Risk and Asset Management on Civil Infrastructures
50+
Members
Led by the Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE) and part of the Historical and Masonry Structures (HMS) group, RAmCI is a multidisciplinary research group (cluster) focused on the sustainable management of civil infrastructure systems. We are dedicated to advancing the state-of-the-art in managing civil infrastructures, focusing on innovative solutions to ensure their safety, resilience, and sustainable performance against the challenges of natural aging and extreme events.
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About Us
Driving Innovation in Infrastructure Risk and Asset Management
RAmCI is a research cluster led by the ISISE, University of Minho, committed to advancing sustainable and resilient civil infrastructure. Through state-of-the-art monitoring, risk modelling, and digital innovation, we empower better infrastructure decisions for a safer and greener built environment.
10+ ongoing
- €5.1M total funding
Our Philosophy
We believe in collaborative research that bridges engineering, sustainability and data science to better manage infrastructure lifecycles.
Our Vision
To become a European reference in infrastructure resilience, supporting public and private stakeholders in making data-driven decisions.
Our Mission
Develop cutting-edge tools, methodologies and knowledge to manage the complexity of natural and human risks in civil infrastructure systems.
Competences
Areas of Expertise
Structural Performance Evaluation
Assessing the robustness, redundancy, and safety of existing structures through advanced evaluation methods.
Risk and Resilience Analysis
Analyzing and enhancing the resilience of infrastructure against extreme events, including climate change impacts.
Data Analysis and Modelling
Developing forecasting models and applying Big Data analysis for decision-making in infrastructure management.
Infrastructure Asset Management
Specializing in asset management strategies, optimization, and decision-making models for infrastructures.
Digital Technologies for Facility Management
Implementing BIM, BrIM, Digital Twins, and Holographic Computing for facility management and infrastructure data visualization.
Advanced Sensing and GIS
Utilizing GIS, UAVs/drones, and sensing technologies for comprehensive data acquisition and spatial analysis of infrastructures.
150+
Scientific Publications
Our Strengths
Why Work With Us
Discover the key advantages of partnering with the RAmCI research cluster at the University of Minho.
Leading Expertise
Benefit from the extensive knowledge and years of experience of our highly qualified research team, spanning diverse areas of civil infrastructure risk and asset management.
Innovative Research
Engage with cutting-edge research topics and technologies, including digital twins, AI for data analysis, advanced sensing, and sustainable solutions for a resilient built environment.
Collaborative Opportunities
Join a wide network of national and international academic, industry, and institutional partners through participation in large-scale, impactful R&D projects.
Real-World Impact & Training
Contribute to research that addresses global challenges (SDGs), influences industry practices and regulations, and benefit from high-quality advanced training programs like the NORISK International Master's.
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Drive Innovation in Infrastructure
Explore opportunities for cutting-edge research partnerships, student collaborations, or accessing our specialized expertise. Connect with a leading team dedicated to advancing risk and asset management for civil infrastructures and contributing to a resilient built environment.
Projects
Our Research & Development Projects
Education
NORISK International Master
The RAmCI cluster is deeply involved in educating the next generation of infrastructure experts. Our flagship program, the NORISK International Master’s, offers comprehensive and multidisciplinary training for professionals aiming to excel in risk analysis and infrastructure management.
Partner Institutions
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News
News from the RAmCI Cluster
Hélder Sousa Receives Prestigious IABSE Early Career Prize for Pioneering Work in Structural Resilience
Hélder Sousa, assistant researcher at the Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE) and lecturer at the University...