About Giulia Macaro

Giulia is a researcher in geotechnical engineering who combines scientific understanding of soil behaviour with practical engineering solutions tailored for the offshore energy sector. Specialising in computational modelling, soil–structure interaction, and geotechnical design, she translates complex soil responses into innovative solutions that advance the development of offshore infrastructure.

With meticulous attention to detail and a solution-focused mindset, Giulia advances Deltares’ mission of Enabling Delta Life by supporting safe, sustainable offshore infrastructure essential to the energy transition and climate neutrality. “Gaining insight into the behaviour of what lies hidden beneath the ground and sea helps us build smarter, safer structures that protect people and the planet,” she reflects.

Dr Giulia Macaro is currently involved in Joint Industry Projects (JIPs) within the offshore wind industry exploring alternative monopile installation methods, including vibrojetting and pile penetration through scour protection layers. She brings valuable experience from previous work in the UK and the Netherlands, where she contributed to a range of offshore and onshore geotechnical projects across the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Her past roles included leading geotechnical work packages for nuclear buildings and serving as deputy lead for seabed erosion (scour) assessment packages in offshore wind farm designs. She conducted seismic soil–structure interaction analyses, pipe–soil interaction studies, and erosion modelling. She supported the technical authority as part of a specialist numerical modelling network and mentored junior engineers on seismic and scour-related projects. In Dutch offshore consultancy, Giulia developed detailed geotechnical ground models and interpretative reports, carried out soil parameter assessments, and contributed to the design of offshore structures for both oil & gas and renewable energy applications.

Giulia holds a PhD in computational geomechanics from the University of Oxford (UK, 2015), an MSc from Columbia University (USA, 2010), and an MEng from the University of Rome Tor Vergata (Italy, 2010). Her strong academic background and practical expertise underpin her commitment to delivering robust, innovative geotechnical solutions for the energy transition.