Dr. Antonino Iannuzzo

 

Biography
Dr. Antonino Iannuzzo is an Assistant Professor (RTDB) in Solid and Structural Mechanics at the University of Sannio, Italy. He was appointed through the prestigious international Rita Levi Montalcini Programme, which funds his research project titled "A Computational Inverse-Analysis Framework to Correlate Pathologies in Unreinforced Masonry Structures to Complex Boundary Changes and Assess Their Residual Stability."

His research focuses on computational mechanics, with a specialization in unilateral structures, energy-based methods, crack pattern identification, and the integration of artificial intelligence in structural assessment.

Dr. Iannuzzo earned his Ph.D. in Structural Mechanics in 2017 from the University of Naples Federico II, where he developed innovative methods for modeling crack patterns in historic masonry structures. He then joined the P.LIN.I.V.S. Centre in Naples, contributing to large-scale seismic assessments of heritage buildings.

As a Postdoctoral Researcher at ETH Zurich, within the Block Research Group, he led research for an SNSF-funded project on masonry structures and played a central role in developing COMPAS Masonry, an open-source framework for assessing and designing masonry structures. In 2022, he served as Senior Lecturer at Swinburne University in Melbourne, where he advanced no-tension design methods. Since 2023, he has been the lead organizer of the International Summer School on Historic Masonry Structures (HIMASS).

 

Keynote Talk
Bridging Centuries: Reimagining Ancient Masonry Logic Through Digital Technologies for Sustainable Construction

Abstract
Unreinforced Masonry (URM) structures represent one of the most ancient and inherently sustainable forms of construction, deeply embedded in the cultural and architectural heritage of many civilizations. Preserving and adaptively reusing these structures not only strengthens the identity of our built environment but also contributes to sustainability by reducing both the ecological footprint of the construction sector and the consumption of undeveloped land.

Recent advances in computational modelling and digital technologies now enable accurate, large-scale structural assessments that are compatible with the time and budget constraints of modern engineering practice. These tools allow for more precise, non-invasive, and less conservative interventions, avoiding overdesign and unnecessary modifications.

In this keynote, Dr. Iannuzzo will present a comprehensive framework of computational tools developed in collaboration with leading researchers for the analysis of masonry structures. Special emphasis will be placed on the integration of artificial intelligence and vision-based systems for real-time structural assessment. While these tools serve heritage conservation, they are also reinterpreted to inspire new masonry-informed design, merging historical logic with contemporary sustainability.

A featured case study will explore the design and analysis of an innovative stereotomic floor system, conceived using the geometric principles of historical vaulted architecture, yet reimagined through cutting-edge digital technologies to serve the needs of modern sustainable construction.