The document outlines the Ph.D. research of Paolo Emidio Sebastiani at Sapienza University of Rome, focusing on seismic vulnerability assessment and retrofitting of structures, particularly bridges. It discusses modern technologies and methods employed in performance-based earthquake engineering, as well as the state of practice in Italy and Europe, referencing various codes and studies. A case study on the Mala Rijeka viaduct is presented, highlighting hazard analysis, structural modeling, and damage assessment in relation to seismic events.