Alessio Ferrari

Alessio Ferrari is a Full Professor in Engineering at the University of Palermo, specializing in Geotechnics within the Civil Engineering department. His research focuses on advanced geomechanical characterization of soils and rocks.

Research interests encompass:

• Mechanical behavior of geomaterials under extreme conditions
• Slope stability and landslide mechanisms
• Nuclear waste containment systems
• Innovative laboratory testing methods

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in triaxial testing of bentonite and shale, with emphasis on applications in deep geological repositories and nuclear waste storage.

He leads geotechnical laboratories and supervises graduate research on topics ranging from 3D-printed soils to infrastructure resilience against geohazards.