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Raffaella De Matteis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Science and Technology at the University of Sannio, Italy, specializing in Solid Earth Geophysics (GEO/10). Her research focuses on seismic tomography, crustal structure analysis, and earthquake source characterization, with particular emphasis on volcanic and geothermal regions in Italy.
Her research interests span seismicity analysis, stress field determination, crustal structure using tomographic techniques, seismic wave propagation in heterogeneous media, seismic source parameters analysis, and ground motion predictive equations for early-warning applications. Dr. De Matteis has extensively studied Italian volcanic systems including Mt. Vesuvius, Ischia island, and Campi Flegrei caldera, as well as geothermal fields like Larderello in Tuscany and Nesjavellir in Iceland.
Her publication record reveals strong expertise in 3D seismic tomography, with methodological contributions to velocity model development, earthquake relocation techniques, and ground-shaking mapping. Her work often addresses the practical applications of seismic research for hazard assessment and early warning systems, with a particular focus on how advanced tomographic methods improve our understanding of seismic hazards in complex geological settings.
Dr. De Matteis has collaborated extensively with researchers across Italy and internationally, particularly on projects involving seismic monitoring of volcanic and geothermal areas. Her recent work has increasingly focused on the relationship between pore fluid pressure and earthquake triggering mechanisms, reflecting a growing interest in the connections between geothermal systems and seismic activity.
