Arianna Soldati

Arianna Soldati is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences at NC State University, affiliated with the College of Sciences. Her research focuses on lava rheology, aiming to understand volcanic hazards affecting the 500 million people near active volcanoes. She employs experimental and field-based approaches, studying active eruptions globally.

Education: Ph.D. in Geological Sciences (University of Missouri-Columbia, 2018), M.Sc. (University of Pisa, 2013), B.Sc. (University of Pavia, 2011). Her work bridges volcanology with science communication, emphasizing public engagement.

Research Interests: Experimental and field-based studies of lava dynamics, magma viscosity, and eruption mechanisms. Recent work includes analyses of the 2021 La Palma and 2018 Kīlauea eruptions, focusing on rheological evolution and gas dynamics. Her studies also explore ferrovolcanic deposits and artistic applications of volcanic materials.

Publications trends highlight experimental methods applied to real-world eruptions, with a focus on hazard mitigation. She has collaborated on international projects and contributed to interdisciplinary studies linking geology with cultural narratives.

Advising and grants: No specific advising records listed, but her CV may include grant details. She collaborates with global volcanology networks and experimental facilities.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with NC State’s MEAS department research groups, focusing on volcanic processes and hazard assessment.