Maria Pregnolato
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Dr. Maria Pregnolato is a leading researcher in infrastructure resilience, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable development, with a focus on the intersection of climate change and civil engineering. Her major contributions include pioneering frameworks for assessing and mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events—such as floods and storms—on critical infrastructure systems like transportation and water networks. Her work emphasizes the need for resilient pathways that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the face of High-Impact Low-Probability (HILP) events. Notably, her 2022 paper, "SDG Final Decade of Action: Resilient Pathways to Build Back Better from High-Impact Low-Probability (HILP) Events," has garnered 17 citations, highlighting its influence in shaping policy and practice for disaster recovery. Dr. Pregnolato’s research is widely recognized for bridging engineering, environmental science, and policy, offering actionable strategies for building back better. Her work has been cited in over 500 publications, underscoring its impact on global efforts to enhance infrastructure resilience and achieve sustainable development in an era of increasing climate volatility.
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