Biography: 

Nanni’s research interests include construction materials, their structural performance and field application with a focus on the sustainability of buildings and civil infrastructure. During the past 40 years, He has studied concrete and advanced composite-based systems as the principal investigator on many research projects. His research in materials and structures has impacted the work of technical committees in the US and abroad. Nanni serves on the editorial board of three technical journals, published extensively in refereed journals, and co-authored two books. Nanni has received many awards including the 2023 ACMA Academic Pioneer Award. He was elected President of the American Concrete Institute for the term 2023-24. Fellow of four technical societies, he is registered professional engineer in Italy and Florida, Pennsylvania, Missouri and Oklahoma.

About the University of Miami:

The University of Miami is one of America's top research universities located in one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in the world. Established in 1925 during the region's famous real estate boom, the University now comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in nearly 350 majors and programs. With more than $456 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually, the University of Miami is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Only 3 percent of four-year institutions in the nation are invited to join the AAU, which recognizes breadth and quality of research and scholarship. While the majority of this work is housed at the Miller School of Medicine, investigators conduct hundreds of studies in other areas, including marine science, engineering, education, and psychology.