Alessio Rubino

Alessio Rubino is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor in the Department of Structural, Geotechnical and Building Engineering (DISEG) at the Polytechnic University of Turin. He is an active member of the Interdepartmental Center SISCON, focusing on the safety of infrastructures and constructions. His academic and research activities are centered within the fields of civil engineering and structural mechanics.

His research interests include:

• Fracture mechanics
• Fiber-reinforced concrete
• Hybrid-reinforced concrete
• Damage and progressive collapse
• Adhesive joints
• Snow avalanche modeling

These areas reflect a strong focus on structural integrity, advanced materials, and innovative design methodologies in civil engineering.

The recent publications highlight a consistent trend in applying fracture mechanics to the design and analysis of concrete structures, particularly in determining minimum reinforcement and plastic rotation capacity. The work bridges theoretical mechanics with practical construction applications, emphasizing sustainability and smart infrastructure development.

He contributes to academic governance as a member of the College of Civil and Building Engineering, and as an invited member in the Colleges of Electrical and Energy Engineering and Mathematical Engineering.

His teaching responsibilities span both Bachelor and Master programs, including:

• Fracture and Plasticity (Master of Science in Civil Engineering)
• Computational Thermomechanics (Energy and Nuclear Engineering)
• Building Science (Energy Engineering and Architecture)

He has served as a course collaborator for several years, demonstrating sustained academic involvement.

His work is affiliated with research in the scientific branch CEAR-06/A - Mechanics of Solids and Structures (Area 0008 - Civil Engineering and Architecture) and aligns with ERC sector PE8_3 - Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Geotechnics.