of Bologna. Research The main research themes pursued in his scientific studies are in the field of Mechanics of Solids and Structures: numerical modelling and structural analysis, intelligent structures and innovative materials, historical and archaeological structures, structural monitoring and diagnostics. He has participated in various ways in numerous European and Italian projects. He has both chaired and been a member of the organising and scientific committees at a number of Italian and international conferences and is on the editorial committees of several international journals. He is also expert auditor for the Italian Ministry of Education and Research MIUR, for national agencies of other countries and for the European Commission. Publications He is the author of numerous publications: over 70 in international journals and over 200 conference papers. References External links Biography on the University of Bologna website Short Biography on the Europaeum website 1970 births Living people University of Bologna alumni Academic staff of the University of Bologna