Gianluca Pesce

Gianluca Pesce is an Associate Professor at Northumbria University's Department of Mechanical and Construction Engineering. His multidisciplinary research focuses on developing sustainable construction materials inspired by historical techniques, with expertise in lime-based materials and traditional building pathology.

Education includes:

• PhD in Civil Engineering (University of Bath, 2014)
• PhD in Materials Engineering (University of Genoa, 2006)
• MSc in Architecture (University of Genoa, 1999)

Research centers on decoding empirical knowledge from historical structures to create eco-friendly building solutions. Key interests include material characterization, carbonation processes, and interdisciplinary approaches combining archaeology with modern materials science.

Awards highlight contributions to scientific communication:

• EPSRC Photography Prize (2015)
• Electrochemistry Society Poster Award (2012)

Professional affiliations include the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IoM3), Mineralogical Society, and Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE).