What is it about?
Dr. Alessio Pipinato (Prof. Eng. Arch., Ph.D., A.M. ASCE, AMAIA) is a prominent Italian figure in the field of construction and architecture. He has a doctoral degree in Structural Design as well as an MBAE (Master’s in Business Administration Essential) from the London School of Economics and Political Science. As an expert engineer and architect, Dr. Pipinato has spearheaded numerous construction management projects dealing with infrastructure, building, and urban planning.
Dr. Pipinato has collaborated on educational and research projects with some of the world's leading institutions and universities. He has also worked with renowned global creatives such as David Chipperfield and Klaus Kada. With over 200 publications to his credit, Dr. Pipinato has been universally recognized and honored by prestigious civil engineering societies.
He currently serves as the Technical and Scientific Director of Alessio Pipinato & Partners, a firm dedicated to designing solutions and interventions for the construction and remodeling of bridges, viaducts, large buildings, and other infrastructure. As part of the company, Dr. Pipinato also offers his expertise in building damage survey, drawing on his knowledge of earthquakes.
Why is it important?
He led the modern conception of several structural and architectural projects to produce some of the best construction works. His efforts have been crucial to the safety of infrastructure against aging and catastrophic earthquakes. As a specialist in bridge and infrastructure design, assessment, maintenance, and management, Dr. Pipinato continues to lead impactful research on various related topics.