Giulia La Porta

Giulia La Porta is a Research Fellow at the Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering (DISEG) at the Polytechnic University of Turin. She is also affiliated with the Doctoral School (SCDOTT) and serves as an external lecturer and course collaborator in multiple civil engineering programs. Her academic work bridges research and teaching in geotechnical and environmental engineering disciplines.

Her research interests are centered on geotechnical engineering, particularly landslide risk mitigation, numerical modeling of granular flows, and the mechanical behavior of soils under extreme conditions such as freeze-thaw cycles and post-wildfire environments. She investigates soil stabilization techniques and the dynamics of debris flows triggered by rainfall and fire, with a strong focus on real-world case studies in Italy.

The recent publications highlight a consistent trend in natural hazard modeling and soil mechanics, particularly in alpine and Mediterranean regions. Her work combines experimental studies, numerical simulations, and field-based case analyses, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical risk mitigation strategies. Keywords across her research include geomechanics, environmental geotechnics, and disaster modeling.

Giulia La Porta actively contributes to teaching at both the bachelor's and master's levels. She has served as a course collaborator and teaching assistant in courses such as Soil Mechanics and Principles of Geotechnical Structures, Slope Stability and Landslide Risk Mitigation, and Numerical Modeling of Granular Flows. She is also involved in interdisciplinary initiatives like Challenge@PoliTo - Living with natural risks, demonstrating engagement in educational innovation and student mentorship.

Her research is conducted within the Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering (DISEG) at Politecnico di Torino, a leading institution in engineering research in Italy. She collaborates with researchers such as Marina Pirulli, Alessandro Leonardi, and Francesca Casini, indicating participation in a dynamic and collaborative research team focused on geohazards and soil mechanics.