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Giuseppe Carlo Marano is a Full Professor at the Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering at Politecnico di Torino. He is also a component of the SISCON Interdepartmental Center for Infrastructure Safety. With expertise in civil and structural engineering, his work focuses on machine learning applications, seismic risk reduction, and sustainable structural optimization. Education Graduated cum laude in Structural Engineering from Polytechnic University of Bari PhD in Structural Engineering from University of Florence (2000) Research Interests Marano's research spans structural optimization, seismic engineering, and machine learning applications in civil infrastructure. He develops advanced computational models for: Seismic retrofitting of existing structures Optimization of steel and masonry structures Recycled materials in concrete production AI-driven structural health monitoring Multiobjective design methodologies Publication Trends His recent work emphasizes: Machine learning for concrete mix design and damage assessment Optimization of gridshells and arch structures Seismic isolation systems and vibration control Sustainable construction practices with recycled materials Multiobjective genetic algorithms for structural design Scientific Recognitions National Scientific Qualification - First Band (2013, MIUR Italy) Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Lecture (2012, China) Academic Contributions As an educator, he teaches: Consolidamento Strutturale (Structural Consolidation) Dinamica delle Vibrazioni Random (Random Vibration Dynamics) Progettazione Generativa (Generative Design) He also leads Challenge@PoliTo initiatives and contributes to national infrastructure safety regulations. Research Projects ADAPT4CE - Adaptive Digital Systems for Circular Economy (2025-2028) AI-ENVISERS - AI for Seismic Retrofit Environmental Impact (2023-2025) ADDOPTML - Additive Manufacturing Optimization (2021-2025)

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Machine Learning in Structural Engineering
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Dr. Farhad Aslani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering at the University of Western Australia (UWA), serving as Director of the Materials and Structures Innovation Group. He leads the $250M Australian Composites Manufacturing CRC and co-leads UWA's Engineering Materials Research Cluster. His research focuses on innovative construction materials, including self-sensing concrete, 3D-printed composites, and fire-resistant materials. He has secured over $20M in CRC funding and holds leadership roles in national/international conferences. Key awards include the 2024 Concrete Institute WA Rising Star Award and multiple citation milestones. His work aligns with sustainable development goals, emphasizing eco-friendly materials and infrastructure resilience. Education: PhD in Structural Engineering, University of Technology Sydney (2014) Certificates in Leadership, Research Commercialization, Public Policy, and Project Management from Curtin University, Queensland University of Technology, RMIT, and UTS. Research Interests: Smart materials, sustainable concrete technologies, additive manufacturing, blast/fire resistance, and composites for infrastructure. His lab develops self-sensing concretes, lightweight engineered composites, and electromagnetic shielding materials. Grants & Projects: $4.3M ACM CRC project on composite repairs ARC grants for nanocomposite coatings and fire facilities Main Roads WA funding for timber bridge strengthening Expertise: Structural design, composite materials, and industrial collaborations (e.g., Woodside, Holcim). He advises on major projects like the Morley Ellenbrook Rail Line and Forrestfield Airport Link. Awards: 2024 Concrete Institute WA Rising Star Highly Cited Scholar (ScholarGPS, 2024) Most Cited Paper Awards (2018–2020)

• Structural Engineering
• Concrete Engineering
• Sustainable Construction Materials
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Professor Andrea Frangi is affiliated with the Institute of Structural Engineering at ETH Zurich, where he leads research and teaching in Structural Timber Engineering , Hybrid Structures , and Fire Safety Engineering . Education: Dipl. in Civil Engineering (ETH Zurich, 1995), Ph.D. in Technical Science (ETH Zurich, 2001). His research interests focus on timber structures, hybrid systems, and fire safety. Recent work explores rate-dependent connections, adhesive bonding in timber-mortar composites, and fire resistance of cross-laminated timber. Notable publication trends include: Advancements in strip-reinforced timber beams and epoxy hybrid-adhesives . Fire safety studies on charring rates , compartment fires , and progressive collapse in timber structures. Material testing under cyclic loading , high-speed loads , and moisture exposure . He teaches courses such as Timber Structures I/III , Fire Science , and Structural Fire Design , and collaborates with organizations like Eurocode 5 committees and the International Association for Fire Safety Science.

• Structural Timber Engineering
• Hybrid Structures
• Fire Safety Engineering
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Daniele Casagrande is an Assistant Professor of Wood Engineering at the University of Trento, Italy, and an Adjunct Professor of Structural Engineering at the University of Ottawa, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and the Department of Civil Engineering. His expertise lies in the seismic performance and structural dynamics of timber-based systems. Education: Ph.D. in Civil and Mechanical Structural Systems Engineering, University of Trento, Italy Postgraduate Diploma in Seismic Behavior of Structures, University of Trieste, Italy M.Sc., University of Trento, Italy BASc., University of Trento, Italy His research focuses on the seismic behavior of timber structures , including dynamic response, timber connections under cyclic loading, hybrid wood-steel systems, and the development of simplified analytical and numerical models for lateral load analysis. He has contributed to innovative designs for post-emergency timber housing and conducted full-scale vibration table tests and laboratory experiments on shear walls and mechanical connections. Daniele is actively involved in international standards development, serving on the Italian Committee on Timber Structures and contributing to the revision of Eurocode 5 and the timber chapter of Eurocode 8 . He currently leads a working group within the COST CA20139 action on holistic design of tall timber buildings, focusing on accidental load scenarios. Professional Engagement: Member, Italian Committee on Timber Structures Working Group Leader, COST CA20139 (Accidental Loads in Tall Timber Buildings) Collaborator in national and international research projects (e.g., University of Ottawa and National Research Council of Italy) Participant in professional training courses and seminars for civil engineers He has published in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, with research impacting both academic and practical applications in structural timber engineering.

• Seismic behavior of timber structures
• Structural performance of buildings under lateral loads
• Dynamic behavior of wooden floors and buildings
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Dr. Daniel M. Dowden is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering at Michigan Technological University. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) from the University at Buffalo, along with MS and BS degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Wyoming and Washington State University, respectively. Prior to academia, he worked as a structural engineer in Seattle for 10 years, which influenced his research focus on earthquake engineering and resilient infrastructure design. Education: PhD, Civil Engineering – Structural Engineering, University at Buffalo (2014) MS, Civil Engineering – Structural Engineering, University of Wyoming BS, Civil Engineering – Structural Engineering, Washington State University His research emphasizes innovative solutions for earthquake-resistant structures, particularly self-centering systems and low-damage frameworks to mitigate seismic impacts. He has conducted extensive experimental testing using shake-tables, pseudo-dynamic systems, and static methods. Key areas include steel plate shear walls, post-tensioned connections, and resilient friction dampers. Teaching focuses on earthquake engineering, structural dynamics, steel/concrete design, and structural analysis. He joined Michigan Tech in 2017 after serving as Structural & Testing Engineer at UB’s Structural Engineering and Earthquake Simulation Laboratory (SEESL), where he contributed to seismic qualification testing. Recent publications highlight advancements in numerical modeling of friction dampers, shake-table testing methodologies, and analytical investigations of rocking wall systems.

• Earthquake Engineering
• Self-Centering Systems
• Resilient Infrastructure
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Prof. Sam Salem, Ph.D., P.Eng., is a Full Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Lakehead University's Faculty of Engineering. He founded the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)-sponsored Fire Testing and Research Laboratory (LUFTRL), the only facility of its kind in a Canadian university. Ph.D. in Structural Fire Engineering, Carleton University M.A.Sc. in Structural Engineering, Zagazig University (Egypt) B.A.Sc. (Honors) in Civil Engineering, Zagazig University (Egypt) Dr. Salem specializes in structural fire engineering, focusing on performance-based fire resistance design, large-scale fire endurance testing, and finite element modeling of steel/concrete/timber structures. His research program investigates structural fire performance of innovative building systems, particularly mass timber construction, through experimental testing and computational modeling. His work has attracted over $2.1 million in research grants from NSERC, CFI, OMRI, NOHFC, MNRF, MTI, and other agencies. He has authored/co-authored 60+ peer-reviewed publications and holds two patents (Canada/USA) for beam-end connection mechanisms in mass timber buildings. Lakehead University 2023 Research Excellence Award Lakehead Merit Awards (Research 2022, Teaching & Research 2020/2015) Contribution to Teaching Awards (2022, 2018, 2014) ASFE 2019 Outstanding Paper Award Dr. Salem trained 40+ highly qualified personnel through a balanced approach emphasizing academic excellence, practical implementation, professional development, and career skills. He served as Dept. Chair (2021-2023), graduate program coordinator (2017+), and sits on multiple university and technical committees including ULC Standards Technical Committee and Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes.

• Structural Fire Engineering
• Performance-Based Fire Resistance Design
• Computer Modeling of Structures
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Paolo Riva is a Full Professor of Structural Engineering at the Department of Design and Technologies of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Bergamo. He has served as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering (2009-2012) and Director of the Department of Engineering at the same university since 2012. His expertise lies in seismic engineering and structural analysis of reinforced concrete structures. Professor Riva graduated in Civil Engineering from Politecnico di Milano in 1984 and earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Canada in 1987. He began his academic career as a researcher at the University of Brescia (1991-2001), became Associate Professor there in 2001, and joined the University of Bergamo as Full Professor in 2005. His primary research interests focus on the seismic behavior of reinforced concrete structures, particularly structural walls and prefabricated structures. He also specializes in seismic retrofitting of historic buildings, nonlinear analysis of reinforced concrete structures, and fire behavior of reinforced concrete structures. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications for enhancing structural safety in earthquake-prone regions. Professor Riva's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on seismic damage assessment, structural retrofitting solutions, and sustainability in structural engineering. His research often addresses practical challenges in post-earthquake scenarios, including damage identification through advanced monitoring techniques and development of innovative retrofit strategies for existing structures. A notable trend is his increasing emphasis on integrating sustainability principles into seismic retrofitting practices. Seismic Reliability of Structures (WP3 - Reluis), 2022, 24 months Structural vulnerability models for natural hazards and industrial cascading effects, 2024, 33 months Sustainable Approaches For Earthquake Resistant_REhabilitation solutions for the BUILT environment, 2024, 15 months Professor Riva has directed all these research projects as Scientific Director. His expertise has been recognized through appointments to post-seismic emergency commissions following major earthquakes in Italy, where he provided critical guidance on intervention methods for seismic repairs and improvements for public and monumental buildings.

• Seismic Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Reinforced Concrete Structures
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Dr. Andrew Lacey is a Lecturer at the School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Curtin University (Perth campus), within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He holds a BE(Hons) from the University of Western Australia and a PhD from Curtin University. He is a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and a Member of Engineers Australia (MIEAust). His research focuses on affordable, resilient, and environmentally friendly structural systems, particularly in modular steel construction, sustainable materials, and structural response to dynamic loads. Key areas include prefabricated modular structures, inter-module connections, CO2 mineralization concrete, and lightweight wall panels. His work bridges experimental testing, numerical modeling, and practical applications in sustainable infrastructure development. Dr. Lacey’s publications emphasize modular building systems’ structural performance under wind, earthquake, and other dynamic loads. Notable 2025 contributions include reviews on volumetric mining structures and CO2-mixing concrete optimization. His research also addresses challenges in delignification detection in timber components and GFRP connector performance in composite panels. He teaches engineering mechanics, structural analysis, and structural dynamics. His professional networks include ORCID (0000-0003-1171-5282), Google Scholar, and LinkedIn profiles.

• Structural Engineering
• Modular Construction
• Sustainable Materials
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Professor Mikko Malaska is a faculty member at the Department of Civil Engineering, Tampere University of Technology, leading the Structural Fire Research Group. He holds a D.Sc. (Tech.) and has held professorial roles at both the University of Oulu (2009–2015) and Tampere University of Technology since 2015. His research focuses on structural engineering, fire safety of composite materials, and steel-concrete systems. Malaska has extensive industry experience as a Chartered Engineer in the UK and has contributed to reviving structural engineering education at the University of Oulu. Educations: Graduated from Helsinki University of Technology (1996), earned a PhD in Civil Engineering (2001), and conducted postdoctoral research at TNO Building and Construction Research Centre (Netherlands). Research interests include fire performance of structural components, composite materials, and fire engineering standards. His work emphasizes experimental and computational analysis of materials under fire conditions, such as steel-timber hybrids and cross-laminated timber. Recent studies explore sprinkler system integration and charring rates in timber panels. Advising and grants: Supervised 58 theses at the University of Oulu and remains active in academic leadership, including serving as Dean of Education at the Faculty of Technology (2014). His research group actively collaborates on international projects, addressing fire safety in construction materials. Labs/Teams: Head of the Structural Fire Research Group, focusing on experimental and computational studies of fire-resistant materials and structural systems.

• Structural Engineering
• Fire Engineering
• Steel-Concrete Composite Systems
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Antti H. Niemi is a Professor and Dean at the University of Oulu 's Faculty of Technology , specializing in computational solid and structural mechanics. His research focuses on advanced numerical methods for engineering analysis and design. Research areas include computational mechanics, structural engineering, and metamaterials Develops innovative finite element methods for thin-body problems Current projects address snow structures, timber building envelopes, and machine learning applications in mechanical systems His recent work emphasizes discontinuous Petrov-Galerkin (DPG) methods for plates and shells, with applications in civil and mechanical engineering. Publications cover: Snow and ice vaults (2024) Machine learning for steel beam capacity prediction (2024) Hygrothermal analysis of timber structures (2024) DPG formulation for Reissner-Mindlin plates (2023) Shell element benchmarking (2018-2022)

• Computational Solid Mechanics
• Structural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
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Josephine V. Carstensen is the Gilbert W. Winslow Career Development Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT. She holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the Technical University of Denmark, and an M.S.E. and Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on leveraging digitalization and AI to revolutionize structural design, particularly in topology optimization and sustainable materials engineering. She teaches Senior Civil and Environmental Engineering Design (1.013) and Topology Optimization of Structures (1.583). Her lab, the Carstensen Group, develops algorithms for human-AI collaboration in design, emphasizing manufacturability and sustainability. Notable achievements include NSF CAREER Award (2021), CEE Maseeh Teaching Award (2021), and Denmark-America Fellowship (2012). Recent work includes minimizing carbon footprints in truss designs and automating hyperparameter tuning in topology optimization. Her research spans structural mechanics, material architecture, and carbon reduction strategies. Current projects explore AI-driven design frameworks, reclaimed material utilization, and timber-steel hybrid systems. The lab’s experimental work includes 3D-printed concrete beams and waterjet-cut steel reinforcement testing. Key Research Themes: Sustainable infrastructure, topology optimization, embodied carbon reduction, AI-human collaboration Affiliations: MIT Sustainable Materials & Infrastructure Faculty, MIT Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Lab Focus: Interdisciplinary engineering solutions for next-generation structural systems

• Structural Design Optimization
• Sustainable Materials Engineering
• Carbon Emissions Reduction
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Marco Martino Rosso is a Research Fellow at the Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering (DISEG) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where he also serves as an external lecturer and teaching assistant in both DISEG and the Department of Mathematical Sciences (DISMA). He is affiliated with the Doctoral School (SCDOTT) and completed his PhD under the supervision of Professor Giuseppe Carlo Marano. His academic work bridges civil engineering with advanced computational methods, focusing on structural health monitoring, optimization, and machine learning applications. His research interests center on Structural Health Monitoring , Machine Learning in Civil Engineering , Earthquake Engineering , Structural Optimization , Operational Modal Analysis , and AI-driven diagnostics for infrastructure. He applies deep learning, neural networks, and hybrid modeling techniques to problems such as damage detection, post-earthquake assessment, tunnel and bridge monitoring, and dynamic analysis of timber and concrete structures. His recent publications, spanning from 2023 to 2025, demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating artificial intelligence with structural engineering, particularly in automating modal analysis, optimizing structural forms, and enhancing seismic resilience. These works appear in journals like Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing , Computers & Structures , and Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering , as well as in proceedings of international conferences such as IOMAC and EWSHM. Marco Rosso has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. However, his extensive publication record and active role in research projects indicate strong recognition in his field. He has contributed to teaching as a course collaborator in subjects including Dynamic Identification of Structures , Statistics , Construction Techniques , and Safety Assessment and Retrofitting of Structures . He has also been involved in the ARTISTE 2025 Summer School, indicating engagement in advanced training programs. While no formal lab or team name is specified, his frequent collaborations with researchers such as Angelo Aloisio, Giuseppe Carlo Marano, and Jonathan Melchiorre suggest he is part of a vibrant research group focused on intelligent structural systems and data-driven engineering at Politecnico di Torino.

• Structural Health Monitoring
• Machine Learning in Civil Engineering
• Earthquake Engineering
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Associate Professor David Lange serves as Deputy Director of Higher Degree by Research at the School of Civil Engineering , University of Queensland . With academic qualifications from the University of Edinburgh (PhD and MSc), he specializes in fire safety engineering and structural engineering , focusing on timber buildings, lithium-ion battery fire safety, and risk analysis techniques. Chartered Engineer (CPEng), Fellow of Engineers Australia (FIEAust) Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) APEC Engineer and International Professional Engineer (IntPE) His research explores fire behavior in mass timber structures , vertical fire spread , and infrastructure resilience . Publications highlight his expertise in probabilistic modeling, fire dynamics, and structural response to extreme conditions. Recent collaborative studies examine flame spread in ventilated façades, compartment fire behavior, and risk evaluation frameworks. He actively supervises PhD projects in areas like fire safety of low-carbon concrete, diagrid structures, and physics-informed machine learning for fire modeling.

• Fire Safety Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Risk Analysis
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Dr. Amar Khennane serves as a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra campus within the School of Engineering and Information Technology. His academic career spans multiple institutions including previous appointments as Maitre de Conferences in Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria, Research Associate in Newcastle, Australia, and Lecturer/Senior Lecturer at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ). His research interests focus on sustainable construction materials, particularly bio-cementitious materials, composite materials, timber engineering, reinforced concrete, and hybrid structures. Dr. Khennane has published extensively in these fields with 47 peer-reviewed journal papers, 33 conference papers, 6 other publications, and 2 books including the widely recognized "Introduction to Finite Element Analysis Using MATLAB (R) and Abaqus" (2013). His recent work emphasizes recycling timber waste into geopolymer cement composites, sustainable wood-geopolymer masonry units, and fire response of timber structures. His scholarly output shows a clear trend toward sustainable construction materials and advanced structural analysis techniques, with significant contributions in finite element modeling, seismic performance evaluation, and fire resistance of composite structures. The majority of his recent publications (2020-2024) focus on developing sustainable building materials using recycled components and analyzing structural behavior under various loading conditions. Dr. Khennane actively contributes to engineering education through teaching courses in Structural Analysis, Finite Element Method, Reinforced Concrete, and Stress/Strain Analysis. His educational background includes authoring textbooks that bridge theoretical concepts with practical computational tools like MATLAB and Abaqus.

• Bio-Cementitious materials
• Composite materials
• Timber engineering
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Nicholas Vlachopoulos is a Professor of Civil Engineering at the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) with cross-appointments at Queen's University's Department of Geological Science and Geological Engineering and School of Environmental Studies. He holds a PhD (2009) from Queen's University and B/A.Sc/M.A.Sc degrees from RMC. His research focuses on geotechnical engineering, geomechanics, and environmental engineering, emphasizing physical testing, field observations, and analytical techniques to advance engineering practices. Key roles include Research Director of the GeoEngineering Centre, CEO of Geologos Inc., and Director of RMC's Green Team addressing environmental challenges in military facilities. Education: PhD in Geological/Geotechnical Engineering - Queen's University (2009) M.A.Sc in Civil Engineering - Royal Military College (1995) B.A.Sc in Civil Engineering - Royal Military College Research Interests: Geotechnical Engineering (rock mechanics, tunneling) Environmental remediation in defense facilities Structural health monitoring using fiber optics Rock bolt and ground support systems Military infrastructure resilience Professional Contributions: Founder of Geologos Inc., specializing in geotechnical solutions Recipient of DND Innovation Award for environmental solutions Teaching excellence awards (2018) Supervised award-winning graduate students (2017-2021) Lab/Team Leadership: RMC Green Team: Environmental engineering solutions for Canadian Forces bases GeoEngineering Centre: Interdisciplinary geotechnical research

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Geomechanics
• Environmental Engineering
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