Towards SMARTI: Sustainable multi-functional automated resilient transport infrastructures

By Davide Lo Presti on 9/28/2023 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in 1611 Titan Drive Rantoul, IL 61866

Join Davide Lo Presti, associate professor at the University of Palermo, as he presents in person at the Fall 2023 Kent Seminar Series Thursday, September 28, from 2-3 p.m. (CT).

This semester is set to feature 14 presentations, delving into a range of topics that address the intersection of transportation and climate change. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore various aspects of sustainable transportation practices, innovative green technologies and strategies for mitigating the impact of transportation on our changing climate.

Pizza and soft drinks will be provided beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the ICT Classroom. 

All presentations will be held on Zoom, but some speakers will present in person at ICT.

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Abstract and Bio

Rapid changes in population growth, mobility, and trade have led to increased traffic and a need for minimal disruptions. These changes also present challenges such as climate change and extreme weather events. With these issues in mind, the SMARTI European Training Network has conducted research and training to shift toward more sustainable, multi-functional, automated, and resilient transport infrastructures. Lo Presti presents the consortium's four-year effort and offers three key takeaways: a vision for the future, principles for achieving that vision, and a series of prototypes developed through individual research projects.

Lo Presti specializes in sustainable engineering, focusing on technology development and asset management for transportation infrastructure. His research is both applied and fundamental, advocating life cycle thinking in maintaining existing structures and planning for the future. He serves as an associate professor in the Department of Engineering and leads SMARTIlab, a lab devoted to smart solutions for sustainable transportation, at the University of Palermo in Sicily, Italy.