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Riccardo La Magna
Professor of Design of Structures at KIT & Senior Associate at Jan Knippers Ingenieure
Riccardo La Magna is a distinguished structural engineer with a strong background in research and practical applications. He holds a PhD with the highest honors from the University of Stuttgart, focusing on bending-active structures, shell geometry, and plate mechanics.
Throughout his career, Riccardo has held various key positions including senior structural engineer and project manager at str.ucture GmbH and guest professor roles at renowned institutions like UdK and TU Berlin.
Currently, he serves as a senior associate at Jan Knippers Ingenieure, where he plays a pivotal role in the development and management of cutting-edge projects that integrate advanced materials and fabrication techniques.
In his academic pursuits, Riccardo's research interests revolve around simulation technology, innovative structural systems, and the exploration of new building materials.
His educational background includes a Doctorate in Structural Optimization from the University of Stuttgart, along with studies in Structural Engineering at the University of Karlsruhe and the University of Bologna.