Francesco Messina is attending PhD studies (ranked 1st at scholarship competition) in Materials Science and
Technology for Civil Engineering (start: 1st January 2013 - expected end: 1st January 2016). After classifying
1st at aptitude tests for university access (2007), he got BSc in Civil and Environmental Engineering (magna
cum laude) and MSc in Civil Engineering (magna cum laude) in 2010 and 2012, respectively, receiving several
scholarships on the basis of average classes score (2009, 2010, 2012). His research activities face several topics
in the field of Materials Science and Technology; mostly for Civil Engineering applications: concrete science
and technology; alkali activated materials durability; stabilization/solidification processes; composite materials
for structural applications; building materials for special applications (e.g. electromagnetic shielding); life cycle
sustainability analysis. In this framework he is RILEM Student Member (nr. 24371) for two Technical
Committees (DTA - Durability Testing of Alkali Activated Materials; CSM - Composites for Sustainable
Strengthening of Masonry).
Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum (updated to: April 2014)
Dott. Ing. Francesco Messina
Born: 11/10/1988
Contacts
cell.: +39 3317048513
Gmail: ing.civ.messina@gmail.com
University: francesco.messina@uniparthenope.it
EWAP website: http://doctorsofengineering.com/
LinkedIn: http://it.linkedin.com/pub/francesco-messina/40/56b/86b
Department website: http://www.ingegneria.uniparthenope.it/ricerca/curriculum.php?New=25
Education
12/04/2006: European Computer Driving License – IT 1000814
2002-2007: Liceo Scientifico – 100/100
2007-2010: Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Naples “Parthenope” (UNP)
110/110 cum laude
2010-2012: Master of Science in Civil Engineering – UNP – 110/110 cum laude –
Average score (29.83/30 + 4 exams passed with honors)
2013-2015 (expected end): PhD in Civil Engineering – UNP
Achievements and awards
2007: Classified 1st at University Access Tests
2009: Winner of merit-based scholarship
2010: Winner of merit-based scholarship
2010: Winner of award for in time BSc achievement
2012: Winner of merit-based scholarship
2012: Classified 1st at competition for University Tutorship
2013: Winner of award for in time MSc achievement
2013: Classified 1st at the election (with more than 600 votes) of
UNP Representative of BSc, MSc and PhD students in the
Evaluation Committee of Research and Teaching
2013-2014: RILEM Member nr. 24371
Research and Teaching
2012-2014: Teacher at the following courses (UNP):
 Building Materials Science and Technology (BSc course, 9 CFU)
 Materials for Industrial Engineering (BSc course, 9 CFU)
 Innovative Materials for Civil Engineering (MSc course, 9 CFU)
Teacher at the “Institute for Environmental Research and Protection” (ISPRA):
 “Management projects for reservoirs”
Supervisor of many BSc and MSc thesis in Civil Engineering
Publications
 Author of 3 papers on international journals
 Author of 2 international conference papers
 Author of 1 chapter in the first and only Italian book on Geopolymers
 Author of 1 national conference paper
 Reviewer for:
Cement and Concrete Composites – Elsevier;
Materials – MDPI; etc.
International Experiences
2013: Madrid (Spain) – Instituto Eduardo Torroja - RILEM Technical Committee DTA Meeting
2013: Tianjin (China) – Chengjian University
2013: Zurich (Switzerland) – EMPA – Swiss Federal Labs for Materials Science and Technology
2013: Delft (Netherlands) – Delft University of Technology – Advanced Course
2014: Chicago (USA) – USG Innovation Center in Libertyville – RILEM TC Meeting
Associations
2013: Founder of EWAP (Engineering World Association of Professionals)
http://doctorsofengineering.com/
Skills
 Civil Engineering
 Design and Retrofitting of Structures (by means of several commercial software such as SAP2000,
AUTOCAD, etc.)
 Advanced Materials for Civil and Industrial Engineering
 Safety Management (D. Lgs. 81/2008)
 Microsoft Office
 Matlab
 Creative writing and communication strategies
 Written and spoken English
 Research and innovation
 Research papers and scientific reports
 Laboratory experience (civil engineering testing; chemical analysis; etc.)
 Public speaking
 International relationships
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Naples, 20/04/2014
Dott. Ing. Francesco Messina