Gabriele Bertagnoli

Gabriele Bertagnoli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering (DISEG) at Politecnico di Torino, Italy. His research and teaching focus on civil and structural engineering, particularly in bridge design, composite and concrete structures, finite element analysis, and structural health monitoring.

His research interests include:

• Structural Engineering
• Bridge and Composite Structures
• Finite Element and Nonlinear Analysis
• Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)
• Optimization of Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete
• Seismic Retrofitting and Safety Assessment

Bertagnoli's recent publications reveal a strong trend in developing and applying advanced computational models for the safety assessment of existing bridges and buildings, especially under damage and seismic loading. His work integrates innovative sensor technologies for SHM, genetic algorithms for structural optimization, and nonlinear finite element simulations to evaluate structural performance and reliability.

His scientific awards include:

• Best Ph.D. Thesis of 2006 in the field of concrete structures – fib (Fédération Internationale du béton)
• CTE Congress 2018 Memorial Award – CTE (Italy, 2020)

He is actively involved in research supervision and grant leadership:

• Supervises PhD students: Mario Ferrara and Sofia Villar
• Principal Investigator on multiple national and international projects (e.g., PRIN, PNRR, DECORI, Ri-REVERSE)
• Leads commercial and applied research contracts in structural consultancy and monitoring

His laboratory and research group are engaged in developing intelligent monitoring systems for urban infrastructure (e.g., INSIST, Smart Concrete) and innovative retrofitting solutions using steel exoskeletons, composite connections, and sensor-embedded materials.