About me

I am a structural designer and researcher with strong interest in AI, sustainable design, historic structures and optimization.

I am an incoming postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Augmented Computational Design in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (Design++) where I will be hosted by the Block Research Group and the Interactive Visualization & Intelligence Augmentation Lab researching on AI agents for structural design. I am also a structural engineer consultant in the architectural & engineering firm Skidmore Owings & Merrill (SOM) where I assist with complex structural engineering projects.

My work focuses on the interface of structural mechanics, computational design and architecture. I aim to bring new technologies, such as AI and AR to improve the productivity in the AEC industry helping to design efficient low-carbon structures and preserve and protect existing buildings.

On my doctoral dissertation at ETH Zurich, I developed novel computational analysis methods to assess complex unreinforced masonry structures and design efficient structural systems, having my work nominated to the ETH Medal. I also worked as a postdoctoral researcher for the Heritage++ project at ETH and as a structural engineer at SOM designing structures ranging from high-rise buildings to long span structures to shell and cable nets.

I plan to update this with my latest publication and software development. Get in touch if you want to collaborate!