Mrs Silvia Pinasco | Earthquake Engineering | Best Researcher Award

PhD student,University of Genoa, Italy

Silvia Pinasco is a dedicated researcher in civil engineering, specializing in risk and resilience engineering for natural, industrialized, and built environments. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at the University of Genoa, focusing on structural vulnerability and seismic risk assessment of masonry buildings. She has actively contributed to multiple research projects and conferences in the field of earthquake engineering. With a strong academic background and professional experience in structural analysis, she has worked on building modeling, cost estimation, and engineering assessments. Her research is published in high-impact journals and presented at international conferences. Silvia’s expertise lies in numerical simulations, seismic fragility assessment, and machine learning applications for structural vulnerability analysis. Her commitment to advancing knowledge in earthquake engineering is evident in her numerous contributions to academia.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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STRENGTHS FOR THE AWARD

1. Strong Educational Background 🎓 – Silvia Pinasco holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with top honors (110/110) and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Risk and Resilience Engineering, demonstrating academic excellence.
2. Specialized Research Focus 📚 – Her research on seismic vulnerability, risk assessment, and machine learning applications in structural engineering is crucial for disaster resilience.
3. High-Impact Publications 📖 – She has authored multiple papers in reputed journals and conferences, such as Procedia Structural Integrity, Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, and WCEE.
4. Practical Experience 🏗️ – Hands-on work in building modeling and cost estimation complements her academic research, bridging theory with real-world applications.
5. International Recognition 🌍 – Collaborations with international researchers and participation in global conferences position her research at a high level.

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENTS

• Broader Application of Research 🔬 – Expanding her work beyond seismic vulnerability to include climate resilience or AI-driven predictive models could enhance impact.
• Industry Collaborations 🤝 – Strengthening partnerships with engineering firms and government agencies can increase the practical applications of her findings.
• Funding & Leadership Roles 💰 – Leading large-scale funded research projects or mentoring young researchers would solidify her reputation.

EDUCATION 🎓

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering – University of Genoa, Department of Civil, Chemical, and Environmental Engineering (Graduated: March 30, 2021, Final Grade: 110/110)
• State Examination for Civil and Environmental Engineer Qualification – University of Genoa (First session, 2021, Final Score: 50/50)
• Certification of 24 CFU for Teaching – University of Genoa (Completed: July 15, 2020)
• Ph.D. in Risk and Resilience Engineering for the Natural, Industrialized, and Built Environments – University of Genoa, Department of Civil, Chemical, and Environmental Engineering (37th Cycle, Ongoing since November 2021)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 🏗️

• Building Modeling & Structural Analysis – Utilized Edilclima software for structural modeling and analysis.
• Cost Estimation & Metric Calculations – Conducted financial assessments and material calculations for construction projects.
• Engineering Consultancy – Worked at General Engineering SRL, Genoa, Italy (April 2021 – October 2021), contributing to various civil engineering projects.
• Seismic Vulnerability Studies – Focused on earthquake engineering, particularly seismic fragility and resilience of masonry structures.
• Numerical Simulations & Machine Learning – Applied computational techniques for structural safety assessments.

AWARDS AND HONORS 🏅

• Best Research Contribution Award – Recognized for outstanding work in earthquake engineering.
• Scholarship for Doctoral Studies – Awarded funding for Ph.D. research in seismic vulnerability.
• Conference Presentation Recognition – Acknowledged for high-impact presentations at international conferences.
• Top Performer in Civil Engineering – Achieved top academic ranking in master’s degree (110/110).
• Publication Excellence Award – Recognized for contributions to computational modeling and structural risk assessment.

RESEARCH FOCUS 🔬

Silvia Pinasco’s research primarily focuses on seismic vulnerability assessment of historical masonry buildings, with a special emphasis on structures in urban aggregates. She applies numerical simulations, fragility curves, and machine learning to predict structural behavior under seismic loads. Her work aims to develop resilient engineering solutions for mitigating earthquake damage. She collaborates on international research projects addressing earthquake-induced risks, structural dynamics, and safety assessments. Her research contributions are widely recognized in earthquake engineering conferences and journals, helping advance structural resilience methodologies.

PUBLICATION TOP NOTES📚

• On the vulnerability features of historical masonry buildings in aggregate – Procedia Structural Integrity, 2023
• Numerical investigation of the seismic response of an unreinforced masonry residential building hit by the Zagreb earthquake in 2020 – 2CroCEE, 2023
• Machine learning-based identification of vulnerability factors for masonry buildings in aggregate: The historical centre of Casentino hit by the 2009 L’Aquila earthquake – COMPDYN 2023
• Development of fragility curves of masonry buildings built in a regular row aggregate – 18th WCEE, 2024
• Seismic fragility assessment of existing masonry buildings in aggregate located in Zagreb – Under review, Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, Springer
• Unreinforced Masonry Buildings in Aggregate of Urban Settlements: Current Approaches and Critical Issues for the Seismic Vulnerability Assessment – Under review, Structures, Elsevier

CONCLUSION

Silvia Pinasco is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her expertise in structural dynamics, seismic risk assessment, and advanced engineering methodologies. While expanding her research scope and industry ties could further elevate her profile, her current achievements already place her among the top researchers in her field. 🚀