Academic Position:Associate Professor of Mechanics of Solids and Structures

Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering

University of Pavia

Office: Structures & Materials Division (second floor)

Address: Via Adolfo Ferrata, 3 27100 Pavia – ITALY

E-mail: paolo.venini@unipv.it

Voice:  +39 0382 985464

Fax:     +39 0382 985589

Skype: venini paolo

Web:    dicar.unipv.eu

Research area: topology optimization of dynamical structures, viscoelasticity and optimization of viscoelastic frames, mixed finite elements, fracture mechanics, system-norm-based optimization

Courses: Probability and Statistics for Engineering Applications (with Professor Paolo Bazzurro)

Bio:

Born in Pavia, December, 19th 1968. Laurea in Civil Engineering (1991) and Mathematics (1997), both summa cum laude, University of Pavia – Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana Chamapign (1992) – Ph.D. in Structural Engineering (1995), Politecnico di Milano. Assistant Professor in Applied Mechanics (1994-2001) University of Pavia, Associate Professor in Mechanics of Solids and Structures (2001-present) University of Pavia. Habilitation for Full Professor in Mechanics of Solids and Strcutures (2017).

Paolo Venini’s research is focused on structural and topology optimization, finite elements and structural dynamics. Author of 37 papers on high impact factor international journals. Instructor of structural engineering classes on solid and structural mechanics. He is recipient of public as well as private funds in the areas of seismic rehabilitation of structures, fire design, finite elements analysis and design for electro-mechanical applications.

Paolo Venini works also as professional engineer as designer and clerk of works (structural engineering, seismic engineering, enviromental engineering, fire engineering, safety).