Stefano Conti

Stefano Conti is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. He teaches courses such as Geo-energies, Global Tectonics and Sedimentary Basins, and Geology of the Italian Territory, focusing on geological resources, energy transition, and tectonic-sedimentary relationships. His research emphasizes methane seepage, seep-impacted sedimentation, and stratigraphic geology, particularly in the northern Apennines. Key themes include carbonate sedimentation, fluid expulsion dynamics, and paleoclimatic reconstructions.

His scientific publications analyze Miocene seep carbonates, their geochemical signatures, and associations with chemosynthetic fauna. He investigates sedimentary basin evolution, fluid migration pathways, and isotope stratigraphy to understand methane cycling and its geological impacts. Teaching methods combine theoretical lectures, field excursions, and practical exercises in seismic section interpretation and geological map analysis.