Gerard O’Reilly, researcher at the IUSS of Pavia, was awarded by the American institute EERI with the “2022 Shah Family Innovation Prize”, a prestigious recognition that is awarded every year to young researchers at the beginning of their careers, who have already been able to provide an important scientific contribution in the field of seismic risk mitigation and management.
Gerard O’Reilly collaborates with the Eucentre Foundation on several research projects, including the European project ERIES.
2022 Shah Family Innovation Prize Awarded to Gerard O’Reilly

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.
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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.