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Maria Giovanna Tanda is a full Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, Land and Architecture Engineering at the University of Parma, where she has held academic positions since 2001. She previously served as a Researcher and Associate Professor at the Politecnico di Milano. Her academic leadership includes roles such as Vice Director of the Department and President of the Master's Degree in Environmental and Territorial Engineering. She is actively involved in teaching graduate courses in Hydraulic Infrastructure and Groundwater Hydrology and Aquifer Protection.
- PhD in Hydraulic Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, 1979
- Researcher, Politecnico di Milano, 1983–1992
- Associate Professor, Politecnico di Milano, 1992–2001
- Professor, University of Parma, 2004–present
Her research focuses on hydraulic engineering, groundwater hydrology, inverse modeling, climate change impacts on water systems, and sustainable water management. She has led numerous research projects on groundwater remediation, flood risk, and aquifer protection. Her work integrates deterministic and stochastic modeling of flow and transport in porous media, sand-box experiments, and climate scenario analysis.
The most recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on climate change adaptation, groundwater sustainability, and hydrological modeling, particularly in Mediterranean contexts. Her work combines engineering solutions with environmental protection, addressing real-world challenges such as drought, pollution, and infrastructure safety.
Maria Giovanna Tanda has been a scientific reviewer for prestigious journals including Journal of Hydrology, Water Resources Research, and Frontiers in Water. She has edited special issues on groundwater modeling and served on editorial boards. She has also held significant organizational roles within the university and research consortia.
She has supervised numerous PhD students in areas related to groundwater modeling, embankment safety, and hydrological inverse problems. Her research has been funded by national (MIUR, MURST) and European (PRIMA, Horizon 2020) programs, as well as contracts with public authorities like the Po River Basin Authority and private companies such as GAIA S.p.A. These projects have addressed hydrological balance, drought management, sewage systems, and climate change impacts.
She is involved in laboratory and field-based research, including physical modeling (e.g., confluence of torrents) and numerical simulations. She leads research units in collaborative projects involving multiple universities and international partners, particularly in the Mediterranean region.
