This curriculum aims to train figures able to deal with the problems related to the major natural risks (affecting both our national territory and other climatic and environmental contexts) using scientifically appropriate methodologies. With regard to Italy, the main risks are the hydrological-hydraulic and geological, and seismic ones. These risks need to be addressed through the implementation of structural and non-structural measures capable of eliminating (if possible), preventing, or at least mitigating the related damage. To this end, PhD students will be trained in the use of physical-mathematical tools typical of engineering and in the use of methodologies typical of land planning, economic evaluation of damages and insurance systems.
The PhD student’s training path – to be defined in agreement with the tutor and/or thesis supervisor – in addition to general courses (such as Mathematical analysis, Fundamentals of numerical analysis, Fundamentals of statistical inference, Financial mathematics, Land management, Seismology, Advanced structural dynamics, Protection of the architectural heritage in areas subject to hydrogeological and seismic risk, 1D and 2D flood propagation, floods and droughts, Geomechanics and gravitational mass movements), may include specific courses, activated in the framework of this PhD Programme or in the framework of other PHD Programmes of the University of Brescia and other universities.