Ferdinando Totani | Geotecnica Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ferdinando Totani | Geotecnica Award | Best Researcher Award

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«Profile Summary

Ferdinando Totani is a highly accomplished civil and environmental engineer with a distinguished academic background from the University of Lā€™Aquila, Italy, including a Ph.D. in Civil and Land Engineering. His expertise spans geotechnical investigations, seismic risk mitigation, and earthquake engineering. With extensive research experience and participation in national projects, he has contributed significantly to the field of soil liquefaction and seismic hazard assessment. As a laboratory technician at the University of Lā€™Aquila, he continues to advance research in geotechnical engineering, emphasizing best practices for hydraulic derivation works. Ferdinand’s dedication to teaching and collaboration further enhances his professional profile.

šŸŒ Professional Profiles

 

  1. Scopus Profile

šŸŽ“ Academic Achievements and Professional Qualifications šŸ…

Ferdinando Totani has demonstrated outstanding academic prowess and professional dedication in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His educational journey at the University of Lā€™Aquila, Italy, is marked by exemplary achievements Bachelor’s Degree (25/02/2008): Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Thesis: “Mechanical modelling of the Vajont landslide”. Scored an impressive 110/110 cum laude with a special mention of the commission. Masterā€™s Degree (30/04/2010): Master’s Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Thesis: “Geotechnical investigations for the analysis and repair of the damage suffered by Palazzo Camponeschi (AQ) in the earthquake of 6 April 2009”. Achieved a remarkable score of 110/110 cum laude with special mention. PhD (07/04/2014): PhD in Civil and Land Engineering. Thesis: “Local seismic response and seismic risk mitigation using the jet grouting technique: a study applied to the western area of the city of L’Aquila”. Acknowledged with a special mention of the committee for research aptitude.

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ”¬ Professional Qualification (13/10/2010):

  • Registered member of the Professional Register of the Order of Engineers of the Province of L’Aquila (Italy), specializing in the Civil and Environmental sector.

šŸŒ Research Contributions and Grants šŸ’”

Ferdinando Totani has actively contributed to national research projects and received grants for his valuable work:

šŸ”¬ Participation in Funded Research Projects:

  • Engaged in seismological projects such as “COBaS: Constraining Observations into Seismic Hazard” as part of the INGV-DPC 2012-2013 convention.

šŸ” Research Grants:

  • Awarded Research Grant No. 18/2019 by the University of Lā€™Aquila for geotechnical research activities aimed at defining best practices in project approval and supervision of hydraulic derivation works.

šŸŒ International Research Exposure and Internships šŸŒ±

Ferdinando Totani’s research endeavors extend beyond borders:

šŸŒ International Internship:

  • Conducted research at the Reina Mercedes University of Seville, focusing on extending the geotechnical map of Seville and verifying liquefaction for metro line sites.

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ« Teaching Assignments šŸ“š

Ferdinando Totani has also contributed to education through teaching assignments:

šŸ“ Teaching Assignments:

  • Collaborated on teaching and support activities for the Master’s degree course in Civil Engineering, specializing in “EARTHQUAKE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING” at the University of Lā€™Aquila during the 2019-2020 academic year.

šŸ› ļø Work Experiences and Entrepreneurial Ventures šŸ’¼

Ferdinando Totani has a diverse professional background, including extensive experience as a freelancer engineer and an active involvement in technology transfer and entrepreneurial endeavors: šŸ‘· Freelancer Engineer (Present): Undertakes various engineering tasks independently, specializing in geotechnical design, slope stability analyses, environmental engineering, and local seismic response analyses. Responsibilities include: Geotechnical design, encompassing foundation design (shallow and deep foundations), retaining walls, and anchored bulkheads Conducting slope stability analyses for soil/rock landslides and assessing the stability of landfill slopes. Designing environmental engineering solutions. Providing consultancy services for local seismic response analyses, contributing insights to structural designs and seismic microzonation. Performing in-situ tests, including geotechnical and seismic tests, to assess site conditions and ground properties. šŸš€ Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship: Founding member of DRIMS SRL (Diagnostics, Retrofitting, and Innovation in Materials and Structures SRL), a spin-off dedicated to advancing engineering solutions. Location: Piazzale Pontieri n. 1 – Loc. Monteluco di Roio – 67100 Lā€™Aquila ā€“ DICEAA. Registered with REA: AQ – 132934 and VAT: 01947670665. Role: Serves as an expert in geotechnical engineering, contributing valuable insights and expertise to the company’s endeavors.šŸ’” Key Contributions: Played a pivotal role in establishing DRIMS SRL, leveraging expertise in geotechnical engineering to drive innovation and provide solutions in diagnostics, retrofitting, and materials and structures innovation. Actively involved in the commercialization of patents and technology transfer initiatives, fostering business development and contributing to the growth of the company.

šŸ“šTop Noted Publication

  1. Title: Site characterization by seismic dilatometer (SDMT) in the city of Lā€™Aquila
    • Authors: Monaco P, Totani G, Amoroso S, Totani F, Marchetti D.
    • Year: 2013
    • Journal: Rivista Italiana di Geotecnica
    • Volume/Issue: 47(3)
    • DOI: 10.4399/97888548369383

 

  1. Title: Seismic response analysis in the southern part of the historic centre of the City of Lā€™Aquila (Italy)
    • Authors: Ferraro A, Grasso S, Maugeri M, Totani F.
    • Year: 2016
    • Journal: Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
    • Volume/Issue: 88
    • Pages: 256-264
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2016.06.009

 

  1. Title: Post-event site investigation, monitoring, stability analysis, and modelling of a gas pipeline explosion
    • Authors: Totani G, Totani F, Celli D, Pasquali D, Di Risio M.
    • Year: 2017
    • Journal: Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention
    • Volume/Issue: 17
    • Pages: 86-92
    • DOI: 10.1007/s11668-016-0212-0

 

  1. Title: Experimental dispersion curves of non-penetrable soils from direct dynamic measurements using the seismic dilatometer (SDMT)
    • Authors: Aloisio, A., Totani, F., Totani, G.
    • Year: 2021
    • Journal: Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
    • Volume/Issue: 143
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2021.106616

 

  1. Title: Dispersion Curves of Transverse Waves Propagating in Multi-Layered Soils from Experimental Tests in a 100 m Deep Borehole
    • Authors: Aloisio A, Totani F, Alaggio R, Totani G.
    • Year: 2021
    • Journal: Geosciences
    • Volume/Issue: 11(5)
    • Pages: 207
    • DOI: 10.3390/geosciences11050207

 

  1. Title: Probabilistic shear wave velocity model based on downhole test database for Apennine flysch formations
    • Authors: Totani F, Aloisio A.
    • Year: 2023
    • Journal: Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
    • Volume/Issue: 173
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2023.108132

 

  1. Title: Two-Dimensional Seismic Response Analysis to Evaluate the Site Effects of the New Belvedere Bridge (Lā€™Aquila, Central Italy)

 

  1. Title: Strategies to stabilise a complex instability phenomenon in Central Italy
    • Authors: Totani F, Totani G, Tomei V.
    • Year: 2023
    • Journal: IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
    • Volume/Issue: 1249(1)
    • Pages: 012010
    • DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/1249/1/012010

 

  1. Title: Topographic seismic effects and avalanche hazard: A case study of Mount Siella (Lā€™Aquila, Central Italy)
    • Authors: Totani F.
    • Year: 2024
    • Journal: Journal of Mountain Science
    • Volume/Issue: 21(2)
    • Pages: 662-675
    • DOI: 10.1007/s11629-023-8379-9

Haoyu Huang | Structural engineering | Young Scientist Award

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Ā Dr . Haoyu Huang | Structural engineering | Young Scientist Award

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«Profile Summary

A distinguished civil engineer with a Ph.D. from the University of Bath, UK, specializing in structural vibration control and modern timber structures. Extensive experience as a lecturer at Newcastle University, UK, and Beijing University of Technology, China, with a focus on bio-based material constructions and smart materials. Recognized for leading initiatives in timber floor vibration standards and developing multiple tuned mass damper systems. Principal Investigator for projects funded by prestigious organizations. Active involvement in consultancy, research, and academic engagement, including editorial roles and conference organization. Committed to advancing the field through teaching, research, and administrative leadership.

šŸŒ Professional Profiles

 

  1. Scopus Profile

Qualifications šŸŽ“

I was awarded a Bachelor of Engineering degree in civil engineering, and then focused on structural vibration control and modern timber structures during my Ph.D. degree. My Ph.D. thesis explored a temperature controlled semi-active tuned mass damper using
shape memory alloy for vibration reduction applications. Certificates summary: 06/2023, Fellowship of the Institute of Higher Education Academy, UK 09/2018, Teaching Certification by Ministry of Education, Peopleā€™s Republic of China 07/2017, PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Bath, UK
07/2013, BEng in Civil Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, China

Employment History šŸ’¼

  • Lecturer in Structural Engineering, Newcastle University, UK, 2022-present
  • Lecturer, Faulty of Architecture, Civil and Transportation Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, China, 2017-2022

Research Interests šŸ”¬

  • Leading research on bio-based material constructions for earthquake response, wind/human-induced vibration, innovative use of smart materials, and structural vibration control.

Impact šŸ’„

  • Leading initiatives in timber floor vibration standards and development of multiple tuned mass damper systems for timber floors.
  • Investigating wind-induced vibration of tall timber structures across Europe, contributing to industry design standards.

Research Projects šŸš€

  • Principal Investigator for multiple projects funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China and other organizations.
  • Collaborator on various research projects focusing on seismic control, wind-induced vibration, and urban viaduct mechanisms.

Consultancy Projects šŸ—ļø

  • Conducted consultancy on wind-induced vibration of timber structures for Martisons, Sweden.

Research and Personal Awards šŸ†

  • Received Assessment with Excellence awards from Beijing University of Technology.

Invited Seminars/Lectures šŸ—£ļø

  • Delivered seminars on timber floor vibrations, seismic control, and shape memory alloy applications at various institutions.

External Academic Engagement šŸŒ

  • Editorial board member and guest editor for journals, reviewer for multiple academic journals, and active member of Wood Technical Forum.

Conference Organization šŸŽŖ

  • Co-organized international conferences and served as conference coordinator.

Teaching and Supervision šŸ“š

  • Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in structural engineering and supervised numerous student projects.

Administrative Role šŸ¢

  • School Exchange Coordinator at Newcastle University, providing mentorship and organizing internationalization seminars for students.

šŸ“šTop Noted Publication

    • Title: Enhancing resilience in timber connections with SMA dowel and DVW reinforcement
      • Authors: Huang H.*, Chang WS.
      • Year: 2023
      • Journal: Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers ā€“ Engineering History and Heritage

 

    • Title: Cross-laminated timber (CLT) floor serviceability under multi-person loading: impact of beamā€“panel connections
      • Authors: Zhang J, Zhang C, Li Y, Chang W-S, Huang H.*
      • Year: 2023
      • Journal: Engineering Structures

 

    • Title: Seismic control of cross laminated timber (CLT) structure with shape memory alloy-based semi-active tuned mass damper (SMA-STMD)
      • Authors: Yan L, Li Y, Chang W-S, Huang H*.
      • Year: 2023
      • Journal: Structures

 

    • Title: Reinforcement of Timber Dowel-Type Connections Using Self-Tapping Screws and the Influence of Thread Configurations
      • Authors: Zhang C, Huang H, Li X, Xue S, Chang W, Sun G.
      • Year: 2023
      • Journal: Forests

 

    • Title: Research status of vibration performance of orthogonal glulam floor slabs under artificial excitation
      • Authors: Huang H*, Wang C, Du X.
      • Year: 2022
      • Journal: Journal of Nanjing Tech University

 

    • Title: The Effect of the Environment on the Serviceability of the Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Floor: Virtual Reality as a Research Tool
      • Authors: Huang H*, Zhang J, Uttley J, Chang WS, Wang BJ.
      • Year: 2022
      • Journal: Advances in Civil Engineering

 

    • Title: Parametric design of developable structure based on yoshimura origami pattern
      • Authors: Jiang H, Liu W*, Huang H, Wang Y.
      • Year: 2022
      • Journal: Sustainable Structures

 

    • Title: A study on the microstructural evolution and subgrain size dependent constitutive equation of a type of maraging steel in the solid solution treatment process
      • Authors: Zhu YZ, Zhao TY, Huang H, Peng H, Hu FW, Yin SY.
      • Year: 2021
      • Journal: Materials Research Express

 

    • Title: Performance of the hollow-core cross-laminated timber (HC-CLT) floor under human-induced vibration
      • Authors: Huang, H.*, Lin, X., Zhang, J., Wu, Z., Wang, C., Wang B. J.
      • Year: 2021
      • Journal: Structures

 

    • Title: A study on the microstructural evolution and subgrain size dependent constitutive equation of a type of maraging steel in the solid solution treatment process
      • Authors: Zhu, Y.*, Zhao, T., Huang, H., Peng, H., Hu, F., Yin, S.
      • Year: 2021
      • Journal: Materials Research Express

 

    • Title: Predicting the human-induced vibration of cross laminated timber floor under multi-person loadings
      • Authors: Wang, C., Chang, W.-S., Yan, W., Huang. H.*
      • Year: 2021
      • Journal: Structures

 

    • Title: Reducing human-induced vibration of cross laminated timber floor – Application of multi-TMD system
      • Authors: Huang, H., Wang, C., Chang, W. -S. *
      • Year: 2020
      • Journal: Structural Control and Health Monitoring

 

    • Title: Adaptive tuned mass damper with shape memory alloy for seismic application
      • Authors: Huang, H., Mosalam, K. M., Chang, W. -S. *
      • Year: 2020
      • Journal: Engineering Structures

 

    • Title: Abnormal grain growth mechanism of the twin-roller cast Al-Fe-Si alloy in the annealing process
      • Authors: Zhu, Y-Z.*, Peng, H., Huang, H. and Li, J.
      • Year: 2020
      • Journal: Advances in Materials Science and Engineering

 

    • Title: Re-tuning an off-tuned tuned mass damper by adjusting temperature of shape memory alloy: exposed to wind action
      • Authors: Huang, H., Chang, W. -S.*,
      • Year: 2020
      • Journal: Structures