PROFESSORE ORDINARIO, UNIV. DI NAPOLI FEDERICO II, Italy
🌟 Prof. Marco Di Ludovico is a renowned Associate Professor of Structural Engineering at the University of Naples Federico II, Italy. With over 15 years of expertise in seismic risk assessment and structural engineering, he has contributed significantly to advancing sustainable and resilient construction practices. Prof. Di Ludovico has held various institutional roles, including overseeing quality control at the Laboratory of Structural Engineering and the Full-Scale Testing Laboratory. His extensive research, teaching, and publication record highlight his dedication to structural innovation and cultural heritage preservation.
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Education
🎓 Prof. Marco Di Ludovico holds a Ph.D. in Seismic Risk from the University of Naples Federico II (2007) and an MSc in Civil Engineering with Summa cum Laude honors from the same institution (2003). His academic foundation is marked by excellence in engineering and applied research.
Experience
💼 Prof. Di Ludovico is currently an Associate Professor of Structural Engineering at the Department of Structures for Engineering and Architecture (DIST), University of Naples Federico II, a position he has held since 2018. He started his academic career as an Assistant Professor in 2007 after completing a Postdoctoral Fellowship. His international exposure includes being a Visiting Scholar at the University of Missouri-Rolla’s Center for Infrastructure Engineering Studies in 2002. His career is defined by innovative research and impactful teaching.
Research Interests
🔍 Prof. Di Ludovico’s research focuses on seismic risk assessment, sustainable construction materials, innovative retrofitting techniques, and the protection of cultural heritage masonry structures. His interdisciplinary work bridges structural engineering, green construction, and heritage preservation.
Awards
🏆 Prof. Di Ludovico’s notable achievements include being a Guest Editor for prestigious journals such as Heritage and Buildings, where he has curated special issues on cultural heritage and sustainable construction. His leadership in competitive research projects, such as MARIE CURIE and MACE IMAST, showcases his excellence in collaborative research.
Publications
Bond efficiency of EBR and NSM FRP systems for strengthening concrete members
Structural upgrade using basalt fibers for concrete confinement
Reconstruction process of damaged residential buildings outside historical centres after the L’Aquila earthquake: part I—” light damage” reconstruction
The Italian guidelines for seismic risk classification of constructions: technical principles and validation
Reconstruction process of damaged residential buildings outside historical centres after the L’Aquila earthquake: part II—“heavy damage” reconstruction