Vito Diana

Vito Diana serves as a Researcher in the Department of Civil, Chemical, and Environmental Engineering (DICCA) at the Polytechnic School of the University of Genoa. He is an active member of the Building Science research group (CEAR-06/A) and contributes to academic governance as a Member of the Polytechnic School Library Board.

His research centers on advanced structural modeling, with specialized expertise in metamaterials, chiral lattice systems, and continuum homogenization techniques. Key investigations include high-frequency dynamics of beam-lattices, energy-absorbing multi-layered structures, micropolar media behavior, and dynamic analysis of masonry-like materials. This work bridges theoretical mechanics with practical civil engineering applications through rigorous mathematical modeling.

Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on chirality effects in energy absorption, scale-dependent material properties, and innovative continualization methods for discrete systems. His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between structural engineering, materials science, and theoretical mechanics with emphasis on real-world structural applications.

No scientific awards were documented in the provided institutional profile.

Diana teaches Structural Mechanics (code 98148) and Structural Modeling of Existing Buildings (code 98149) for the Master's Degree Course in Building Engineering. He maintains regular student availability through email appointments and actively contributes to the academic ecosystem via library governance.

As part of the CEAR-06/A Building Science research group, his work integrates with broader university initiatives in structural analysis and preservation engineering, particularly focusing on modeling methodologies for existing infrastructure systems.