On 7th March, the School of Engineering, University of Birmingham, had the distinct honour of hosting Prof. Ioannis Anastasopoulos, Head of the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geomatic Engineering at ETH Zurich. Prof. Anastasopoulos delivered an engaging and fascinating talk titled:“Breakwaters Subjected to Tsunamis and …
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Scoping Workshop on Future Built Ecosystems at the University of Birmingham
At the School of Engineering, University of Birmingham, we recently hosted an engaging Scoping Workshop on Future Built Ecosystems, bringing together over 50 experts, both in-person and online, from a wide range of disciplines. The event aimed to spark new collaborations, explore innovative research directions, …
ReCharged: Celebrating Two Years of Progress and Collaboration
We are thrilled to celebrate the two-year milestone of ReCharged: Climate-aware Resilience for Sustainable Critical and Interdependent Infrastructure Systems enhanced by emerging Digital Technologies. This achievement reflects the success of our project meetings, workshops, and invaluable networking events that continue to drive innovation and collaboration. …
Featured Article in Engineering Structures
The paper titled “Cause-agnostic Bridge Damage State Identification Utilizing Machine Learning” has been selected by the Editors-in-Chief of Engineering Structures as the featured article for the December 2024 issue. This recognition comes after its presentation at major conferences and receiving an award from The Institution …
University of Birmingham and Metainfrastructure Win Structural Engineering Award 2024
The University of Birmingham and Metainfrastructure have won the Structural Engineering Award in Research at the prestigious IStructE – Institution of Structural Engineering Award Ceremony! Our groundbreaking paper, titled “Cause-agnostic bridge damage state identification utilising machine learning”, represents a pioneering effort in ML-assisted bridge damage …
MetaInfrastructure.org Contributes Expert Evidence to UK Parliament’s 2025 Inquiry on Flood Resilience
We are proud to announce that the MetaInfrastructure.org research group has provided expert evidence to the UK Parliament’s 2025 Inquiry on Flood Resilience in England. Our contribution highlights innovative, sustainable approaches to infrastructure resilience, emphasizing the integration of AI, IoT, and digital twin technologies. We …
New Publication: Dr. Athanasia K. Kazantzi Unveils Smart Solutions for Bridge Damage Identification Using Machine Learning
We’re excited to announce a groundbreaking study authored by Dr. Athanasia K. Kazantzi, a member of MetaInfrastructure.org, recently published in Engineering Structures (DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.118123). The paper, titled “Cause-Agnostic Bridge Damage State Identification Utilizing Machine Learning”, introduces innovative methods for identifying bridge damage states using advanced …
MetaInfrastructure Secures Three Prestigious MSCA Fellowships!
We are proud to announce that MetaInfrastructure.org has achieved an incredible milestone this year by securing three Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowships—one Global and two European fellowships—demonstrating our commitment to advancing cutting-edge research in infrastructure, climate resilience, and digital transformation. Meet Our Exceptional Fellows and Their Groundbreaking …
ZEBAI Project: Celebrating a Key Milestone and Featured on BUILD UP
We are thrilled to share that the ZEBAI project has been featured on BUILD UP, the EU’s largest portal dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings. This recognition highlights the project’s commitment to transforming sustainable construction through real-world demonstrators and innovative methodologies. Our …
ZEBAI General Assembly at the University of Birmingham
Last week, members of MetaInfrastructure proudly participated in the 2nd General Assembly of the ZEBAI consortium, hosted at the University of Birmingham. This milestone event was a key moment in the consortium’s journey under the Horizon Europe programme, bringing together partners to align our vision …