Domenico Gallese is an engineer specialised in the assessment of major civil structures with a particular focus on seismic loading and soil-structure interaction. He earned his PhD with honours in 2022 from Sapienza University of Rome following a visiting research experience in the US. His passion for numerical modeling drives him to apply advanced mathematical concepts to solve complex engineering problems. Currently, as a professional designer, he is involved in important projects worldwide as well as in many R&D initiatives. He has published several papers in peer-reviewed journals and regularly presents at international conferences.