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Andrea Segalini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, Architectural Engineering and Mathematics (DICATeA) at the University of Parma, where he teaches courses in geotechnics, rock mechanics, and slope stability across multiple engineering programs including Civil and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering for Risk Mitigation, and Geological Sciences and Technologies.
His educational background includes a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Parma (1995) and a Ph.D. in Environmental Geoengineering from the Technical School of Turin (1999). He advanced from a research grant recipient in 2000 to Researcher in 2007, and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2014, with national qualification for Full Professor achieved in 2016.
Segalini's research focuses on rock mechanics, slope stability, landslide and rockfall dynamics, numerical modeling (using FLAC and finite element methods), and the development of advanced geotechnical monitoring systems. His work integrates theoretical, experimental, and computational approaches to analyze and mitigate geological hazards.
The most recent publications reflect a strong trend toward real-time monitoring of debris flows, landslide detection using equivalent displacements, integration of advanced technologies in geotechnical systems, and low-cost erosion monitoring. These works highlight a shift toward smart, integrated, and cost-effective solutions for geohazard management, particularly in alpine and Apennine regions.
- National Scientific Qualification of Associate Professor in Disciplinary Areas 04/A3 and 08/A1
- National Scientific Qualification of Full Professor in Disciplinary Area 08/A1
Segalini has led and participated in numerous national research projects (PRIN, COFIN, FIL), serving as Principal Investigator and Local Research Unit leader. He is also a scientific consultant for the Servizio Tecnico Centrale of the Consiglio Superiore dei Lavori Pubblici, contributing to the development of a European Assessment Document (EAD) for flexible debris flow barriers. He has not formally advised any listed students, but his leadership in research projects and spin-off development indicates significant mentorship and team coordination.
He co-founded and leads Advanced Slope Engineering S.r.l. (ASE S.r.l.), a University of Parma spin-off commercializing the Modular Underground Monitoring System (MUMS), a patented automatic inclinometer. His research team at DICATeA continues to innovate in geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring, bridging academic research with industrial application.
