**Chiara Bedon**

Chiara is Professor at University of Trieste, Department of Engineering and Architecture, Italy, where she is instructor for the course of 'Structural Analysis'. She received a PhD degree in 2012, and since 2009 she has been involved in international research projects and networks, as an expert member, national delegate, task leader or advisor (JRC-ERNCIP, NATO-SPS, EU-COST, etc.). Editorial Board member for several ISI journals. Top Scientist for research impact in 2019 and 2020 (Stanford std cit indicators), and in the list of Top Italian Scientists (TIS) since 2021 (Engineering >Civil).
