Maurizio Piazza

Maurizio Piazza is a Senior Professor at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, University of Trento. His career spans over four decades, with significant contributions to structural analysis, seismic engineering, and timber construction. He has coordinated academic programs and led material testing laboratories, emphasizing sustainability and safety in civil engineering.

Research Interests

• Steel structures and seismic-resistant systems
• Composite and hybrid wooden structures
• Mechanical characterization of timber
• Fire resistance in wooden constructions
• Restoration techniques for historical wooden structures
• Building sustainability assessment

Professional Roles & Memberships

• Coordinator of Civil Engineering Programs (2006-2012)
• Coordinator of Master's Degree in Architectural Engineering (2018-2021)
• Head of the Material and Structural Testing Laboratory (2019-2021)
• Italian delegate in CEN/TC 250 –SC 5 (Wooden Structures)
• President of UNI-CIS SC5 (National Committee for Wooden Structures Standards)

Normative Contributions

Lead author of key technical standards including UNI 11138 (Cultural Heritage: Wooden Structures) and CNR guidelines for FRP reinforcement and timber construction.