CRICT has documented expertise in the development, application, and optimization of engineered formulations of matrices and surface coatings, which it has been working on for some time with scientific contributions aimed at evaluating the effect of such strategies on material performance, especially mechanical. CRICT also conducts research in the field of structural materials, recycled materials from various sectors (ceramics, mechanics, agri-food, construction) with the goal of reusing them in building products, and on microplastics, studying their degradation even under UV rays. The expertise ranges from materials engineering to structural engineering, from chemistry to surface physics.
For the specific needs of the project, CRICT has documented expertise and equipment for the surface treatment of reinforcing materials (e.g., fibers) and compositional modification (e.g., of matrices). In CASA, it will work on improving durability, mechanical performance, and optimizing mixtures to partially compensate for the performance loss caused by the introduction of waste. CRICT will also perform leaching, stability, health, and mechanical performance tests on sample batches to optimize formulations and coatings.
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people
NOBILI ANDREA
Coordinator of the CRICT Unit – UNIMORE
Associate Professor in Structural Science (ICAR/08) – DIEF, UniMORE
Personal University Website: LINK
ORCID: 0000-0002-9657-5903
Andrea Nobili, graduated in Mechanical Engineering, obtained his Ph.D. in Materials Engineering in 2002 from the University of Modena. He has been a University Researcher (2008-2018) and since 2018 an Associate Professor in Structural Science at the “Enzo Ferrari” Department of Engineering at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
Since 2008, he has taught several courses at the University of Modena in the Bachelor and Master’s Degree programs in Civil Engineering and at the University of San Marino.
He is the author of over 70 scientific publications in Scopus-indexed international journals, focusing on mechanical modeling of structures and materials, linear and non-linear wave propagation, asymptotic and analytical methods, and the experimental evaluation of the mechanical properties and durability of cementitious matrix composites, including those containing waste products.
He has been a visiting professor at Keele (UK), Aberystwyth (UK), Sheffield (UK), Dresden (DE), and the MFO – Mathematisches Forschungsinstitut Oberwolfach (DE).
He is currently the President of the Joint Faculty-Student Commission of the Department, participates in the University’s Building Commission, and is the Deputy Coordinator of the Ph.D. Program in Civil, Environmental, and Materials Engineering.
He is also, along with Prof. Cristina Siligardi, the coordinator of WP3 in Spoke 1 of the PNRR Ecosister, where UniMORE is the WP leader, as well as the PI of several national and European funded projects.
He is a member of the scientific societies: GNFM, CISCO, and SNP.
SILIGARDI CRISTINA
Full Professor in Materials Science and Technology (ING-IND/22) – DIEF, UniMORE
Email: cristina.siligardi@unimore.it
Personal University Website: LINK
ORCID: 0000-0003-1642-832X
Cristina Siligardi, graduated in Chemistry in 1991, obtained her Ph.D. in Materials Engineering in 1997 from the University of Modena. She has been a University Researcher (2000-2006), Associate Professor (2006-2020), and Full Professor since January 20, 2020, in Materials Science and Technology at the “Enzo Ferrari” Department of Engineering at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
Since 2000, she has taught several courses at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in the Bachelor and Master’s Degree programs in Civil Engineering and Materials Engineering.
She is the author of over 190 scientific publications in Scopus-indexed international journals, focusing on ceramic, glass, and glass-ceramic materials. In recent years, she has focused on the degradation of microplastics.
She was a professor at the University of Pisa.
She is currently the President of the Italian Ceramic Society, Director of the second-level master’s program in Ceramic Enterprise and Technology, and University Coordinator of the Ceramic Task Force group.
Along with Prof. Andrea Nobili, she is the coordinator of WP3 in Spoke 1 of the PNRR Ecosister, where UniMORE is the WP leader, and the PI of several national and European funded projects.
She is a member of the scientific societies: JACS, ICerS, AIMAT, and is an Associate Editor of JACS, Ceramics, and the International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology.
LANZONI LUCA
Associate Professor in Structural Science (ICAR/08) – DIEF, UniMORE
Email: luca.lanzoni@unimore.it
Personal University Website: LINK
ORCID: 0000-0002-3513-0273
Luca Lanzoni graduated in Civil Engineering from the University of Ferrara and obtained his Ph.D. in 2008. From 2018–2020, he was an RTD-B in SSD ICAR/08, and since 2020, he has been an Associate Professor of Structural Science at the DIEF-UniMoRe Department.
He is the author and co-author of over 70 scientific publications in international journals, numerous national and international conference proceedings, and several book chapters and monographs. His main research topics include the study of porous multiphase materials (poro-viscoelastic), modeling hyperelastic materials in finite elasticity, mechanical damage modeling, homogenization problems in composite materials, and contact problems between structural elements (coatings, beams, plates) and non-local supports.
Since 2009, he has been teaching “Theory of Structures” in the Master’s Degree program in Civil Engineering (1st year Master’s, 9 CFU, 81 hours) and since 2018, he has been teaching “Advanced Structural Mechanics” in the Bachelor’s Degree program in Civil and Environmental Engineering (3rd-year Bachelor’s, 9 CFU, 81 hours) at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
Since 2021, he has been the Director of the Interdepartmental CRICT-UniMoRe Center (http://www.crict.unimore.it) and since 2020, he has been the President of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Degree Council – Bachelor’s Degree and Professional Bachelor’s Degree.
He is involved in several research projects (PRIN, PRIN-PNRR, POC-ESTE, FAR Dipartimentali, FISA).
He is affiliated with the GNFM-INdAM Group and is a member of SISCo (Italian Society of Structural Science).
VINCENZI LORIS
Associate Professor in Construction Engineering (ICAR/09) – DIEF, UniMORE
Member of the CRICT Unit – UNIMORE
Email: loris.vincenzi@unimore.it
University personal website: LINK
ORCID: 0000-0003-2541-7104
Loris Vincenzi graduated in Civil Engineering from the University of Bologna and obtained a PhD in Structural Mechanics in 2005 at the same university. Since December 2009, he has been a researcher at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia and, from 2019, an Associate Professor in Construction Engineering at the “Enzo Ferrari” Engineering Department of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, where he conducts research and teaching activities.
Since 2010, he has been responsible for various courses, including “Seismic Engineering” for the Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and “Construction Techniques” for the Bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
He is the author of scientific articles in international and national journals and conferences. His main research topics include: i) dynamic identification and monitoring of civil structures; ii) optimization techniques and model updating procedures with applications to civil structures; iii) design methods and techniques for mitigating seismic action, mainly with reference to precast concrete structures and systems. Loris Vincenzi has conducted experimental activities focusing on research themes and third-party activities. His research has been supported by financial aid from the Department of Civil Protection, the Emilia Romagna Region, and the Ministry of University and Research (MIUR).
In the field of monitoring, he collaborates with numerous local authorities and companies to carry out dynamic tests on bridges and buildings, design monitoring systems for control and evaluation of the health status of structures, and conduct tests on pedestrian walkways to assess vibrations induced by pedestrians.
Finally, he participates in departmental activities as a member of commissions or sub-commissions, including the Department’s Spaces and Services Commission, the University Building Commission, and the Department Board.