Dr. Charles Bakis, Distinguished Professor in Engineering Science and Mechanics, presented two invited seminars to the Department of Structural Engineering at the University of Naples "Federico II" in Italy, on May 16 and 19, 2008. The seminars are titled "Fiber Reinforced Polymers in Infrastructure: Mechanical Testing and Durability Issues," and "Fiber Reinforced Polymers in Aerostructures: Review of Recent Research."