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Dr Elisa Bertolesi
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RESCOM Deputy Research Group Leader
- Available for postgraduate supervision
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Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering
Overview
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I'm Dr. Elisa Bertolesi, a Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Cardiff University. With a Ph.D. from Politecnico di Milano (Italy), my research extends beyond theoretical frameworks, with practical applications contributing to the identification of collapse risks due to fatigue and assessing the robustness of structures. My research, recognized internationally with awards such as the Postgraduate Project Prize from the International Masonry Society, focuses on ensuring the safety and resilience of critical infrastructures. I have developed SHM systems, identifying risks of collapse and assessing structural robustness. My dedication extends to collaborative projects, including the EU-funded SCOURSHAKE project, addressing multi-hazard challenges posed by climate change. I have published over 36 papers in high-impact journals and I'm actively engaged in teaching, administrative roles, and promoting diversity and inclusion in academia. I serve as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers. |
Publication
2026
- Rainone, L. S. et al., 2026. Advanced non-linear quasi-static and dynamic analysis of historical masonry buildings accounting for the spatial anisotropy of the structural response. Structures 91 112715. (10.1016/j.istruc.2026.112715)
- Mohamed, A. et al., 2026. Enhancing urease for calcium carbonate precipitation in Lysinibacillus Pakistanensis through nutrient optimisation for self-healing concrete applications. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 340 (1) 149654. (10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.149654)
2025
- Vargas, L. et al., 2025. Numerical strategy and openings-focused sensitivity study of the seismic behavior of partially grouted masonry shear walls with openings. Journal of Building Engineering 100 111816. (10.1016/j.jobe.2025.111816)
- Jing, C. et al. 2025. Predicting accelerometer baseline correction and non-divergent deformation velocity based on convolutional neural network (CNN) during GNSS Downgrade. IEEE Sensors Journal 25 (7), pp.11982-112994. (10.1109/JSEN.2025.3543726)
- Vargas, L. et al., 2025. Experimental and numerical assessment of the in-plane behaviour of PG-RM walls with openings. Presented at: 18th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference Birmingham, UK 21-24 July 2024. Published in: Milani, G. and Ghiassi, B. eds. 18th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference. Vol. 614.Springer. , pp.483-500. (10.1007/978-3-031-73310-9_35)
2023
- Mohamed, A. et al., 2023. Factors influencing self-healing mechanisms of cementitious materials: A review. Construction and Building Materials 393 131550. (10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.131550)
- Vargas, L. et al., 2023. Seismic behavior of partially grouted masonry shear walls containing openings: Experimental testing. Engineering Structures 278 115549. (10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.115549)
2022
- Caredda, G. et al., 2022. Analysing local failure scenarios to assess the robustness of steel truss-type bridges. Engineering Structures 262 114341. (10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.114341)
- Bertolesi, E. et al. 2022. Experimental characterization of the textile-to-mortar bond through distributed optical sensors. Construction and Building Materials 326 126640. (10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.126640)
2021
- Giordano, E. et al., 2021. Unreinforced and TRM-reinforced masonry building subjected to pseudodynamic excitations: numerical and experimental insights. Journal of Engineering Mechanics 147 12. (10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0002017)
- Bertolesi, E. et al. 2021. Mechanical model based on a BVP for FRPs applied on flat and curved masonry pillars with anchor spikes. Composite Structures 273 114251. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.114251)
- Bertolesi, E. et al. 2021. Fatigue assessment of steel riveted railway bridges: Full-scale tests and analytical approach. Journal of Constructional Steel Research 182 106664. (10.1016/j.jcsr.2021.106664)
- Milani, G. et al., 2021. Debonding mechanism of FRP strengthened flat surfaces: Analytical approach and closed form solution. Construction and Building Materials 302 124144. (10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124144)
- Buitrago, M. et al., 2021. Robustness of steel truss bridges: Laboratory testing of a full-scale 21-metre bridge span. Structures 29 , pp.691-700. (10.1016/j.istruc.2020.12.005)
- Buitrago, M. et al., 2021. Robustness of RC building structures with infill masonry walls: Tests on a purpose-built structure. Engineering Structures 226 111384. (10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111384)
2020
- Buitrago, M. et al., 2020. A parametric computational study of RC building structures under corner-column removal situations. Applied Sciences 10 (24) 8911. (10.3390/app10248911)
- Bertolesi, E. et al. 2020. Heterogeneous FE model for single lap shear tests on FRP reinforced masonry curved pillars with spike anchors. Construction and Building Materials 258 119629. (10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.119629)
- Bertolesi, E. et al. 2020. Effectiveness of Textile Reinforced Mortar (TRM) materials for the repair of full-scale timbrel masonry cross vaults. Engineering Structures 220 110978. (10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110978)
- Bertolesi, E. et al. 2020. Effectiveness of textile reinforced mortar (TRM) materials in preventing seismic-induced damage in a U-shaped masonry structure submitted to pseudo-dynamic excitations. Construction and Building Materials 248 118532. (10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118532)
- Milani, G. et al., 2020. Development of an interface numerical model for C-FRPs applied on flat and curved masonry pillars. Composite Structures 241 112074. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2020.112074)
- Adam, J. M. et al., 2020. Dynamic performance of a real-scale reinforced concrete building test under a corner-column failure scenario. Engineering Structures 210 110414. (10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110414)
- Grande, E. et al., 2020. Modeling of the tensile behavior FRCM systems for repair and strengthening interventions of masonry structures. Frontiers in Built Environment 6 51. (10.3389/fbuil.2020.00051)
2019
- Torres, B. et al., 2019. Experimental investigation of a full-scale timbrel masonry cross vault subjected to vertical settlement. Construction and Building Materials 221 , pp.421-432. (10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.06.015)
- Rotunno, T. et al., 2019. Curved masonry pillars reinforced with anchored CFRP sheets: an experimental analysis. Composites Part B: Engineering 174 107008. (10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.107008)
- Bertolesi, E. 2019. Some considerations about the effects of the bonding length on the effectiveness of spike anchors in CFRP reinforcements of masonry. Key Engineering Materials 817 , pp.141-148. (10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.817.141)
- Grande, E. et al., 2019. Modelling of the bond behaviour of curved masonry specimens strengthened by CFRP with anchor spikes. Composites Part B: Engineering 171 , pp.235-245. (10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.04.027)
- Torres, B. et al., 2019. A full-scale timbrel cross vault subjected to vertical cyclical displacements in one of its supports. Engineering Structures 183 , pp.791-804. (10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.01.054)
- Bertolesi, E. et al. 2019. Research and practice on masonry cross vaults? A review. Engineering Structures 180 , pp.67-88. (10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.10.085)
2018
- Bertolesi, E. et al. 2018. Micro-mechanical FE numerical model for masonry curved pillars reinforced with FRP strips subjected to single lap shear tests. Composite Structures 201 , pp.916-931. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.06.111)
- Grande, E. et al., 2018. Coupled interface-based modelling approach for the numerical analysis of curved masonry specimens strengthened by CFRP. Composite Structures 200 , pp.498-506. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.05.118)
- Rotunno, T. et al., 2018. Single lap shear tests of masonry curved pillars externally strengthened by CFRP strips. Composite Structures 200 , pp.434-448. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.05.097)
Articles
- Rainone, L. S. et al., 2026. Advanced non-linear quasi-static and dynamic analysis of historical masonry buildings accounting for the spatial anisotropy of the structural response. Structures 91 112715. (10.1016/j.istruc.2026.112715)
- Mohamed, A. et al., 2026. Enhancing urease for calcium carbonate precipitation in Lysinibacillus Pakistanensis through nutrient optimisation for self-healing concrete applications. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 340 (1) 149654. (10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.149654)
- Vargas, L. et al., 2025. Numerical strategy and openings-focused sensitivity study of the seismic behavior of partially grouted masonry shear walls with openings. Journal of Building Engineering 100 111816. (10.1016/j.jobe.2025.111816)
- Jing, C. et al. 2025. Predicting accelerometer baseline correction and non-divergent deformation velocity based on convolutional neural network (CNN) during GNSS Downgrade. IEEE Sensors Journal 25 (7), pp.11982-112994. (10.1109/JSEN.2025.3543726)
- Mohamed, A. et al., 2023. Factors influencing self-healing mechanisms of cementitious materials: A review. Construction and Building Materials 393 131550. (10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.131550)
- Vargas, L. et al., 2023. Seismic behavior of partially grouted masonry shear walls containing openings: Experimental testing. Engineering Structures 278 115549. (10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.115549)
- Caredda, G. et al., 2022. Analysing local failure scenarios to assess the robustness of steel truss-type bridges. Engineering Structures 262 114341. (10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.114341)
- Bertolesi, E. et al. 2022. Experimental characterization of the textile-to-mortar bond through distributed optical sensors. Construction and Building Materials 326 126640. (10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.126640)
- Giordano, E. et al., 2021. Unreinforced and TRM-reinforced masonry building subjected to pseudodynamic excitations: numerical and experimental insights. Journal of Engineering Mechanics 147 12. (10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0002017)
- Bertolesi, E. et al. 2021. Mechanical model based on a BVP for FRPs applied on flat and curved masonry pillars with anchor spikes. Composite Structures 273 114251. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.114251)
- Bertolesi, E. et al. 2021. Fatigue assessment of steel riveted railway bridges: Full-scale tests and analytical approach. Journal of Constructional Steel Research 182 106664. (10.1016/j.jcsr.2021.106664)
- Milani, G. et al., 2021. Debonding mechanism of FRP strengthened flat surfaces: Analytical approach and closed form solution. Construction and Building Materials 302 124144. (10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124144)
- Buitrago, M. et al., 2021. Robustness of steel truss bridges: Laboratory testing of a full-scale 21-metre bridge span. Structures 29 , pp.691-700. (10.1016/j.istruc.2020.12.005)
- Buitrago, M. et al., 2021. Robustness of RC building structures with infill masonry walls: Tests on a purpose-built structure. Engineering Structures 226 111384. (10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111384)
- Buitrago, M. et al., 2020. A parametric computational study of RC building structures under corner-column removal situations. Applied Sciences 10 (24) 8911. (10.3390/app10248911)
- Bertolesi, E. et al. 2020. Heterogeneous FE model for single lap shear tests on FRP reinforced masonry curved pillars with spike anchors. Construction and Building Materials 258 119629. (10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.119629)
- Bertolesi, E. et al. 2020. Effectiveness of Textile Reinforced Mortar (TRM) materials for the repair of full-scale timbrel masonry cross vaults. Engineering Structures 220 110978. (10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110978)
- Bertolesi, E. et al. 2020. Effectiveness of textile reinforced mortar (TRM) materials in preventing seismic-induced damage in a U-shaped masonry structure submitted to pseudo-dynamic excitations. Construction and Building Materials 248 118532. (10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118532)
- Milani, G. et al., 2020. Development of an interface numerical model for C-FRPs applied on flat and curved masonry pillars. Composite Structures 241 112074. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2020.112074)
- Adam, J. M. et al., 2020. Dynamic performance of a real-scale reinforced concrete building test under a corner-column failure scenario. Engineering Structures 210 110414. (10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110414)
- Grande, E. et al., 2020. Modeling of the tensile behavior FRCM systems for repair and strengthening interventions of masonry structures. Frontiers in Built Environment 6 51. (10.3389/fbuil.2020.00051)
- Torres, B. et al., 2019. Experimental investigation of a full-scale timbrel masonry cross vault subjected to vertical settlement. Construction and Building Materials 221 , pp.421-432. (10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.06.015)
- Rotunno, T. et al., 2019. Curved masonry pillars reinforced with anchored CFRP sheets: an experimental analysis. Composites Part B: Engineering 174 107008. (10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.107008)
- Bertolesi, E. 2019. Some considerations about the effects of the bonding length on the effectiveness of spike anchors in CFRP reinforcements of masonry. Key Engineering Materials 817 , pp.141-148. (10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.817.141)
- Grande, E. et al., 2019. Modelling of the bond behaviour of curved masonry specimens strengthened by CFRP with anchor spikes. Composites Part B: Engineering 171 , pp.235-245. (10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.04.027)
- Torres, B. et al., 2019. A full-scale timbrel cross vault subjected to vertical cyclical displacements in one of its supports. Engineering Structures 183 , pp.791-804. (10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.01.054)
- Bertolesi, E. et al. 2019. Research and practice on masonry cross vaults? A review. Engineering Structures 180 , pp.67-88. (10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.10.085)
- Bertolesi, E. et al. 2018. Micro-mechanical FE numerical model for masonry curved pillars reinforced with FRP strips subjected to single lap shear tests. Composite Structures 201 , pp.916-931. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.06.111)
- Grande, E. et al., 2018. Coupled interface-based modelling approach for the numerical analysis of curved masonry specimens strengthened by CFRP. Composite Structures 200 , pp.498-506. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.05.118)
- Rotunno, T. et al., 2018. Single lap shear tests of masonry curved pillars externally strengthened by CFRP strips. Composite Structures 200 , pp.434-448. (10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.05.097)
Conferences
- Vargas, L. et al., 2025. Experimental and numerical assessment of the in-plane behaviour of PG-RM walls with openings. Presented at: 18th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference Birmingham, UK 21-24 July 2024. Published in: Milani, G. and Ghiassi, B. eds. 18th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference. Vol. 614.Springer. , pp.483-500. (10.1007/978-3-031-73310-9_35)
Research
Funded Projects
- I-TIDE – British Academy (PI: Dr. Elisa Bertolesi – Cardiff University, UK). (£10k).
- CAPES/PRINT - Visiting Professor at the Universidade de Sao Paulo (Brazil).
- Subvenciones a Grupos de Investigacion Emergentes 2023: Enhancing the robustness of timber structures (PI: Dr. Manuel Buitrago – Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain, Co-I: Dr. Elisa Bertolesi – BUL, UK). (€20k).
- EU, ERIES PROJECT 2023 ERIES-SCOURSHAKE: Structural Performance monitoring and evaluation of scoured bridges under dynamic actions (PI: Maria Giuseppina Limongelli – POLIMI, Italy, Co-I: Dr. Elisa Bertolesi, UK et al.). Involved research centres: POLIMI, Italy, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy, Politecnico di Torino, Italy, Università di Camerino, Italy, University of Birmingham, University of Strathclyde, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece, University Gustave Eiffel, France. Industrial Partners: Egnatia Odos: Panagiotis Panetsos (Egnatia Odos, Greece), Ivan Cottone (SMARTEC, Switzerland) and Nicola Brusa (Tailor-Engineering, Italy).
- Research Seminar Series. Project: The challenge of resilient structures: from traditional approaches to Internet of Things (IoT) applied to Structural Health Monitoring of critical infrastructures (PI: Dr. Elisa Bertolesi, UK).
- Postdoc fellowship: Juan de la Cierva - Formación. Funding body: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (Spain) (PI: Dr. Elisa Bertolesi – Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain).
External Examiner Appointments
- 2026 – External Examiner for PhD Viva, Roma Tre University (Italy), Civil Engineering. Candidate: Giovanni Moretti. Thesis: “Long-term durability and FBG-based monitoring of fibre-reinforced composites for the strengthening of civil structures”.
- 2024 – External Examiner for PhD Viva, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (Chile), Civil Engineering. Candidate: Laura Andrea Vargas Carvajal. Thesis: “Seismic behavior and design criteria of partially-grouted reinforced masonry walls with openings”.
- 2024 – Internal Examiner for PhD Viva, Cardiff University (UK), Civil Engineering. Candidate: Nirthiha Fernando. Thesis: “Impact of Nano-Modified Epoxy on CFRP-Strengthened Concrete Bond in Aggressive Environments”.
- 2024 – External Examiner for PhD Viva, University of Nottingham (UK), Civil Engineering. Candidate: Mohamed Esaker. Thesis: “The performance of Textile Reinforced Concrete (TRC) panels under high-velocity impact load”.
- 2021 – External Examiner for PhD Viva, University of Nottingham (UK), Civil Engineering. Candidate: Kuanysh Makashev. Thesis: “Textile reinforced mortar to masonry bond under static and fatigue loading”.
Teaching
Curriculum Development and Academic Leadership
- 2026-2026: Appointed External Advisor by University of Staffordshire to support the development of a new academic programme - BEng (Hons) Construction Engineering with Management.
Teaching and Educational Leadership
- Engineering Analysis - Undergraduate, Module Leader - Cardiff University
- Sustainable Civil Engineering Design & Practice - Undergraduate, Module Contributor - Cardiff University
- Structural Analysis and Design Theory - Undergraduate, Module Contributor - Cardiff University
- Design Feasibility - Undergraduate, Module Contributor - Cardiff University
- Engineering Practice – Undergraduate, Module Contributor - Brunel University London
- Digital transformation for built environment: IoT applied to structural health monitoring of critical structures and infrastructures – Doctorate, Module Contributor - Politecnico di Milano
- Structural Design and FEA – MSc, Module Leader - Brunel University London
- Nonlinear Structural Analysis and Finite Element Method – MSc, Module Leader - Brunel University London
- Structural Dynamics and Seismic Design – MSc, Module Contributor - Brunel University London
- Advanced Construction Materials and Structural Retrofitting Technology – MSc, Module Contributor - Brunel University London
- Multiphysics optimization of the building envelope – Undergraduate, Teaching Assistant - Politecnico di Milano
- Structural Analysis – Undergraduate, Teaching Assistant - Politecnico di Milano
- Structural rehabilitation of buildings – Undergraduate, Teaching Assistant - Politecnico di Milano
- Modelling the mechanics of masonry structures – Doctorate, Module Contributor - Politecnico di Milano
- Solid Mechanics – Undergraduate, Teaching Assistant - Politecnico di Milano
- Fundamentals of structural design – Undergraduate, Teaching Assistant - Politecnico di Milano
- Structural modeling and analysis – Undergraduate, Teaching Assistant - Politecnico di Milano
Biography
Dr. Elisa Bertolesi is currently a Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Cardiff University, where she leads a dynamic research group with a strong emphasis on doctoral research. She earned her PhD with Honours in Architecture, Built Environment & Construction Engineering from the Politecnico di Milano (Italy). Dr. Bertolesi's research focus lies in the development of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) strategies, particularly utilizing fiber-optic technologies for the real-time monitoring of riveted steel railway bridges. Her work has contributed to identifying potential risks of collapse due to fatigue from increased traffic volumes and assessing the robustness of these structures in the face of progressive damage. Her achievements include international recognition for her PhD thesis, which received the Postgraduate Project Prize from the International Masonry Society in London, UK. Dr. Bertolesi has collaborated with various universities in the UK and overseas, as well as companies, resulting in numerous publications in international journals. With over 36 published papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals, Dr. Bertolesi's academic profile reflects a high degree of international activity. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) in the UK and a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK), CEng, MICE. Dr. Bertolesi serves as a peer reviewer for 17 high-impact factor journals and is a member of editorial boards for prominent journals in her field. Beyond her academic pursuits, Dr. Bertolesi is actively engaged in scientific divulgation, participating in seminars and events globally. Her recent selection to participate in the Go Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Action Student Challenge at York University (Canada) demonstrates her commitment to global collaboration and addressing challenges through a multidisciplinary lens.
Honours and awards
- Editor-in-Chief, Leroy Gardner, has selected the paper: ‘Robustness of steel truss bridges: Laboratory testing of a full-scale 21-metre bridge span’ as his ‘Featured Article’ from the February 2021 issue of Structures journal.
- International Masonry Society, Postgraduate Project Prize 2016
Professional memberships
- EDI Hub+ Inclusion Advocate
- Project Earth Advisor
- Member of the Institution of Civil Engineering (CEng, MICE)
- Fellow of the Higher Education (FHEA)
- Full College Member EPSRC - Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council
- Member of the International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures RILEM
Academic positions
- 2023 - to date: Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering, Cardiff University, UK
- 2020 - 2023: Lecturer in Structural Engineering, Brunel University London, UK
- 2020 - 2020: Postdoctoral Fellow Juan de la Cierva, Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, Spain
- 2018 - 2020: Postdoctoral Fellow, Universitat Politécnica de Valencia, Spain
- 2017-2018: Postdoctoral Fellow, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Speaking engagements
- SAHC 2025: Scientific Committe member.
- WCEE2024, Technical Session, Title: Bridges in multi-hazard environment: monitoring and analysis under flooding and earthquakes. In collaboration with Prof. Maria Pina Limongelli (Politecnico di Milano), Dr. Stergios-Aristoteles Mitoulis (University of Birmingham, UK) and Dr. Emmanouil Rovithis (Democritus University of Thrace, Greece).
- Research Seminar at Imperial College London (UK), 2023. Title: Structural Health Monitoring and Robustness assessment of old riveted railway bridges.
- Go Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Action Student Challenge hosted by York University in Canada, 2022. The focus of the initiative is on enhancing global learning opportunities, particularly for students from diverse backgrounds such as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, those with low-income, or students living with disabilities. It emphasizes sending students to non-traditional destination countries in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. This experience broadens students' understanding of the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and provides them with a platform to contribute to these goals irrespective of their field of study.
- Semi-Plenary lecture at MuRiCo 7 2021, Mini symposium, Title: Advanced computational models of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) materials applied to masonry structures.
Outreach activities
- Concrete Laboratory Experience 2024, RAEng ENGAGE Project School.
- Museum After Dark 2024: Resilient Structures and Construction Materials exhibition.
Committees and reviewing
- Associate Editor of Structures, Elsevier (2026 - to date)
- Editor - Journal of Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier (2023 - to date)
- Assistant Editor - Journal of Building and Environment, Elsevier (2022 - to date)
- International Editorial Board Member - Journal of Composites for Construction, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) (2020 - to date)
- Editorial Board Member - Scientific Reports, Springer Nature (2021 - 2024)
- Leading Editor: Special Issue of the Structures journal (Elsevier) entitled "Advances in the design and simulation of masonry infilled structures under extreme loads" in collaboration with Dr. Manuel Buitrago (Universitat Politecnica de Valencia - Spain), Prof. Jason Ingham (University of Auckland - New Zealand) and Prof. Bing Li (Nanyang Technological University - Singapore) (2022)
- Managing Editor - Journal of Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier (2018 - 2023)
- Guest Editor - Collection "Numerical Modeling Trends for Historical Masonry Structures", Frontiers in Built Environment (Computational Methods in Structural Engineering) (2019)
Supervisions
Embark on an enriching PhD journey with my research group at Cardiff University and delve into the forefront of innovative solutions for preserving and monitoring cultural heritage structures.
Current supervision
Past projects
VISITING SCIENTISTS:
- 1st December 2024 - 31st May 2025 - Giovanni Moretti, PhD student from Roma Tre University (Italy).Topic: Giovanni’s research focuses on collaborative research activities centered around studying the durability of inorganic (e.g., Steel Reinforced Grout) and organic (e.g., Steel Reinforced Polymer) strengthening materials, specifically examining how their bond performance to concrete supports is affected by exposure to aggressive environmental conditions. This collaboration will provide valuable insights into the long-term behavior and structural integrity of such systems, complementing our ongoing research efforts.
- 5th June 2025 - 30th November 2025 - Ingrid Xavier de Oliveira, Master student from University of Campinas (Brazil). Research Internship Abroad (BEPE) - FAPESP process number 2024/07576-0. Topic: The proposed project focuses on simulating progressive collapse in frames, excluding infill masonry, while considering stochastic parameter analysis. The methodology involves two-dimensional finite element modelling, utilizing intelligent sampling techniques such as Latin Hypercube Sampling (LHS), along with the Pushdown method to analyse progressive collapse. This approach evaluates the redistribution of forces among structural elements and assesses the sensitivity of structures to collapse.
- 3rd November 2025 - 4th May 2026 - Luigi Salvatore Rainone, PhD student from Politecnico di Bari (Italy). Topic: Luigi's research focuses on the development of advanced numerical simulations for the structural analysis of heritage buildings. This aligns closely with existing research priorities at Cardiff University and complements ongoing work within the School of Engineering on conservation engineering and computational modelling of historic structures.
- 11th May 2026 - 13th August 2026 - Erika Gabriela Ortega Guamán, PhD student from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (Chile). Topic: Ortega will conduct research related to her doctoral thesis entitled: “Seismic performance of unreinforced masonry walls with openings strengthened with TRM through an experimental and numerical approach”. Her work at Cardiff University will focus on the numerical modelling component of her research, specifically the development and calibration of finite element models based on previously obtained experimental results.
Contact Details
[email protected]
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Queen's Buildings - South Building, Floor 3rd, Room S3.04, 5 The Parade, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AA
Research themes
Specialisms
- Architectural heritage and conservation
- Civil engineering
- Progressive Collapse
- Strengthening of existing structures
- Structural Health Monitoring