Augusto Cannone Falchetto

Augusto Cannone Falchetto is a Visiting Professor affiliated with multiple departments including Civil Engineering, Mineral Based Materials and Mechanics, and Performance in Building Design and Construction. He holds doctoral degrees in Engineering and Technology from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities (2013) and Università degli Studi di Parma (2011).

His research focuses on sustainable infrastructure, asphalt technology, and material science. Key areas include low-temperature engineering for pavements, environmental impact mitigation, and bio-based materials integration. Recent work emphasizes carbon-neutral solutions, recycled asphalt applications, and performance analysis of pavement systems under aging and stress conditions.

Publications from 2025 highlight advancements in tall oil pitch utilization, high-RAP asphalt mixtures, and ultra-thin pavement design. Collaborations span global institutions, with notable contributions to road engineering and sustainable construction methodologies.

Media coverage includes discussions on microwave deicing properties, steel slag reuse, and cold-region pavement materials. His datasets on asphalt recycling and mixture performance are publicly accessible via Zenodo.