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Michele Barbato

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University of California, Davis

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5.008/9/2025

Encourages students to ask questions.

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5.007/12/2025

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About Michele

Academic Profile

Academic Background:

  • Ph.D., Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego
  • M.S., Structural Engineering, University of Trieste, Italy

Research Interests: Sustainable, climate-resilient construction using compressed and stabilized earth blocks for natural hazard resistance.

Appointments:

  • Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UC Davis

Awards:

  • Innovator of the Year, UC Davis, 2023

Publications:

  • Articles in Journal of Structural Engineering, Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics

Additional Contributions: Developed adobe-based technologies for affordable, sustainable housing.