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Lia Ferrari is a fixed-term Researcher in the Department of Engineering and Architecture at the University of Parma, actively contributing to architectural education and research in heritage conservation and structural safety. She teaches core courses such as Restoration of Existing Architecture, Building Features of Historical Architecture, and Theory and History of Restoration within the Architecture, Regeneration, and Sustainability program, as well as Restoration and Strengthening in the Architecture and City Sustainability master’s program.
Her research focuses on emergency response strategies for damaged architectural heritage, particularly in seismic regions. She investigates structural safety in historic masonry buildings and tunnel linings, and develops methodologies for post-disaster stabilization of churches and bell towers. Her work emphasizes the integration of safety, conservation, and economic feasibility in heritage interventions.
The recent publications (2024) demonstrate a strong thematic focus on post-disaster conservation, emergency interventions, and structural assessment of historical constructions. These works span both theoretical frameworks and practical case studies, especially in the aftermath of the 2012 earthquakes, indicating applied, policy-informing research.
Scientific Contributions:
- Developed integrated approaches for emergency response in seismic zones.
- Advanced methodologies for assessing structural safety in masonry tunnel linings.
- Conducted technical-economic analyses of post-earthquake interventions for religious heritage.
Lia Ferrari advises on restoration and strengthening practices through her research and teaching. Though no formal advisees are listed, her publications suggest collaborative research with scholars such as Eva Coïsson and others. She has not received any explicitly mentioned grants or awards. Her work is closely tied to real-world applications in heritage conservation, particularly in the Italian context.
