Fabrizio Barpi

Fabrizio Barpi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Turin (Politecnico di Torino), Italy. He is actively engaged in research and teaching, with affiliations extending to the SISCON Interdepartmental Center for Infrastructure Safety and the Turin Polytechnic University in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. His work bridges civil engineering, computational mechanics, and educational innovation.

Research Interests:

• Fracture mechanics and nonlinear behavior of concrete
• Seismic safety and structural analysis of dams
• Numerical simulation of snow avalanche dynamics
• Computational modeling using finite element methods
• Innovative teaching methodologies in engineering education

His research integrates experimental, numerical, and theoretical approaches, particularly in infrastructure resilience under extreme loading. Recent work emphasizes constitutive modeling of snow and dam safety under seismic conditions.

Recent Publication Trends:
His latest publications reflect a dual focus: (1) mechanical modeling of snow and avalanche dynamics, including visco-plastic constitutive laws and snow-structure interaction; and (2) innovations in higher education, particularly emotional engagement in online/offline learning and pedagogical experiments like the EduHack course. These demonstrate a unique interdisciplinary profile combining advanced computational mechanics with educational science.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Open badge Mentoring Polito Project (M2P), Politecnico di Torino, June 6, 2024
• Learning to Teach with Innovative Teaching Project (L2T_ITP), February 26, 2024
• Learning to Teach (L2T), February 17, 2023

Advising and Grants:
Fabrizio Barpi has supervised doctoral research, including Gianmarco Vallero’s PhD on snow constitutive modeling. He has led competitive research projects such as REHARZE (2025–2027), BECCA (2023–2026), and earlier EU and national projects on avalanche risk and dam safety. His grants span structural retrofitting, climate adaptation, and seismic assessment of existing infrastructure.

Labs and Research Teams:
He is a key member of the SISCON Interdepartmental Center – Safety of Infrastructures and Constructions. His research involves collaboration with Delft University of Technology (Netherlands) on concrete impact behavior and field-based studies at instrumented avalanche test sites (DYNAVAL, MAP3). He has developed specialized experimental setups for snow-mortar interface testing and contributes to computational mechanics and numerical modeling teams at Politecnico di Torino.