Vivi Tornari | Development of laser system and methodology for monitoring structural condition | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Vivi Tornari,
Foundation for Research and Technology – Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser.

Vivi Tornari
Affiliation Foundation for Research and Technology – Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser
Country Greece
Scopus ID 55993232600
Documents 81
Citations 940
h-index 15
Subject Area Laser systems and structural condition monitoring methodologies
Event Global Civil Engineering Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-7198-9504

Vivi Tornari is a researcher affiliated with the Foundation for Research and Technology – Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser in Greece. Her research focuses on laser systems and methodologies for monitoring structural conditions. Her academic profile includes 81 documents, 940 citations, and an h-index of 15, reflecting a documented research contribution. [1] [2]

Abstract

This researcher profile presents Vivi Tornari’s academic background and research activity in laser-based technologies and structural condition monitoring. Her documented scholarly record comprises 81 publications, 940 citations, and an h-index of 15. The profile highlights her research interests and relevance to innovation in civil engineering monitoring applications. [1] [2]

Keywords

  • Innovative Research Award
  • Laser-based monitoring
  • Structural condition assessment
  • Civil engineering research
  • Optical measurement technologies
  • Structural health monitoring

Introduction

Vivi Tornari’s research is associated with the development of laser technologies and methodologies for evaluating structural conditions. Her academic work connects optical measurement approaches with engineering monitoring needs, particularly the assessment of material and structural performance. This research direction supports investigations into non-invasive inspection and improved infrastructure evaluation practices. [1] [3]

Research Profile

Vivi Tornari is affiliated with the Foundation for Research and Technology – Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Greece. Her research profile centres on laser system development and structural condition monitoring methodologies. Scopus records indicate 81 documents, 940 citations, and an h-index of 15, providing quantitative indicators of her scholarly publication and citation activity. [1] [4]

Research Contributions

Her research contribution involves developing laser-based systems and methodologies for monitoring structural conditions. Such approaches can support non-destructive assessment, optical inspection, and the investigation of structural changes. By connecting photonic technologies with engineering applications, this research area contributes to advancing measurement capabilities for infrastructure evaluation and structural monitoring. [3]

Publications

Vivi Tornari’s Scopus-indexed academic profile records 81 research documents. These publications represent her documented scholarly output and provide a basis for examining her research themes, scientific collaborations, and contributions to laser technologies and structural monitoring. Individual publication titles and DOI details should be verified against the original bibliographic records before citation. [4] [5]

Research Impact

The recorded 940 citations and h-index of 15 indicate measurable scholarly engagement with Vivi Tornari’s published research. Her work on laser-based structural monitoring addresses an important engineering need: obtaining information about structural conditions through measurement technologies. These indicators provide quantitative context for evaluating the visibility and influence of her research. [1] [2]

Award Suitability

Vivi Tornari’s research specialisation, institutional affiliation, and documented publication record provide relevant grounds for consideration for the Innovative Research Award. Her focus on laser system development and structural condition monitoring aligns with technological innovation in civil engineering. Her 81 documents, 940 citations, and h-index of 15 offer additional indicators for scholarly evaluation. [2] [3]

Conclusion

Vivi Tornari’s academic profile demonstrates sustained research activity in laser technologies and structural condition monitoring. Her publication and citation indicators provide a measurable overview of scholarly engagement, while her research specialisation reflects the intersection of optical science and engineering applications. Her profile is relevant to recognition through the Global Civil Engineering Awards. [5]

References

  1. Tornari, V. (2026). Digital holographic speckle pattern interferometry in structural diagnostics of paintings: Toward displacement-based heritage metrology.

    https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage9100379

  2. Zhang, H., Zhou, W., Li, G., Chen, Y., Qu, L., Yu, Y., & Tornari, V. (2026). Three-dimensional digital holographic characterization and molecular dynamics-based propagation prediction of surface microcracks in mural paintings.

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.115047

  3. Zhang, H., Zhou, W., Chen, S., Li, G., Qu, L., Chen, Y., Yu, Y., & Tornari, V. (2026). Integrating digital holography and molecular dynamics for non-destructive 3D characterization and deterioration mechanism analysis of subsurface microcracks in mural paintings.

    https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage9060225

  4. Tornari, V. (2026). Digital holographic speckle pattern interferometry in structural diagnostics of paintings: Toward displacement-based heritage metrology.

    https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202605.1415.v1

  5. Chaban, A., Tornari, V., Andrianakis, M., Lanfranchi, M. R., Rocco, A., Bertasa, M., & Striova, J. (2026). Digital holographic speckle pattern interferometry in support of ongoing conservation: The case of Giotto’s wall paintings in the Bardi Chapel, Florence.

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2025.11.009

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