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Simona Bianchi, Ph.D. P.E. is an Assistant Professor at the ReStruct Group in the Faculty of Architecture at TU Delft. Her research focuses on risk assessment, climate and disaster resilience, performance-based design and sustainable technologies. She has been awarded several prestigious grants (EU-funded Marie Curie Fellowship, NWO Veni grant), to advance her work on climate and disaster resilience. She is the Technical Lead for the Horizon Europe MULTICARE project, which aims to develop low-carbon resilient technologies for buildings. Throughout her career, Simona has actively participated in and coordinated numerous international research projects, fostering collaborations with public and private institutions worldwide. These efforts have contributed to her extensive expertise in experimental testing.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctorate, Sapienza University of Rome
Nov 2016 → Feb 2020
Master's degree, Sapienza University of Rome
Sept 2012 → Jul 2015
Erasmus Thesis Abroad Project, University of Canterbury
Sept 2014 → Jan 2015
Bachelor's degree, Sapienza University of Rome
Sept 2009 → Oct 2012
External positions
Postdoctoral Researcher, Sapienza University of Rome
Mar 2020 → Jun 2021
Intern, National Laboratory of Civil Engineering (LNEC)
Mar 2019 → Aug 2019
Intern, Arup
Feb 2018 → Dec 2018
Research Assistant, Sapienza University of Rome
Apr 2016 → Oct 2016
Structural Engineer, INNOVA AE
Sept 2015 → Mar 2016
Keywords (LCC)
- TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
- Climate resilience
- Performance-based design
- Risk assessment
- Earthquake engineering
- Building Technology
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Sustainability model for precast concrete buildings. Case study: Commercial building in Reggio Calabria (Italy)
Josa, I., Monserrat-López, A., Bianchi, S., Ciurlanti, J., D'Amore, S., Pampanin, S. & de la Fuente, A., 2025, In: Structural Concrete. 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Thermal Resilience to Extreme Heat: Preliminary Study on Thermal Fragility Curves
Kim, K., Bianchi, S., Konstantinou, T., Overend, M., Ciurlanti, J. & Luna-Navarro, A., 2025, Multiphysics and Multiscale Building Physics: Proceedings of the 9th International Building Physics Conference (IBPC 2024) Volume 2: Urban Physics and Energy Efficiency. Berardi, U. (ed.). Singapore: Springer, p. 350-357 8 p. (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; vol. 553 LNCE).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceedings/Edited volume › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
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A multi-criteria decision support framework for designing seismic and thermal resilient facades
Kim, K., Luna-Navarro, A., Ciurlanti, J. & Bianchi, S., 2024, In: Architecture, Structures and Construction. 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Fragility functions for low-damage post-tensioned timber frames
Matteoni, M., Ciurlanti, J., Bianchi, S. & Pampanin, S., 2024, In: Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics. 53, 15, p. 4741-4762 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Influence of design variables on seismic performance of unitized curtain walls: A parametric experimental study
Bianchi, S., Lori, G., Hayez, V., Overend, M. & Manara, G., 2024, In: Glass Structures and Engineering. 9, 2, p. 165-184 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Prizes
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Marie-Curie Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Bianchi, S. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Press/Media
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Dertien veelbelovende jonge Delftse onderzoekers ontvangen Veni-beurs
C.E. Groenland, I.M. Olkhovskaia, S.J.M. Dr Potin, M. Ramgraber, Y.B. Vogel, S. Bianchi, V.N.S.R. Dwarka, C. Gao, N. Pannozzo, Shibo Zou, Tessel Bouwens, Mark de Geus, Adrian Mularczyk & S.G. Pearson
19/07/24
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement
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Resisting earthquakes is a good first step
21/03/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement