Adjunct Professor, University of Bologna
Field of Research: Construction and Building Engineering
Research Interests
His research activities focus primarily on masonry/clay brick construction and fire safety engineering in civil buildings. Currently, his research centers on fire safety in historic and heritage buildings open to the public.
Education
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Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
Unitelematica Leonardo Da Vinci, Zug, Switzerland
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M.Sc. / Degree in Mining Engineering (1995)
School of Engineering, University of Bologna, Italy
Academic Career
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2020 – Present: Adjunct Professor of Architectural Engineering (Architettura Tecnica), University of Bologna.
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2015 – 2020: Research Collaborator / Teaching Assistant, Building Renovation and Conservation course, University of Bologna.
Teaching Activities
Since 2015, he has continuously engaged in teaching activities across various Bachelor's and Master's degree programs at the School of Engineering, University of Bologna.
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2020/2021 – Present: Adjunct Professor, Architectural Engineering - Module 2 (Architettura Tecnica), Degree Program in Civil Engineering, University of Bologna.
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A.Y. 2023/2024: Adjunct Professor, Building Renovation - Module 2, University of Bologna.
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A.Y. 2022/2023: Adjunct Professor, Building Design - Module 2, University of Bologna.
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2007 – 2011: Lecturer in Topography / Land Surveying, Technical High Schools for Surveyors (Scuole Superiori per Geometri), Province of Bologna.
Scientific and Research Activities
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March 2026 – Present: Member of the UNI Working Group on innovative technologies and materials ("Fire-resistant compactable storage cabinets"), contributing to the drafting of a Reference Practice (Prassi di Riferimento).
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November 2021 – Present: Member of the Scientific and Technical Committee of SOS Archivi, an association of archival professionals promoting risk prevention and emergency management for cultural heritage, archives, and libraries.
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Research Contributor, UNI (Italian Organization for Standardization): Participated in research programs under Technical Committee UNI/CT 011/GL 07 (Fire Safety Engineering / Fire Reaction and Active Protection).
Professional and Institutional Appointments
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2019 – Present: Expert Member (Aggregated), State Examination Board for Professional Engineer Qualification (Sections A and B).
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2014: Appointed by the Ministry of University and Research (MUR) as Full Member of the 2nd Board for the State Examination for Professional Engineer Qualification (Sections A and B).
