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.
Shake-tables
Other test systems
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.
Today, the Eucentre Foundation had the honour of welcoming the Minister for Civil Protection and Maritime Policy, Senator Nello Musumeci, to its headquarters in Pavia.
The meeting was a significant opportunity to showcase the Foundation’s research, training, and experimentation activities in support of the Department of Civil Protection in the field of seismic risk mitigation and infrastructure safety.
In the late morning, Minister Musumeci met with the President of the Eucentre Foundation, Prof. Rui Pinho, the Rector of IUSS Pavia, Prof. Mario Martina, the Rector of the University of Pavia, Prof. Alessandro Reali, and the civil and local authorities present, including Hon. Alessandro Cattaneo, Dr. Francesca De Carlini, Prefect of Pavia, Dr. Nicola Falvella, Chief of Police of Pavia, and Dr Roberto Rizzardi, Civil Protection Delegate of the Municipality of Pavia.
President Rui Pinho and General Manager Fabio Germagnoli presented the main activities and ongoing projects, with particular attention to the collaboration with the Department of Civil Protection and the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to promoting the culture of prevention.
The visit continued at the Eucentre Foundation laboratories, where guests observed the large-scale testing infrastructure and tried out the 6D shaking table in Lab02. This experience demonstrates the Foundation’s commitment to research and development of advanced technologies for seismic risk mitigation and building resilience.
The Eucentre Foundation would like to thank Minister Nello Musumeci and all the authorities present for their attention and support.
It was an opportunity to discuss and highlight Eucentre’s role as a Centre of Excellence for the Department of Civil Protection, serving the country’s safety and scientific progress in earthquake engineering.
