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Personal profile
Research Interests
I am a Chartered Engineer (Ita) and Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering at Queen's University Belfast.
I obtained my PhD at University of Palermo (Italy) working on seismic design of masonry and RC structures. I have experience on Seismic design, Finite element/Multibody analysis, and Scaled prototypes.
Research Focus
My current research focus is on:
- Basalt composites and shape memory alloys and for application in civil engineering;
- Digital concrete manufacturing
- Design of seismic and impact resistant structures
Teaching
Current teaching
- CIV2067 - Architectural Space and Form
- CIV1017 / CIV1117- Solids and Structures
- CIV3064 - Structures 3
- ARC7080 - Dissertation
- CIV3006 - Project 3
Previous teaching
- CIV3066 - Project Managenment and Engineering Data
- ARC3001 - Architectural technolog
- CIV2062 - Structural Mechanics
- CIV4012 - Design 4
Other
Student theses
Heat Activated Prestressing of SMA Wires for Seismic Retrofitting of RC Beam-Column Joints
Suhail, R. (Author), Amato, G. (Supervisor), Chen, JF (Supervisor), McCrum, D. (Supervisor), Jul 2018
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
Milling, A. (Author), Amato, G. (Supervisor), Taylor, S. (Supervisor) & Catalanotti, G. (Supervisor), Dec 2025
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
Kaushik, S. (Author), Sonebi, M. (Supervisor) & Amato, G. (Supervisor), Dec 2024
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
D’Anna, J. (Author), la Mendola L., Minafo G. (Supervisor), Amato, G. (external Supervisor), Chen, JF (External Supervisor), University of Palermo, 2019
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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S2384CIV: KTP/The McAvoy Group (2)
Amato, G. (CoI), McPolin, D. (CoI) & Taylor, S. (CoI)
01/08/2015 → 22/06/2018
Project: ktp
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S2460CIV: KTP/ Moore Concrete Products
Amato, G. (CoI) & Sonebi, M. (CoI)
01/08/2018 → 30/09/2021
Project: ktp
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R6568NBE: A Ductile, High Energy Absorpitive and Rapid Post-tensioning System for Extending Life of Concrete Structures.
Chen, J. F. (PI), Amato, G. (CoI) & Soutsos, M. (CoI)
12/05/2017 → …
Project: Research
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R1634CIV: Shape Memory Alloy Retrofitting of Columns For Future Resilient Infrastructures
Amato, G. (PI)
06/05/2016 → 30/11/2017
Project: Research
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Effect of fly ash, basalt fibre and attapulgite nanoclay on the fresh properties, rheology and shrinkage behaviour of printable concrete
Kaushik, S., Sonebi, M., Amato, G. & Perrot, A., 24 Jan 2026, In: Construction and Building Materials. 508, 17 p., 145123.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Tensile behaviour of basalt textile-reinforced mortar (TRM) composites at intermediate strain rates for structural strengthening
Milling, A., Amato, G., Taylor, S., Moreira, P. & Braga, D., 15 Jan 2026, In: Composites Part B: Engineering. 309, 17 p., 113048.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessment of Biochar Incorporation Impact on the Properties of Cement Grout
Abu Askar, M., Sonebi, M., Abdalqader, A. & Amato, G., 12 Jun 2025, (Early online date) RILEM Bookseries. Springer Science and Business Media B.V., p. 798-806 9 p. (RILEM Bookseries; vol. 61).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Dynamic tensile response of basalt fibre grids for textile-reinforced mortar (TRM) strengthening systems
Milling, A., Amato, G., Taylor, S., Moreira, P. & Braga, D., 08 Jan 2025, In: Polymers. 17, 2, 26 p., 132.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Biochar integration in precast concrete: a critical appraisal of sustainability and performance enhanced
Abu Askar, M., Abdalqader, A., Sonebi, M. & Amato, G., 29 Aug 2024, Civil Engineering Research in Ireland 2024 (CERI2024) Conference: Proceedings. Finnegan , W. & Hajdukiewicz , M. (eds.). Civil Engineering Research Association of Ireland, p. 98-102Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Activities
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Civil Engineering Research in Ireland conference 2026
Amato, G. (Member of the organising committee)
2025 → 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Tracey Concrete: Environmentally friendly jacking pipes
Sonebi, M. (Contributor) & Amato, G. (Contributor)
01 Feb 2024 → 31 Aug 2026Activity: Consultancy types › KTP & Consultancy in kind
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JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING-ASCE (Journal)
Amato, G. (Peer reviewer)
2023 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Moore Concrete: Development of concrete for marine infrastructure and sea defences, with highly durable performance.
Amato, G. (Consultant) & Sonebi, M. (Consultant)
Jan 2020 → Dec 2021Activity: Consultancy types › KTP & Consultancy in kind
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International Journal of Crashworthiness (Journal)
Amato, G. (Peer reviewer)
2020 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review