Brief Description
The University of L'Aquila presents a scientific-technological character, and it is best known for its Engineering, Medicine and Science schools. It has also established links with research centres all over the world and is actively contributing to the achievement of the SDGs of 2030. In the UI GreenMetric UnivAQ is ranked 37th globally and 5th in Italy, 1st in the indicator Education. In the 2022 edition where the overall ranking includes 1.406 universities it has been ranked among the top 300.
Role in the U_CAN Project
In the U_CAN project, our organization plays the role of coordinator for technology modernization and standardisation initiatives. We bring our expertise in the development and implementation of post-disaster reconstruction strategies (procedures for reuse of war demolition materials, renovation/energy retrofit protocols, nature-based solutions for the mitigation of urban vulnerability). Our research is supported by a network of laboratories engaged in the urban and environmental sustainability. The different areas of expertise are coordinated by the five members listed below but the team is composed of 13 people.
Our Team
Alessandra Tosone
Models for circular economy in building sector; Leading
Marianna Rotilio
Models for circular economy in building sector; Leading
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Danilo Di Donato
Monitoring and managing rubble storage as a material bank; Leading
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Marcello Di Risio
Sustainable design of hydraulic and maritime engineering works and hydraulic risk management
Alessandro Marucci
Sustainable urban planning to reduce land consumption; Team member