Claudio Borri | |
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 Borri in 2023. | |
| Born | 3 October 1953 Figline Valdarno, Italy [1] |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Alma mater | University of Florence |
| Occupation | Engineer |
Claudio Borri (born 3 October 1953) is an Italian engineer, academic, writer full professor of Construction Science at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the University of Florence. [2]
Member of the scientific committee of the Stretto di Messina S.p.A., the mandatary company for the construction of the Strait of Messina Bridge, from 2009 to 2011 and again from 2023. [3]
Chairman of the 16th edition of the International Conference on Wind Engineering (ICWE) which will take place in Florence from 27 to 31 August 2023. [4] Director of the CRIACIV (Centro Interuniversitario di Aerodinamica delle Costruzioni e Ingegneria del Vento in english language Inter-University Research Centre on Building Aerodynamics and Wind Engineering) [5]
Professor Claudio Borri has written more than a dozen books, the most important hereinafter, most often dealing with the theme of wind engineering. [6]
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