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Paola Iacumin is a Full Professor in Geochemistry and Volcanology (GEO/08) at the University of Parma's Department of Chemical Sciences, Life and Environmental Sustainability. She serves as Head of the Isotopic Geochemistry Laboratory and holds leadership roles in academic governance, including Delegate for Education and former Degree Course President.
- Education: PhD in Earth Sciences (1996, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, "Très honorable avec félicitations"); European Doctorate; Degree in Geological Sciences (1988, University of Trieste, 110/110 with honors)
Her research focuses on isotopic techniques applied to Earth Sciences, paleoclimatology, and environmental monitoring. Key areas include hydrology, carbonate isotope analysis, paleodiet reconstruction, and food traceability. She has developed patented methods for isotopic analysis and founded LabGo s.r.l. for agri-food traceability solutions.
Recent publications analyze chromium contamination in springs, squid fraud detection via lanthanide tracers, paleoenvironmental studies of Sudanese remains, and strontium isotope limitations in archaeology. Her work combines field studies (e.g., Mediterranean oceanographic expeditions) with laboratory innovations.
- Scientific Awards:
- Carlo Minguzzi Prize (1996)
- University of Trieste Degree Prize (1989)
As principal investigator, she has led isotopic geochemistry projects while managing laboratory infrastructure and advising on curriculum development for environmental and geological degree programs.
