معرفی
Dr. Stefano Patruno serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering within the School of Sciences and Engineering at the University of Nicosia, specializing in petroleum geology and seismic interpretation. His academic appointments are complemented by extensive industry experience as Senior Geophysicist at ONE Dyas, Senior Geologist at ION Geophysical, and Project Geoscientist at PGS.
Education:
- PhD in Earth Science and Engineering, Imperial College London (2013)
- Master in Micropalaeontology with Distinction, University College London (2008) - Dennis Curry Fund Prize recipient
- Master in Geological Sciences and Technologies, University 'G. D’Annunzio' of Chieti (2017)
- Bachelor in Geological Sciences, University 'G. D’Annunzio' of Chieti (2007)
His research focuses on seismic stratigraphy, sedimentology, and petroleum system analysis, with particular expertise in North Sea basin evolution, CO2 storage optimization, and fractured carbonate reservoirs. Current projects integrate seismic interpretation with geomechanical modeling to address challenges in carbon capture storage and hydrocarbon exploration. His work directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through sustainable resource management research.
Recent publications demonstrate strong trends in carbon storage research (60% of 2023-2024 output), with emphasis on Southern North Sea CO2 fairway systems, alongside continued work on North Sea tectono-stratigraphy and Mediterranean carbonate reservoir analogues. His fingerprint includes key areas: Clinoform Architecture (100%), North Sea Geology (93%), and Offshore Norway Basin Analysis (56%).
Scientific Recognition:
- Chief Editor of Geological Society of London Special Publication on Cross-border North Sea Petroleum Geology
- Associate Editor for Basin Research
- Scopus h-index of 16 with 1,033 citations
- Dennis Curry Fund Prize from the Geologists' Association
Dr. Patruno maintains active industry collaboration through consultancy roles while leading academic research on basin-scale geological systems. His dual industry-academia engagement facilitates practical application of research in exploration and carbon storage projects across the North Sea, Mediterranean, and Africa.
