Structural analysis & simulation
Advanced linear and nonlinear modelling of buildings and infrastructure using OpenSees, Abaqus, SAP2000, CSI Bridge and MIDAS.
Curriculum Vitae
Academic profile
Researcher in Structural Engineering at the University of Camerino, with research activities in structural reliability, bridge engineering, structural health monitoring, structural dynamics and seismic engineering.
National Scientific Habilitation for Associate Professor in Structural Engineering, Italy — 2023.
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Academic positions
Appointments and research experience
2022–
Researcher in Structural Engineering
University of Camerino · School of Architecture and Design. Research project on innovative sensors and advanced data-analysis procedures for infrastructure safety.
2019–22
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Camerino · Research on dynamic response and probabilistic seismic risk of furniture and non-structural systems.
2018–19
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Polytechnic University of Marche · Flo-RASM project on flood risk assessment and safety monitoring of masonry arch bridges.
Education
Academic training
2018
PhD in Science and Technology: Computer Science
University of Camerino · Structural Engineering research field. Thesis: An Efficient Probabilistic Framework for Seismic Risk Analysis of Structural Systems Equipped with Linear and Nonlinear Viscous Dampers.
2014
MSc in Civil Engineering — cum laude
Polytechnic University of Marche.
2011
BSc in Civil Engineering — cum laude
Polytechnic University of Marche.
International experience
Research visits
2023 · Glasgow, UK
University of Strathclyde
Visiting Scholar, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Research collaboration on structural response and monitoring of masonry arch bridges subjected to hydraulic scour.
2016 · Liverpool, UK
Institute for Risk and Uncertainty
Visiting Scholar, University of Liverpool. Toolboxes implementation within the OpenCossan uncertainty-quantification framework.
Research profile
Core expertise
Probabilistic methods
Structural reliability, Monte Carlo simulation, Subset Simulation, stochastic earthquake modelling, fragility and risk assessment.
Monitoring & signal processing
Operational Modal Analysis, Hilbert–Huang Transform, Empirical Mode Decomposition, vision-based measurements and analysis of heterogeneous monitoring data.
Recognition
Awards and qualifications
- 2023 — National Scientific Habilitation for Associate Professor in Structural Engineering, unanimous positive evaluation.
- 2018 — Best PhD Thesis Award 2017, C.ED.A.M. / University of Camerino.
- 2015 — Professional Engineer qualification, Section A.
Scientific associations
Selected memberships
- AITeCO — Italian Association of Structural Engineering, since 2026.
- SPONSE — International Association for the Seismic Performance of Non-Structural Elements, since 2025.
- IALCCE — International Association for Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, since 2023.
- ANIDIS — Italian Association of Earthquake Engineering, since 2022.
- IABSE — International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering, since 2021.
Research, teaching and service
Quick links to the current research portfolio, projects, publications, teaching and scientific service.