across Europe, Asia, and the USA
- Organizer and speaker at 30+ global congresses on dentistry and surgery
- International PI and consultant on academic and clinical research projects
- Scientific collaborator – University of Tirana & Tetova, Balkan Societies