1990-1994
Research Doctorate in Earth Sciences VI cycle. Thesis:
Sesimo-stratigraphic analysis of the neogene basin developed on the
Maghrebian chain (Egadi Isles). Tutor. Prof. G.G. Zuffa, Dr. A.
Argnani.
1984-1990 Degree Course in
Geological Sciences. Thesis: Field geology and stratigraphy of the
western Lessini Mountains, between the Adige Valley and the village
of S. Anna di Alfaedo (Venetian Alps). Tutor. Prof. A. Ferrari
ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH QUALIFICATIONS
1990
Degree in Geological Sciences from the University of Bologna
awarded 15th March 1990 with the final grade of 110 with
honours.
1994
Research Doctorate in Earth Sciences awarded 7th October 1994
June 1994 2 year Scholarship
awarded by the Institute of Marine Geology of Bologna dealing with:
“Acquisition and processing of seismic reflection data in the
Adriatic Sea in the frame of the Marine Geology Cartography
Project.
June 1996 3 year fixed-term
researcher contract, from 16th June 1996 to 15th June 1999 at the
Institute of Marine Geology of Bologna, dealing with scientific
activity in the frame of the CEE/MAS-CT95-0007 contract
(Geophysical and Oceanographic Station for Abyssal Research).
1st June 2000 Open-ended Researcher's Contract as
from 1st June 2000 at the Institute of Marine Geology of Bologna,
dealing with scientific activity in the frame of the
ERB/MAS-CT98-0183 Contract (Geophysical and Oceanographic Station
for Abyssal Research).
MANAGEMENT OF SCIENTIFIC PROJECTS
2008
MAGIC Project (Marine Geohazard along the Italian Coasts)
2000 – 2003 ORION (Ocean Research by
Integrated Observatory Network)
2001 – 2004 European Community Project
EKV3-CT-2001-00067
