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Academic Profile

Giovanni Muciaccia is Associate Professor of Structural Engineering at Politecnico di Milano.

His research combines structural mechanics, experimentation, structural design, standardisation and technology transfer, with particular emphasis on structural connections and fastening systems, reinforced concrete, timber and hybrid structures, fire engineering, seismic engineering, sustainability and circular construction.

His activities span fundamental research, design-oriented investigations, qualification procedures, standardisation and industrial innovation, with the objective of bridging scientific understanding and engineering practice.

Academic Position

Associate Professor of Structural Engineering

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Politecnico di Milano

Research Interests

  • Structural connections and fastening systems
  • Bond, anchorage and force transfer mechanisms
  • Reinforced concrete structures
  • Fire and elevated-temperature behaviour
  • Seismic engineering
  • Timber and hybrid structures
  • Circular construction and sustainability
  • Structural assessment and retrofit
  • Additive manufacturing and digital construction
  • Artificial intelligence in structural engineering

Research and Technology Transfer

Research activity includes both competitively funded projects and long-term collaborations with industry.

Since 2014, more than 55 commissioned research and consulting projects have been conducted in the fields of structural systems, fastening technologies, infrastructure applications, product qualification, standardisation and technology transfer.

A substantial part of the activity involves experimental assessment, product development, European Technical Assessments (ETA), qualification procedures and implementation of innovative construction technologies in engineering practice. More than 100 European qualification programmes have been supported for manufacturers operating internationally.

Standards and Professional Activities

A significant portion of the research activity is transferred into structural standards, design provisions and technical assessment procedures.

Current activities include:

  • Italian Delegate to Eurocode 2 (EN 1992)
  • Italian Delegate to Eurocode 5 (EN 1995)
  • Italian Delegate to Eurocode 8 (EN 1998)
  • Chair, Eurocode 2 Ad-hoc Group on Bond
  • Deputy Chair, CEN/TC250/SC2 WG2 – Fastenings
  • Member, EOTA Expert Group Fixings
  • Member, fib Technical Groups
  • Voting Member of several American Concrete Institute (ACI) Committees

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching activities span Civil Engineering and Architecture and include structural design, structural connections and fastening systems, sustainability, hybrid structures and research-oriented project work.

Research supervision includes MSc theses, PhD projects, visiting doctoral researchers and international collaborations.