Matteo Postacchini

Matteo Postacchini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Building and Architectural Engineering (DICEA) within the College of Engineering at Marche Polytechnic University (UNIVPM) in Ancona, Italy. His academic appointment focuses on hydraulic engineering within the Hydraulic Area of DICEA, where he maintains active research and teaching responsibilities. His office is located at via Brecce Bianche 12, with office hours held every Friday from 10:00-12:00.

Professor Postacchini's research spans multiple areas of coastal and hydraulic engineering, with particular emphasis on estuarine dynamics, sediment transport processes, coastal morphodynamics, and renewable energy applications. His work frequently examines microtidal environments, particularly river mouths and estuaries like the Misa River in Ancona. His research integrates field measurements, numerical modeling, and laboratory experiments to address complex hydrodynamic phenomena. Current projects include investigations into munitions mobility in estuaries, wave energy conversion systems, and salinization dynamics in coastal aquifers.

Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on practical coastal engineering challenges, with particular attention to microtidal environments common along the Adriatic coast. His work demonstrates consistent methodological approaches combining field observations with numerical modeling, particularly in sediment transport, wave-current interactions, and coastal flooding prediction. The research shows increasing emphasis on environmental applications including munitions disposal assessment and renewable energy harvesting from river and coastal systems.

Professor Postacchini maintains active professional contact through his university email address m.postacchini@staff.univpm.it and continues to contribute to both fundamental hydraulic research and practical coastal engineering solutions for the Adriatic region.