Umberto Tomassetti
About Umberto Tomassetti
Umberto Tomassetti is an Earthquake Research Analyst at Gallagher Re in London, specializing in catastrophe modeling and seismic risk assessment.
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Umberto Tomassetti is currently an Earthquake Research Analyst at Gallagher Re, based in London, United Kingdom.
Education and Expertise
Umberto Tomassetti holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering and Architecture from the University of Pavia, completed between 2015 and 2018. He also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology from the Istituto Universitario di Studi Superiori Pavia, completed between 2013 and 2015. Additionally, Tomassetti holds a Master’s Degree in Building Engineering-Architecture from the Università degli Studi di Pavia, completed between 2009 and 2012, as well as prior studies in Building Engineering-Architecture at Università degli Studi dell'Aquila from 2006 to 2009. He began his academic path with a Maturità Scientifica in Liceo scientifico Tecnologico from Istituto Magistrale G. Milli, completed between 2001 and 2006.
Professional Background
Umberto Tomassetti has a broad range of experiences in the field of earthquake research and engineering. He worked at the University of Pavia as a Post-doctoral Researcher for seven months in 2019. Prior to that, he was a researcher at LNEC in Lisbon for five months in 2017. Tomassetti also served as an External Consultant at AXA MATRIX Risk Consultants in Milan for two months in 2016 and as a Post-graduate Researcher at EUCENTRE in Pavia for seven months in 2015. Earlier roles include a tenure as an Architectural Designer at Studio Tecnico Ing. Bossi in Pavia for six months in 2013 and a Teaching Assistant role at Università di Pavia in 2011 and 2012. His earliest professional stint was as an Underwriter Assistant at Cattolica Assicurazioni in Teramo in 2005.
Research Initiatives
During his Ph.D., Umberto Tomassetti developed light computational models for large-scale analysis, which were calibrated and validated against full-scale dynamic tests. His research focused on capturing the dynamic out-of-plane response of unreinforced masonry (URM) walls, roof substructures, and non-structural components such as chimneys and parapets. Additionally, he was involved in a project that dealt with seismic risk assessment and loss estimation due to induced seismicity.
Current Role at Gallagher Re
In his current role at Gallagher Re, Umberto Tomassetti is part of the Model Research and Evaluation (MRE) team. He focuses on various aspects of catastrophe modeling including earthquake model development and adjustment, post-event response, and model evaluation.