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Antonio Randazzo is a Junior Researcher and concurrent Ph.D. student in Earth Sciences at the University of Florence's Department of Earth Sciences since 2019. His work bridges environmental geochemistry and waste management through investigations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in volcanic, hydrothermal, and landfill systems.
His academic foundation includes:
- B.Sc in Geological Sciences (2015): Thesis “Laboratory experiments on the production of volatile organic compounds at hydrothermal conditions: A review”
- M.Sc in Geological Sciences and Technologies (2018): Thesis “Degradation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in landfill cover soils. Case Studies: Pinto (Madrid), Zurita (Fuerteventura), La Dehesa (El Hierro)”
Randazzo's research examines biogeochemical processes controlling VOC composition in shallow soil gases (≤60 cm depth), with critical implications for air quality, greenhouse gas dynamics, and waste management. His fieldwork spans volcanic regions and international landfill sites, revealing how microbial and chemical mechanisms govern VOC fate in diverse environments. Current projects focus on understanding VOC behavior in gas diffuse seepage areas to develop predictive environmental models.
Funded through his Junior Researcher position, his doctoral work “Biogeochemical processes affecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in volcanic and hydrothermal systems and municipal solid waste landfills” involves active collaboration with Spanish institutions at multiple field sites. Supervised by Professor Franco Tassi and Doctor Stefania Venturi, he integrates laboratory experiments with real-world environmental monitoring.
While no formal awards are documented in available sources, his research demonstrates practical applications for landfill engineering and volcanic hazard assessment. As a developing researcher, he does not currently supervise students but contributes to knowledge transfer through his specialized field investigations and methodological approaches to soil gas analysis.
