Valeria Lo Presti

Valeria Lo Presti is a Researcher in the Department of Earth and Marine Sciences at the University of Palermo, Italy. Her academic position (GEOS-02/B classification) places her within the Italian university system's research track, with a strong focus on Mediterranean marine and coastal geology.

Her research interests span multiple critical areas of earth sciences:

• Sea level changes during the Quaternary period and their implications for coastal vulnerability
• Submarine geohazards including landslides, fluid escapes, and pockmark formations
• Paleogeographic reconstructions of Mediterranean coastlines and past landscapes
• Geological mapping from onshore to offshore environments using multi-scale approaches
• Coastal erosion processes and climate change impacts on shorelines
• Tectonic influences on submarine canyon evolution

Analysis of her recent publication record reveals a consistent focus on applied marine geology with direct relevance to coastal management and hazard assessment. Her work integrates multiple methodologies including field geology, geophysical surveys, 3D modeling, and paleoenvironmental analysis. A significant portion of her research addresses the impacts of sea level rise on Mediterranean coastal plains, with particular attention to Italian coastlines. She has made substantial contributions to understanding submarine canyons, fluid migration processes, and the use of geological features as sea level indicators, with numerous publications in high-impact journals.

As an educator, Dr. Lo Presti teaches Marine Geology in the BIODIVERSITY AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION program at the University of Palermo, demonstrating her commitment to academic training in earth sciences. Her office hours are held on Mondays from 10:00 to 11:30 at either the Trapani educational center or the "Principe di Napoli" facility, reflecting her engagement with students and the academic community.