Eucentre is a non-profit private law foundation whose mission is to conduct research and provide training and services in earthquake and safety engineering 
Eucentre promotes science, research and innovation for the benefit of the community, offering targeted methodologies and concrete solutions for prevention, safety and resilience. It collaborates with institutions and companies to disseminate competencies for the common good.
Eucentre conducts earthquake engineering research and risk reduction studies via laboratory testing and numerical analysis to enhance seismic performance and develop innovative solutions 
Eucentre carries out research activities in earthquake engineering and risk reduction through laboratory testing and numerical analysis, aiming to improve the seismic performance of structures and soils and to develop innovative seismic retrofitting techniques.
The Foundation promotes diverse and high-quality training activities aimed at academic and professional contexts, with constantly updated and innovative programs and initiatives designed to meet the evolving needs of the sector and society 
Eucentre ensures communication aimed at informing institutions, professionals, and citizens about ongoing activities and projects, with the goal of disseminating useful and accessible content and knowledge. It contributes to promoting a shared and informed culture of prevention and resilience.
Natalia Pingaro received her Master’s degree in Building Engineering in 2022 from Politecnico di Milano. In the same year, she began her Ph.D. program in Structural Mechanics at the Department of Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering (ABC) of Politecnico di Milano, where she carried out research in the fields of computational mechanics, structural analysis, interface models, masonry, and composite materials. During her doctoral studies, she has been involved in teaching activities as a teaching assistant and is currently assisting in the courses Statics, Mechanics of Solids, and Methods and Techniques for Structural Analysis at Politecnico di Milano. Since 2025, she has been collaborating as a researcher in national and international projects at the EUCENTRE Foundation.
