Matteo Lupi

Matteo Lupi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Geneva, Switzerland. He leads the Crustal Deformation and Fluid Flow group, focusing on geophysical and numerical methods to study fluid dynamics, seismicity, and geothermal systems. His research investigates upper crustal processes, including fluid migration, magmatic systems, and tectonic interactions.

Lupi completed his PhD in 2010 at the University of Edinburgh, followed by postdoctoral work at ETH Zurich and Bonn University. He joined the University of Geneva in 2015 as a tenure-track Assistant Professor and became Associate Professor in 2021. His work integrates seismic, electromagnetic, and gravity data to explore geothermal energy potential and crustal fluid dynamics.

Teaching responsibilities include courses on geophysics, fluids in the crust, and renewable energy systems. He supervises PhD and MSc students in geothermal exploration, seismic tomography, and volcanic processes. Key awards include the ETH Fellows postdoctoral grant and the SNF Ambizione grant.

Lupi’s research spans global case studies, including the Dead Sea Fault, Costa Rican volcanic complexes, and Indonesian geothermal systems. His group employs advanced techniques like ambient noise tomography and deep electrical resistivity imaging to unravel subsurface structures and fluid pathways.

Notable projects include the GEo-02 drilling site in the Geneva Basin and studies of the Lusi mud volcano in Java. Collaborations involve institutions worldwide, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to geohazard assessment and energy resource exploration.