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Antonio Montepara is a Full Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture at the University of Parma, where he also serves as Head of the Centre for Infrastructure Studies and Head of the Material Laboratory. He previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering from 2007 to 2012 and holds leadership roles in international research committees, including the SIIV International Reports Committee and RILEM Task Groups.
His research focuses on pavement engineering, asphalt materials, fracture mechanics, and sustainable construction using recycled materials. He investigates constitutive modeling of microstructural materials and performance characterization of asphalt mixtures. His recent work explores innovations in electric road systems and structural health monitoring using tiltmeters.
The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward sustainable infrastructure, combining material science with environmental impact reduction. Topics include CO2 emission mitigation in transport, reuse of industrial byproducts in asphalt, and smart monitoring of civil structures. The work spans computational modeling, experimental testing, and large-scale infrastructure innovation.
Scientific Affiliations:
- Senior Member, RILEM TC CAP Task Group 1
- Member, Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists (AAPT)
- Member, International Society for Asphalt Pavement (ISAP)
- Member, Società Italiana di Infrastrutture Viarie (SIIV)
- Member, Associazione Mondiale della Strada (AIPCR)
Prof. Montepara has supervised numerous academic programs and teaches core courses such as Construction of Roads, Safety and Organization of Work Sites, and Pavements Management and Design at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He leads international collaborations with the University of Florida, University of Minnesota, University of Nottingham, EMPA (Switzerland), FHWA (USA), and the University of Illinois. He has been involved in bilateral agreements and coordinated research initiatives across Europe and North America.
He leads the Material Laboratory and the Centre for Infrastructure Studies at the University of Parma, fostering interdisciplinary research in pavement technology and sustainable materials. His teams focus on experimental validation, computational modeling, and real-world implementation of advanced infrastructure solutions.
