President: Gian Paolo Cimellaro, PhD

Polytechnic of Turin, Torino, Italy

Prof. Gian Paolo Cimellaro primary field of investigation is Earthquake Engineering with emphasis on defining Quantification of Resilience of systems. Prof. Cimellaro’s interdisciplinary research investigates representations of health system properties and processes, creating quantitative modeling solutions for a better understanding of sustainable use and resilience of systems that often challenges collaborating teams consisting of scientists, social scientists, engineers, lawyers and extension specialists across a wide spectrum of disciplines. His major contribution has been the quantification of the concept of disaster resilience in which a unified terminology and a common resilience framework is proposed that can be used for analyzing critical facilities e.g. hospitals, military buildings, etc., and utility lifelines e.g. electric power systems, transportation networks, water systems etc.. His interdisciplinary recent research has focused on quantifying the social and economic impact of critical infrastructure disruption during disasters.

CONTACT:

gianpaolo.cimellaro@polito.it

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Vice President: Michel Bruneau, PhD

University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, United States of America

Prof. Michel Bruneau is a SUNY Distinguished Professor at the University at Buffalo, recognized internationally for his pioneering research on the design and behavior of steel structures subjected to extreme events, particularly earthquakes. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, a Distinguished Member of ASCE, a SEI Fellow, and a member of multiple AISC and CSA committees responsible for developing design specifications for bridges and buildings. Dr. Bruneau has conducted numerous post-disaster reconnaissance missions and served as Director of the Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research (MCEER). He has also contributed his expertise to peer review panels, advisory committees, and special project design teams advancing resilient infrastructure.

CONTACT:

bruneau@buffalo.edu

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Vice President: Ying Zhou, PhD

Tongji University, Shanghai, China

Prof. Ying Zhou is a Professor and the Dean of the College of Civil Engineering at Tongji University. Her research focuses on earthquake resilience, structural passive control, and dynamic testing technologies. She currently serves as the Vice President of the Anti-Seismic Systems International Society (ASSISi) and as the Vice Director of the International Joint Research Laboratory of Earthquake Engineering (ILEE). In recognition of her outstanding contributions to earthquake engineering, she was honored as a Distinguished Young Scholar by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) in 2020.

CONTACT:

yingzhou@tongji.edu.cn

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General Secretary

Simone Salvatori

The General Secretary is responsible for managing the association’s financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, and reporting. This position ensures transparency, accuracy, and compliance in all financial matters while supporting the effective allocation of resources to advance IARCS’s programs, initiatives, and long-term sustainability.

CONTACT:

simone.salvatori@polito.it

Communications and Program Coordinator

Alessandro Cardoni

The Communications and Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting the association’s external communications, public outreach, and programmatic activities. This role serves as a bridge between the IARCS, its stakeholders, and the communities it serves, ensuring effective engagement and smooth program implementation.

CONTACT:

alessandro.cardoni@polito.it

Digital Platforms and AI Coordinator

Amir Reza Elahi

The Digital Platforms and AI Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the association’s digital presence, online platforms, and technology initiatives. This position supports the effective use of digital tools and emerging AI applications to improve communication, collaboration, and access to information within the association’s programs and activities.

CONTACT:

amir.elahi@polito.it