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Dr. Livia Lantini is a Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering at the School of Computing and Engineering, University of West London. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering and an MSc in Infrastructure and Transportation Engineering from Rome Tre University, Italy, and a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of West London. Her research focuses on non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, particularly Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), for civil engineering infrastructure assessment and tree health monitoring. She has been recognized with the 'Best Paper' award at the 2020 IEEE International Conference on Telecommunications and Signal Processing.
Education:
- BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering, Rome Tre University, Italy
- MSc in Infrastructure and Transportation Engineering, Rome Tre University, Italy
- PhD in Civil Engineering, University of West London, UK
Research Interests: Lantini’s work emphasizes innovative applications of GPR and other NDT techniques to evaluate infrastructure integrity and tree health. Her research includes GPR-based tree root mapping, decay detection in tree trunks, and the use of radar for bridge monitoring. She explores integration of GPR with technologies like LiDAR and deep learning for enhanced accuracy and cost-effectiveness. Her studies contribute to sustainable urban planning and infrastructure resilience.
Grants & Collaborations: She actively collaborates on projects involving tree-root interactions with infrastructure, bridge health monitoring, and geostatistical analysis of urban tree systems. Her work bridges civil engineering and environmental science to address challenges in urban ecosystems and infrastructure longevity.
Labs/Teams: Coordinates the Early Career Researcher (ECR) Network at her university, fostering interdisciplinary research collaborations. Engages in international forums, including presentations at the House of Lords and EGU General Assemblies, promoting applied NDT innovations.
