معرفی
Matteo Rubinato is a Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Aston University's College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Sheffield (2015) and degrees from the University of Padova, Italy. His research focuses on urban flooding, environmental fluid mechanics, and climate change impacts on water systems. Key areas include pollutant transport during extreme weather, sustainable drainage systems, and resilience strategies for coastal and urban environments.
Education:
- BA in Environmental Engineering, University of Padova (2003-2007)
- MA in Environmental Engineering, Padova (2007-2010)
- PhD in Civil and Water Engineering, University of Sheffield (2015)
- Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (2021)
Research Interests:
- Urban flood modeling and mitigation
- Climate-driven hydrological extremes
- Coastal pollution dynamics
- Water quality in estuaries and rivers
- Green infrastructure solutions
Awards:
- 2024 Academic Staff of the Year (Aston University)
- 2024 Blavatnik Award
- 2024 APEX Awards for Sub-Saharan climate research
Teaching: Introductory fluid mechanics, hydraulics, water engineering, and geotechnics courses. Active in curriculum development for sustainable water management education in Uganda.
Labs/Teams: Leads experimental facilities for urban flood modeling and collaborates internationally with institutions in China, Europe, and the U.S. on drainage systems and climate adaptation projects.
