Mariantonietta Morga

Mariantonietta Morga serves as Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering and the Built Environment within Anglia Ruskin University's Faculty of Science and Engineering. Since joining ARU in 2017 as a Research Fellow and advancing to Senior Lecturer in 2018, she has established herself as a specialist in structural dynamics and seismic engineering with extensive contributions to critical infrastructure resilience against natural disasters.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Sciences of Civil and Environmental Engineering – Structures from Technical University of Bari
• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering (equivalent to MEng(Hons)) from Technical University of Bari
• PG Cert in Learning and Teaching (Higher Education) from Anglia Ruskin University

Dr. Morga's research centers on enhancing structural resilience through advanced methodologies including computational modeling (AI-based algorithms and stochastic analyses), finite element analysis, and dynamic field testing. Her work specifically addresses seismic vulnerability of historical structures, liquefaction mitigation, vibration control systems, and corrosion mechanisms in reinforced concrete. This research directly informs practical applications in disaster management and infrastructure protection.

Her publication record reveals a consistent trajectory toward integrated disaster resilience solutions, with recent works emphasizing multi-hazard risk frameworks, liquefaction countermeasures, and optimization of structural control systems. The research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between geotechnical engineering, structural dynamics, and emergency management.

Professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Dr. Morga has secured substantial research funding through European programs:

• MEDiate (2022-ongoing): €5M HE project as Co-I focusing on multi-hazard risk management systems
• TURNkey (2019-2022): €7.99M H2020 project as Co-I with €504,875 ARU grant for earthquake resilience
• LIQUEFACT (2017-2019): €4.94M H2020 project as Co-I with €647,347.50 ARU grant for liquefaction mitigation
• NERA (2012-2014): €12.01M FP7 project where she served as PI for AIT Austrian Institute

She actively supervises research students and serves as reviewer for seven international journals and H2020/Newton funding bodies.

Her collaborative work extends through European consortia and Austrian transport sector consultancy, focusing on translating research into practical disaster risk management frameworks and infrastructure protection strategies.