- Optimisation of full structures, details and prototypes.- Design of sustainable and resilient structures.- Assessments of existing structures and Failure Analysis.- Dynamic time or frequency domain analyses for earthquakes and other dynamic loads or events.- Detailed seismic assessments of exisiting r.c. and masonry buildings.- Insurance checks and forensic engineering.- Early age concrete.- Fiber reinforced polymer (frp) strengthening solutions.

- Design and strengthening of structures- Advanced dynamic analyses and numerical modelling techniques- NLTH for earthquake safety assessment and seismic design- Thermo-mechanical analysis- Integration of structural and geomechanical aspects for the design and verification of infrastructures- Advanced FEA for civil and mechanical systems- Calibration of numerical models- Development of numerical methodologies for the automatization of projects- Python scripting… Show more - Design and strengthening of structures- Advanced dynamic analyses and numerical modelling techniques- NLTH for earthquake safety assessment and seismic design- Thermo-mechanical analysis- Integration of structural and geomechanical aspects for the design and verification of infrastructures- Advanced FEA for civil and mechanical systems- Calibration of numerical models- Development of numerical methodologies for the automatization of projects- Python scripting for automated Input-Modelling-Analysis-Reporting process- Optimization of steel structures and connections- Isolation systems and control of vibrations- Evaluation of structural safety against explosion and impact loading conditions (extreme loading)- Design and strengthening of buildings with foundation on piles and on grade, bridges, submerged tunnels and retaining constructions under static and dynamic loads.- Creating advanced FEM models for civil and geotechnical problems and developing of numerical methodologies for the automatization of projects (analysis and reporting phases).- Calibration of numerical models including soil-structure interaction for earthquake projects.- Numerical simulations and verification of Geotube dewatering containers.- Design and verification of dolphin piles.- Technical support for modelling strategies Show less

▪ Research group: Applied Computing and Mechanics Laboratory (IMAC)▪ Research field: Seismic vulnerability of heritage buildings and historical constructions

Course of "Advanced Earthquake Engineering"Doctoral Program in Civil and Environmental Engineering (EDCE)The course deals with the complex problem of seismic evaluation of existing structures, by far more complicated than for new structures. Aims are to: show how and why the analysis methods need improvements to be used in this context; provide an insight of the different retrofitting methods.

▪ Research group: Department of Engineering▪ Research field: Modelling of masonry structures reinforced with mortar layers and composite materials▪ Project: MaStrI “Materiali e Strutture Intelligenti” (Smart materials and structures) – POR Campania FSE 2007/2013 – Asse IV, Asse V, Avviso Pubblico per lo sviluppo di reti di eccellenza tra Università, Centri di Ricerca e Imprese – A.G.C. 06 D.D. n. 414 del 13.11.2009 – Codice Ufficio 4-17-2 – CUP B25B09000010007

Teaching and examination activities in the courses of "Structural Analysis”, “Elements of Structural Engineering”, “Design of Reinforced Concrete and Steel Buildings in Seismic Zone”, “Innovative Technologies for Constructions in Seismic Zones”.

Teaching in the courses of “Traditional and Innovative Sustainable Materials” and “Innovative Materials for Rehabilitation” in the framework of the P.O.N. Project “ProVaCi” - Consorzio T.R.E. (Tecnologie per il Recupero Edilizio).