MAIN PARTICIPATED PROJECTS

Data review related to uranium exploration in Saudi Arabia
Worley
Independent consultant supervised by Dr. Leonello Serva in Worley's team (Sofia, Bulgaria), providing services on aspects related to uranium exploration in Saudi Arabia. Review and analysis of existing data, creation of a GIS database, comparison of deposit quality, planning of excavations and surveys to verify their quality.

Site characterization for nuclear plants in Saudi Arabia
Worley
Independent consultant supervised by Dr. Leonello Serva in Worley's team (Sofia, Bulgaria), responsible for quality control of the site selection process for the first nuclear power plant in Saudi Arabia. Specifically, creation of a GISdatabase and evaluation of the geological,  geotechnical, and structural evolutionary framework for characterizing
potentially capable faults.

Geotechnical characterization of potential capable faults
SOGIN / University of Insubria
In collaboration with SOGIN, the Italian State company responsible for dismantling Italian nuclear plants and managing radioactive waste, capable faults were characterized and described using GIS platforms and scientific literature in accordance with the ITHACA database (Italy Hazards from Capable Faulting) to guide in-situ investigations and describe the tectonic setting of selected areas.

CARG Project
University of Insubria
Surface geological survey in the context of the CARG project (Geological Mapping of Italy), sheet No. 75 "Como". Mapping, processing, and interpretation of geological data through GIS platform.

 

SITINET Project
University of Insubria
Transboundary cooperation between Italy and Switzerland, aimed at enhancing the tourist and cultural value of the entire Insubria territory through the creation of a series of sites and trails accessible to hikers and nature lovers.

 

Emilia Earthquakes (2012) - Field Geologist
University of Insubria
Analysis, description, and mapping via GIS platform of the environmental effects of the Emilia earthquakes (Italy), as a field geologist, in accordance with the ESI scale (Environmental Seismic Intensity scale).

 

L'Aquila Earthquake (2009) – Field Geologist
University of Insubria
Analysis, description, and mapping via GIS platform of the environmental effects of the L'Aquila earthquake (Italy), as a field geologist, in accordance with the ESI scale (Environmental Seismic Intensity scale).

 

L'Aquila Earthquake (2009) – Geophysical Investigations
INGV
A multi-scale tomography was carried out through the Aterno basin, between the Paganica fault and the Bazzano relief, following the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake (Italy), which allowed to characterize the structural setting of the area.

 

Morphobathymetric Investigations between Sirmione and San Vigilio (Lake Garda)
University of Insubria
Morphobathymetric data was collected using a multibeam system in the southern portion of Lake Garda between the peninsulas of San Vigilio and Sirmione, as part of a larger project aimed at improving knowledge of active tectonics and seismic risk in Italy (INGV-DPC S1 Project).

 

Characterization of Monte Netto Site
University of Insubria
Exceptional scientific results were achieved through a multidisciplinary characterization of the Monte Netto site (Brescia, Italy), where, for the first time in the Po Valley (epicentral area of the 1222 earthquake, Io = IX-X MCS), evidence of seismically induced surface faulting and paleo-liquefactions were described. The project initiated numerous collaborations with national and international institutions.

 

Characterization of the Lombardian Gonfolite Backthrust
University of Insubria
Geological, structural, and geomorphological survey of the area between Lake Maggiore and Lake Como aimed at describing the Quaternary movements of the Lombardian Gonfolite backthrust. Data processing and interpretation were carried out using GIS support.

 

Characterization of the Area between Val Trompia and Lake Garda
University of Insubria
Geological, structural, and geomorphological survey, and data processing using GIS support, of the area between Val Trompia and the lower Lake Garda, aimed at describing the main tectonic features and highlighting any traces of fault movement.

 

La Filippa dump site – Cairo Montenotte (Italy) LPL Ligure
Piemontese Laterizi S.p.A.
Geological, hydrogeological, and geotechnical characterization for the final project of a landfill in the municipality of Cairo Montenotte (Savona), in the Ligurian Alps. Design and management of drilling, description of core samples, and rock and water sampling.

 

Seismic Crisis of Pollino, Geophysical Surveys
University of Insubria
Geological terrain survey and geophysical surveys (reflection seismic, refraction seismic) during the seismic crisis of Pollino (Calabria, Italy, 2012) aimed at characterizing any recent movements along faults.

 

Como Drilling Project
University of Insubria
Stratigraphic and sedimentary characterization of the urban area of Como through two deep boreholes, integrated with 14C analysis and laboratory analysis on undisturbed samples (penetration tests, granulometry, pollen).