Alessandro Marzani

Alessandro Marzani is a Full Professor in Structural Mechanics at the Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, University of Bologna. He coordinates the International Master course WAVES and focuses on structural diagnostics, wave propagation, and metamaterials.

• Education: Ph.D. in Materials and Structures Engineering (University of Calabria, 2005), MS in Structural Engineering (UC San Diego), MS in Civil Engineering (University of Bologna, Magna Cum Laude)

Research Interests include nondestructive evaluation techniques, structural monitoring, guided ultrasonic waves, seismic metamaterials, and mechanical wave control in structured materials. His work spans railway diagnostics, hydrogen vessel safety, and smart infrastructure.

Scientific Distinctions include Best Paper Awards at IBPC 2015, multiple Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowships, and prizes from Start Cup Emilia Romagna, Climate-KIC, and Premio Nazionale dell’Innovazione.

• Projects: H2020 MSCA-ITN INSPIRE (2019-2023), PNRR-ELEMENT (2022-2024), ENI/RFI industrial grants

Leadership as PI of European/National projects (Horizon, PNRR, INAIL) and software development (GUIGUW, used by 1500+ institutions). Holds LEVEL 3 NDT certification and three patents in structural diagnostics.