{"id":13,"date":"2023-04-13T16:22:04","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T16:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muciaccia.faculty.polimi.it\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2026-10-09T16:03:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T16:03:39","slug":"opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/muciaccia.faculty.polimi.it\/?page_id=13","title":{"rendered":"Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I welcome enquiries from motivated students, researchers and industrial partners interested in structural engineering research, innovation and technology transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Potential topics span structural mechanics, structural connections, reinforced concrete, timber and hybrid structures, sustainability, fire engineering, seismic engineering, additive manufacturing and digital construction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MSc Thesis Opportunities<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MSc thesis projects are available in areas related to my current research activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Topics may involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>experimental research;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>analytical modelling;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>numerical simulation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>structural assessment and design;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sustainability and life-cycle analysis;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>innovative structural systems and materials. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students interested in a thesis project are encouraged to contact me with a brief description of their interests and expected graduation timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PhD Opportunities<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prospective PhD candidates with strong backgrounds in structural engineering, mechanics or related disciplines are encouraged to get in contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research areas currently include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>structural connections and fastening systems;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>seismic engineering;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fire and elevated-temperature behaviour;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>hybrid and circular structures;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>advanced cementitious materials;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>additive manufacturing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>artificial intelligence in structural engineering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For formal admission procedures, please refer to the Politecnico di Milano Doctoral School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting Researchers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I welcome visiting researchers and doctoral candidates interested in collaborative research activities and international cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research visits may involve laboratory testing, joint publications, participation in ongoing research projects and scientific exchange activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Industry Collaboration<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A significant part of my activity involves collaboration with industry, infrastructure owners and product manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collaboration opportunities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>commissioned research;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>product development;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>qualification and assessment programmes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>technology transfer;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>structural testing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>standardisation activities. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in Touch<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your interests align with any of the research areas described on this website, I would be pleased to discuss possible forms of collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Researchers, students, public stakeholders and industrial partners are encouraged to make contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I welcome enquiries from motivated students, researchers and industrial partners interested in structural engineering research, innovation and technology transfer. 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