Pasquale Borrelli

Pasquale Borrelli serves as a scientific Assistant at the University of Basel within the Department of Environmental Sciences under the Faculty of Humanities and Natural Sciences. Based at Bernoullistrasse 30/32 in Basel, Switzerland, he conducts research focused on soil erosion processes and land degradation assessment across European landscapes. His work bridges field measurements with digital monitoring approaches to address critical environmental challenges.

Dr. Borrelli's research interests center on soil erosion dynamics, particularly gully erosion monitoring systems, rainfall erosivity modeling, and post-fire soil degradation processes. His work contributes to European environmental policy by developing standardized assessment methods for land degradation that can inform the EU Soil Observatory and Soil Deal initiatives. His methodological approach combines traditional field surveys with innovative digital tools for comprehensive environmental assessment.

Current research projects led by Dr. Borrelli include MONNALISA (Monitoring and Assessment of prevention and restoration solutions to combat desertification), accelerating soil health information collection using AI technology for the EU Soil Observatory, and studying Mediterranean olive grove biodiversity in relation to land management practices. These projects reflect his commitment to developing practical solutions for soil conservation and sustainable land management across Europe.

Dr. Borrelli maintains active research collaborations across European institutions, with recent publications appearing in high-impact journals including Scientific Data and Journal of Hydrology. His work on bias-corrected rainfall erosivity time series represents a significant methodological advancement for soil erosion modeling across diverse European climatic zones.