Calabrese Angelo Savio

Angelo Savio Calabrese obtained his Master’s degree in Building Engineering–Architecture from the University of Palermo in 2016 and, in 2017, qualified as a professional engineer, registering with the Civil–Environmental section of the Order of Engineers. In 2021, he completed his PhD in Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering at Politecnico di Milano, with a dissertation entitled "Bending and Fatigue Behavior of Externally Bonded Inorganic-Matrix Composites". He subsequently continued his research activity as a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering (DABC), and he has held the position of Assistant Professor since 2023. In March 2025, he obtained the Italian National Scientific Qualification for the position of Associate Professor in Structural Engineering. He carried out teaching activities at Politecnico di Milano, within the Bachelor’s degree programmes in Architecture and the Master’s degree programme in Building Engineering, delivering courses related to structural design, composite materials, and strengthening techniques for existing structures.

Career

March 2025: Italian National Scientific Qualification (ASN) – Associate Professor. Sector 08/B3 – Design of Structures.

November 2017 – March 2021: PhD in Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering. Politecnico di Milano.

November 2016: Professional Qualification as Civil and Environmental Engineer. University of Palermo – Second examination session, 2016.

September 2010 – October 2016: Single-cycle Master’s Degree in Building Engineering–Architecture. University of Palermo.

Research

His scientific activity, carried out since 2017 at Politecnico di Milano, has focused in particular on the static and fatigue behavior of composite materials for structural applications, with special attention to both fully composite structures and externally bonded strengthening systems applied to existing steel, concrete, and masonry structures.On these topics, he is the author of numerous scientific publications in international journals and conference proceedings. He is also a frequent speaker at international conferences, where he actively contributes to the organization of symposia and technical sessions.

Selected Publications

Calabrese AS, Colombi P, D’Antino T (2019). Analytical solution of the bond behavior of FRCM composites using a rigid-softening cohesive material law. Composites Part B: Engineering, v 174, p 1-10.

Calabrese AS, D’Antino T, Colombi P, Poggi C (2020). Study of the influence of interface normal stresses on the bond behavior of FRCM composites using direct shear and modified beam tests. Construction and Building Materials, v 262, p 1-13.

Calabrese AS, D’Antino T, Colombi P (2021). Experimental and analytical investigation of PBO FRCM-concrete bond behavior using direct and indirect test set-ups, Composite Structures, v 267, p 1-12.

Calabrese AS, D’Antino T, Colombi P, Poggi C (2021). Low-and high-cycle fatigue behavior of FRCM composites. Materials, 14(18), 5412.

Calabrese AS, D’Antino T, Colombi P, Poggi C (2022). Long-term behavior of PBO FRCM and comparison with other inorganic-matrix composites. Materials, 15(9), 3281.

Calabrese AS, Colombi P, D’Antino T (2023). Analytical solution of the full-range behavior of adhesively bonded FRP-steel joints made with toughened adhesives. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, v 292, 109569.

Calabrese AS, Colombi P, D’Antino T (2024). Fatigue and post-fatigue behavior of FRCM-concrete joints under bending conditions. Composite Structures, v 341, 118129.

Calabrese AS, D’Antino T, Colombi P (2024). Effect of adhesive ductility on the bond behavior of CFRP-steel cohesive interfaces made with toughened epoxy resin. Composites Science and Technology, v 257, 110824. 10.1016/j.compscitech.2024.110824

Papa T, Calabrese AS, Bocciarelli M, Colombi P (2025). Fatigue performance of CFRP-steel joints bonded with toughened adhesive: experimental investigation and numerical modelling. Thin-Walled Structures, v 215, 113580.

Calabrese AS and Vassilopoulos AP (2025). On the fatigue behavior of thin and thick adhesively bonded composite joints. International Journal of Fatigue, v 199, 109065.

Community Service

He is also involved in applied research and certification activities at the Materials Testing Laboratory of Politecnico di Milano, a leading facility in construction materials testing and one of the few laboratories nationally accredited as a certification body (Accredia).As the person in charge of the qualification procedures for inorganic-matrix composite systems (FRCM), he coordinates experimental activities, supervises the issuance of test certificates, and serves as the sole contact person during annual Accredia audits. He has been responsible for procedures leading to the issuance of numerous certificates of conformity and provides technical and scientific support for strengthening interventions on structures of national importance.