Ivano Rellini

Ivano Rellini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Earth, Environmental and Life Sciences (DISTAV) at the University of Genoa. He is affiliated with the School of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences. His research focuses on geoarchaeology, geomorphology, and paleoenvironmental studies, with a strong emphasis on Mediterranean contexts. He collaborates with the Joint Teacher-Student Commission and teaches courses related to geomorphology, pedology, and environmental management.

His academic background is reflected in his extensive teaching portfolio, including courses on naturalistic countryside analysis, geopedology, and principles of geomorphology. Research highlights include studies at significant Paleolithic sites like Arene Candide Cave and Bàsura Cave, where he examines human and animal ichnology, sediment dynamics, and climatic change impacts. He also investigates soil erosion processes in coastal areas like Vernazza and integrates geophysical methods for cavity detection in archaeological sites.

Rellini’s work bridges environmental science and archaeology, addressing topics like ‘terroir’ analysis for agricultural products and the application of soil quality indices in diverse ecosystems. His interdisciplinary approach involves remote sensing, GIS modeling, and microstratigraphic analysis to study landscape evolution and human-environment interactions.