Background
Torpiano, Alex Joseph was born on November 12, 1954 in Valletta, Malta. Son of Joseph and Winifred (Camilleri) Torpiano.
Torpiano, Alex Joseph was born on November 12, 1954 in Valletta, Malta. Son of Joseph and Winifred (Camilleri) Torpiano.
Bachelor Engineering and Architect with honors, University Malta, Malta, 1977. Master of Science, University London, 1979. Doctor of Philosophy, University Bath, England, 1987.
Partner, to be announced Structural Engineers, Floriana, Malta, since 1988; director, Design Solutions Ltd., Malta, since 1993; head, Dept Building & Civil Engineering, Malta, since 1988; director, Institute Masonry & Construction Research, Malta, since 1994. Chairman Subcommittee for Structural Safety, Building Region, 1994-1997. Member Prehistoric Temples Technology Experts Committee, 1994-1996, Civil Protection National Science Committee, 1994-1995, National Mineral Resources Survey Committee, 1994-1995.
Chairman Valletta Rehabilitation Committee, Malta, 1995-1996. Chairman governing board Center for Restoration Studies, Malta, 1994-1996. Member Planning Appeals Board, Malta., 1993-1997, Malta Standardization Authority, Malta, since 1997.
Member Chamber of Architects and Civil Engineers (president 1994-1996), Institution Structural Engineers, Masonry Society.
Married Gabrielle Gulia, September 8, 1985. Children: Giancarlo, Paul, Giuliana.