Dr Elisa Bertolesi, a senior lecturer in civil engineering at Cardiff University, is dedicated to ensuring the safety and resilience of critical infrastructures. Her research, recognized internationally, focuses on identifying collapse risks and assessing structure robustness. With numerous publications in high?impact journals and prestigious awards, such as the Postgraduate Project Prize from the International Masonry Society, Dr. Bertolesi actively promotes diversity and inclusion in academia. She is also a fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers.