Patrizia Fiannacca

Patrizia Fiannacca is an Associate Professor of Petrology and Petrography at the University of Catania, with a focus on Earth Sciences. She holds a PhD in Petrology of Magmatic Associations (2001) and a Cum Laude Degree in Geological Sciences (1993) from the same institution.

• Research interests: Genesis and evolution of continental crust, petrogenesis of granitoid rocks, tectonics-magmatism relationships, and metamorphic processes in circum-Mediterranean belts.
• Key contributions: Over 60 supervised theses, editorial roles at Lithos and Frontiers in Earth Sciences, and leadership in international field trips/conferences like the 10th Hutton Symposium (2023).

Her recent publications analyze granitoid petrogenesis, crustal melting, and tectonic deformation in the Serre Batholith and Peloritani Mountains. She has held visiting positions at institutions in the Czech Republic, Brazil, and Australia, and coordinates Erasmus+ agreements with universities in Norway, Germany, and Japan.