Piero Bellanova

Piero Bellanova is a Researcher at RWTH Aachen University's Institute for Neotectonics and Geohazards (NUG), specializing in tsunamigenic processes, coastal hazards, and deep-sea sediment dynamics. His work integrates field observations, organic geochemistry, and geophysical analysis to study disaster mitigation strategies and Earth system processes. Key research themes include:

• Tsunami deposit identification using biomarkers and sedimentological signatures
• Organic carbon cycling in hadal zones and subduction trenches
• Environmental impacts of extreme floods and anthropogenic pollution
• Paleoseismic reconstructions via offshore sediment cores

Recent studies focus on:

• Mediterranean tsunami deposits in karst environments
• Japan Trench carbon-silicon interactions
• Contaminant redistribution during catastrophic floods
• 3D mesh analysis of coastal boulder deposits

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials, though his extensive publication record indicates significant contributions to geohazards research. Supervisory roles or grants are not detailed in the text.