Alessandro Aiuppa

Alessandro Aiuppa is a Full Professor at the Department of Earth and Marine Sciences (DiSTeM) of the University of Palermo, where he teaches Volcanology, Volcanic Monitoring, and Applied Volcanology for Geological Sciences programs. He serves as Coordinator of the PhD Program in Earth and Marine Sciences and is a Member of the Major Risks Commission (Volcanic Risk Section) of the Civil Protection. Additionally, he is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research (Elsevier) and a Research Collaborator at the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (Palermo Section).

His research focuses on volcanic gas geochemistry, magmatic degassing processes, volcanic monitoring, and the environmental impact of volcanic emissions. With expertise spanning volcanic gas monitoring techniques, isotopic geochemistry, and volcanic hazard assessment, his work bridges fundamental scientific understanding with practical applications for volcanic risk management. His approach combines field measurements, laboratory analyses, and advanced monitoring technologies to understand volcanic systems.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on volcanic gas monitoring technologies, particularly SO2 and CO2 emissions, with increasing emphasis on satellite-based remote sensing approaches. His research shows a progression from fundamental studies of volcanic degassing processes toward more applied research focused on eruption forecasting and hazard assessment. The geographic scope of his work spans multiple volcanic regions including Italy, the Canary Islands, Central America, Iceland, and the Pacific.

• ERC-Starting Grant (1.49 M€) for Project "BRIDGE" (2012-2015)
• Wager Medal 2008 of the IAVCEI as the best volcanologist under 40 in the period 2004-2008

Aiuppa has secured significant research funding, including a major ERC grant, and has published 131 papers in international ISI journals with an H-index of 36. His work involves extensive international collaboration across multiple continents and volcanic settings. He has supervised numerous PhD theses in areas related to volcanic gas geochemistry, monitoring techniques, and volcanic hazard assessment, with students researching volcanoes across the globe including Italy, Central America, and the Canary Islands.

His research activities involve close collaboration with the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology for monitoring active Italian volcanoes, and he maintains an active field program measuring volcanic gas emissions from various volcanic systems worldwide. His work increasingly integrates multiple monitoring techniques including ground-based sensors, aerial measurements, and satellite observations to develop more comprehensive volcanic monitoring systems.