My Message

Can we develop new, more sustainable building materials based on past knowledge? Can we decode the empirical knowledge of the past, translate it into modern scientific knowledge, and use it to develop new construction materials that are more respectful of the environment?
My research interests are centred around the development of low- and zero-carbon construction materials inspired by the past, tailored to tomorrow’s construction industry.
My multidisciplinary background allows me to understand the needs of the modern construction industry and bring these inside the laboratories where the new materials are developed. My expertise in the field of material culture (developed at the Institute for the History of Material Culture of Genoa, Italy) allows me to learn from the empirical knowledge of the past, and use this to further our knowledge of the past societies and to develop innovative construction materials.

Homines Dum Docent Discunt

(Men learn while they teach)

– Seneca

Background

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Experience

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