My research activity combines publicly funded research, industrial collaboration, structural testing, product qualification and technology transfer.
Research projects are used not only to address scientific questions, but also to bridge the gap between structural engineering research and engineering practice.
Competitive Research Projects
ISTINTO – STEEL NETWORK 4.0
Principal Investigator of the Politecnico di Milano research unit.
Research on friction-based and laser-cut dissipative systems for low-damage infrastructure and resilient structural systems.
RACBI
Co-Principal Investigator.
Research on anchorage systems in steel-fibre-reinforced concrete for blast- and impact-protection applications.
MUSA – Multilayered Urban Sustainability Action
Research on additive manufacturing in concrete and innovative technologies for reducing the environmental impact of the built environment.
JRP Hydrogen PoliMI
Research on underground hydrogen storage infrastructure, structural stability and advanced materials for energy-transition applications.
Industry Collaboration
A significant portion of the research activity is conducted in collaboration with industry, infrastructure owners and product manufacturers.
EDF – Nuclear and Energy Infrastructure
Long-term research programme on anchorage systems, fastening technologies and innovative steel-concrete structural systems for critical infrastructure applications.
TECNE / Autostrade per l’Italia
Research on fastening systems for existing tunnel infrastructure, including fire performance and demanding service conditions.
Industrial Partnerships
Ongoing collaborations involve manufacturers and infrastructure stakeholders active in:
- fastening technologies;
- reinforced concrete systems;
- timber structures;
- hybrid structures;
- transportation infrastructure;
- product qualification and standardisation.
Technology Transfer
Research is closely integrated with practical implementation.
Activities include:
- product development;
- structural qualification;
- European Technical Assessments (ETA);
- experimental testing;
- development of design methods;
- support to engineering implementation and standardisation.
Since 2014, more than 55 commissioned research and consulting projects have been completed in cooperation with industry and public stakeholders.
Research Facilities and Collaboration
Most activities combine analytical modelling, laboratory testing, full-scale experimentation and participation in European and international research networks.
Collaborative projects regularly involve universities, research institutes, infrastructure owners and industrial partners worldwide