Francisco José Fernández Rodríguez is a full Professor at the University of Oviedo , Department of Geology. He holds a PhD in Geology (1994) from the same university, under the supervision of Dr. Alberto Marcos Vallaure. His research focuses on structural geology, tectonics, and geodynamic processes, with a specialization in high-pressure and high-temperature terrains, microstructural analysis, and fault-related tectonics. PhD in Geology (1994), University of Oviedo Degree in Geology (1988), University of Oviedo Key research areas include: Micro-tectonics and tectonic fabrics Active and relief tectonics Kinematic analysis of folding Crustal-scale faults and paleo-seismicity Fractal dimension analysis of rock avalanche deposits Geotechnical applications in mining projects His career spans 20 competitive research projects and 12 industry-funded initiatives, with leadership roles as Principal Investigator in 8 projects. He has contributed to 24 SCI-indexed publications and 48 total works, including books and chapters. Scientific Awards and Recognition Postdoctoral fellowship from the Spanish Ministry (1994-1995) INDUROT fellowship (University of Oviedo)
Germán Flor-Blanco is a Professor at the Department of Geology, University of Oviedo, Spain. His research focuses on coastal geomorphology, sedimentology, and environmental dynamics along the Cantabrian Sea (Bay of Biscay) and Atlantic Morocco. Key affiliations: University of Oviedo (since 2000) UNESCO IGCP 725 "Forecasting coastal change" GEOTECANTÁBRICA research group (FECYT funding) Research priorities include: Morphosedimentary patterns in estuaries and rocky coasts Anthropogenic impacts on coastal sediment budgets Wave-cliff interactions and slope instability Heavy metal pollution in estuarine sediments Aeolian dune field evolution GIS-based coastal management systems Recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate expertise in: Trace element dynamics in industrialized coasts Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in Bay of Biscay Coastal erosion patterns under extreme storms Estuarine functionality assessment frameworks Beach-dune system interactions Marine sediment geochemical baselines Technical strengths : field-based sediment analysis, ground penetrating radar (GPR) applications, multivariate statistical methods, and historical morphodynamic reconstruction.
ELENA DE LAS MERCEDES ALONSO PRIETO is a full-time Professor at the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Engineering within the College of Mining Engineering at the University of Vigo. She is affiliated with the research group GESSMin (Gestión Segura e Sostible de Recursos Minerais), focusing on sustainable mineral resource management and geotechnical challenges. Education: PhD from University of Vigo (2002) with the thesis Curvas convergencia-confinamiento; resolución numérica y aplicación a macizos rocosos con comportamiento elastoplástico con reblandecimiento , supervised by Dr. Leandro Alejano Monge and Dr./a. Fernando Varas Mérida. Her research interests align with rock mechanics, numerical modeling, and environmental engineering in mining contexts. She operates at the Vigo campus and is associated with the Center for Research in Industrial Technologies, Energy, and Processes.
Jose Maria Costa Mercadal is a part-time Adjunct Professor at the Department of Environmental Sciences (University of Girona), specializing in External Geodynamics . He has held this role since 2003 (with interruptions) and teaches courses such as Geological Processes and Resources , Natural Heritage Restoration , and Natural Hazards . PhD in Geological Sciences (UAB, 1989) with research focused on stratigraphy and sedimentology. Founder and director of GEOINFORMES TURB-ESTRAT, SLP (2003–present), working in applied geology, including geological mapping, environmental geology, and hydrogeology. His professional experience spans collaborations with private engineering firms (INYPSA, GEOSERVEI) and contributions to infrastructure projects like the Duero-Tajo water transfer. His research interests bridge theoretical geology with practical environmental applications. He has contributed to geological risk assessments, environmental restoration, and natural heritage conservation through both academic and private sector work.
Carles Roqué is a Titular Professor at the University of Girona, Department of Environmental Sciences, specializing in external geodynamics. His research integrates geophysical methods (ERT, GPR, trenching) with morphostratigraphic analysis to study karst systems, paleoseismology, and geohazard characterization. His recent publications focus on hypogene karst origin mechanisms, salt karren evolution, and climate change impacts on subsidence. He has contributed to geological mapping projects in Catalonia and participated in interdisciplinary studies linking tectonics, hydrology, and archaeological resource exploitation. Current research projects include groundwater-radon dynamics, Neanderthal resource behavior comparisons, and sinkhole prediction models. He collaborates with teams across Spain and Ecuador on environmental risk assessment and geological heritage studies.
Georg Nagl is a researcher at the Institute of Alpine Natural Hazards under the Department of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna. His work focuses on debris flow mechanics, natural hazard mitigation, and infrastructure resilience. Research Interests : Debris flow dynamics Impact force analysis Natural hazard monitoring Climate-resilient infrastructure Geotechnical disaster prevention Mountain torrent management Scientific Contributions : His recent publications analyze temporal/spatial debris flow patterns, stress anisotropy in flows, and innovative monitoring barriers. Keywords span environmental engineering, geotechnics, and hydrology. Theses Supervision : Supervised the Master's thesis Evaluation of methods for determining the discharge of a debris flow on the Lattenbach (2023). Project Involvement : Active in EU/national projects like Nature-Based Solutions for Climate-Resilient Critical Infrastructure (2024-2028) and Detection of rockfall using structure-borne sound (2023-2025), focusing on hazard reduction technologies.
Christian Zangerl is a Professor of Sustainable Georesources and Applied Geology at the Institute of Applied Geology , Department of Structural Engineering and Natural Hazards , University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU). His research focuses on gravitational mass movements, rock mechanics, hydrogeology, and hydromechanically coupled processes. Education : Earth Sciences (Petrology & Mineralogy), University of Innsbruck (1990–1997); Doctorate, ETH Zurich (1998–2003) Career : Faculty at BOKU since 2014; Senior Researcher at alpS Center for Natural Hazards (2003–2013) Research Interests : He investigates deep-seated rock slides, climate change impacts on alpine mass movements, numerical modeling of slope stability, and monitoring techniques like InSAR and drone photogrammetry. His work addresses infrastructure risks from geological hazards. Projects : Recent projects include 3D displacement vector calculation of rockslides , Natural hazard mitigation and engineering geology , and MEZG-Rindbach (hydrogeological characterization of alpine catchments). Funders include FFG, national ministries, and private companies. Lectures : He has delivered over 100 lectures globally, including keynotes at EGU, IAEG, and World Landslide Forum. Topics span rock slope stability, glacier retreat impacts, and policy implications. Media Contributions : Featured in ORF III, ZIB 1, and local press for landslide research, including the Fluchthorn rockfall (2023) and Steinlehnen rockslide (2021).
Dr. Jean-Marie Fuerbringer is a Lecturer and Scientific Assistant at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Basic Sciences and the Section of Physics. He also collaborates with the SCI STI FM Group at EPFL Valais Wallis and contributes to teaching at UNIL’s College of Sciences. His roles span academic instruction, scientific collaboration, and pedagogical management. PhD in Sensitivity Analysis of Numerical Simulation Models, EPFL (1992) Engineer in Physics, EPFL (1987) Visiting Researcher, NIST, USA (1995–1997) Visiting Professor, Catholic University of Lima, Peru (1997–2001) His research centers on Design of Experiments (DOE) , skills and competence management , and building physics , particularly air exchange and simulation validation. He has contributed significantly to university pedagogy and industrial training systems. His work bridges engineering, education, and applied statistics. His publications from 1990 to 2017 reflect a trajectory from building energy modeling and sensitivity analysis to educational diagnostics and industrial competence systems. Key themes include experimental design, simulation confidence, airflow modeling, and fuzzy logic in skills assessment. The research spans civil, mechanical, and environmental engineering, with strong applications in pedagogy and organizational management. While no formal scientific awards are listed, his long-standing contributions to EPFL’s academic and administrative structures, including leadership roles in mechanical engineering and doctoral education, reflect institutional recognition. Dr. Fuerbringer has taught courses on experimental design, physics education, and modeling. He has collaborated with researchers and students across disciplines, though no formal PhD advisees are listed. His work in project management at the Laboratory of Production Management and Processes (LGPP) involved skills development and pedagogical innovation. He has also contributed to online learning platforms and proactive competence management systems. He is actively involved in research and teaching, with affiliations to the Section of Physics and the SCI STI FM Group, focusing on experimental methodologies and their applications in both academia and industry.
Casimir Katz is an Adjunct Professor at the Chair of Computing in Civil and Building Engineering at the Technical University of Munich , specializing in computational mechanics, finite element analysis, and wind engineering. He has contributed extensively to structural simulation, building information modeling (BIM), and digital twinning. Education: Diplom in Civil Engineering (1976, TU Munich) Key research areas: Wind Load Analysis , Nonlinear Structural Mechanics , Computational Fluid Dynamics , Finite Element Method , and Engineering Software Development . His work bridges theoretical advances in Scaled Boundary FEM and CFD modeling with practical applications in bridge engineering , urban wind analysis , and tunneling . He co-founded SOFiSTiK AG , a leader in structural engineering software, and has advised on projects like the Arnulfsteg and Rader Hochbrücke bridges. Current teaching focuses on Computational Mechanics and BIM applications in structural engineering. His recent publications emphasize dynamic soil-structure interaction , polyhedral mesh generation , and nonlinear design methodologies . Collaborations span academia, industry, and research groups like the BIM Lab at TU Munich.
Alessandro Chiaraviglio serves as an External lecturer and teaching assistant within the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) at the Polytechnic University of Turin. He holds dual affiliations as a core member of the College of Management and Production Engineering and an invited member of the College of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Automotive Engineering. His teaching portfolio centers on Industrial Plants and Occupational Safety across Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Production Engineering, and Management Engineering programs for academic years 2019/20 through 2025/26. Chiaraviglio's research spans Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, Safety Engineering, and Railway Engineering with emphasis on system optimization. His work bridges theoretical frameworks and industrial applications—particularly in warehouse performance metrics, railway infrastructure design, and safety-integrated production systems. Key methodologies include performance indicator development, multimodal transport modeling, and logistical process re-engineering for complex engineering environments. Publication analysis reveals a strategic evolution from 2006 railway infrastructure studies (Lyon-Turin line design, Alpine tunnel utilization, Tram-Train systems) to the 2025 warehouse operations framework. This trajectory demonstrates consistent focus on transportation/logistics optimization, with recent work introducing the Overall Warehouse Effectiveness (OWE) metric as a unifying framework for operational performance assessment across supply chain nodes.
Carlo Ravagnati is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) of the Polytechnic University of Turin. He has held teaching roles since at least the 2013/2014 academic year, including as Contract Professor at the University of Cagliari (2021-2023) and ENSAL in Lyon (2023-2025). His work bridges architectural design , urban planning , and environmental compatibility . Scientific Branch : CEAR-09/A - Architectural and Urban Design ERC Sector : PE8_3 - Civil engineering, architecture, geotechnics His research explores the theoretical construction of architectural projects , archetypes of the Earth , and sustainable urban regeneration . Publications since 2022 examine fragmented design, cartographic imagination, and autobiographical design processes. Supervised PhD student: Thomas Pepino (2019-2023), focusing on greenhouses in Sanremo's Gulf. Scientific Award : Effective member of PROACH - NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN TEACHERS (ICAR 14-15-16) since 2018 As a contract professor , he has taught at the University of Cagliari and ENSAL de Lyon, contributing to courses like Research Methodology for Heritage and Fundamentals of Design . His editorial board involvement and commercial research contracts (e.g., Sanremo's oldest city valorization) highlight applied and theoretical expertise.
Professor Paulomi (Polly) Burey is a Professor in Food Science at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), affiliated with the School of Agriculture and Environmental Science and the Centre for Future Materials within the Institute for Advanced Engineering and Space Sciences. She holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering and a BE (Hons I) in Chemical and Materials Engineering from the University of Auckland. Her leadership spans academic programs and major research initiatives in sustainable materials and food systems. Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, 2005 Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, The University of Queensland, 2007 Bachelor of Engineering (Hons I) in Chemical and Materials Engineering, The University of Auckland, 2001 Professor Burey’s research centers on food materials science , focusing on the interplay between formulation, microstructure, processing, and rheological behavior of food materials. She is a pioneer in agrifood waste valorization , leading projects like the NO WASTE pilot precinct and the SIMPLE Hub, which aim to develop circular economy models in regional industries. Her work integrates engineering principles with sustainability goals, emphasizing waste-to-resource transformation. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in sustainable materials , waste recycling , food processing innovations , and interdisciplinary sustainability . Themes include egg peeling science, bioplastics, mycelium composites, and hydrogel wound dressings—showcasing her applied and fundamental research. Professional Memberships: QLD Branch Co-Chair and Chair (2019–2022), Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology Member, Institute of Chemical Engineers Member, Society of Rheology Member, ISEKI She actively supervises PhD and Master’s students in areas such as food technology, rheology, and waste-derived materials. She has led multiple externally funded research projects with a cumulative portfolio exceeding $13 million, including grants from the Strategic University Reform Fund and Regional Research Collaboration Program. Her leadership roles include Convenor of the BSc Food Science major and Associate Head (Research) in her School. She also leads a multidisciplinary research team and collaborates with industry, government, and international partners. Labs and Teams: She leads the Sustainable Industry Design research theme and co-directs two major research programs: NO WASTE and SIMPLE Hub, involving over 15 industry and government partners, and national/international universities. Her lab work focuses on food rheology, microstructure analysis, and sustainable material development.
Stephen Hall is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Solid Mechanics at the Faculty of Engineering, Lund University. He is an active researcher with significant contributions in solid mechanics, material characterization, and multiscale modeling, particularly using advanced imaging techniques such as neutron and X-ray tomography. He is affiliated with key research profile areas including Nanoscience and Semiconductor Technology, Light and Materials, and The Energy Transition at Lund University. Research Interests: His expertise lies in the mechanical behavior of heterogeneous materials, with a focus on localized deformation, strain field analysis, microstructure evolution, and hydromechanical coupling in porous media. He applies digital image correlation and tomographic methods to study phenomena in geological materials, polymers, and sustainable packaging. His work bridges fundamental mechanics with industrial and environmental applications, including energy systems and food processing. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2024–2025) emphasize experimental and computational studies of porous rocks and engineering materials using neutron and X-ray imaging. These works explore multiscale deformation, fluid flow deviations from classical laws, and microstructural responses under stress, reflecting a strong trend toward correlative, non-destructive 3D characterization techniques. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Supervision and Grants: Hall actively supervises PhD students and research projects. He is Principal Investigator (PI) on multiple externally funded projects such as AI-TOMO, FUNKYPACK, and plant-based meat analogue imaging, all funded by Vinnova. He also contributes as a researcher and supervisor in projects funded by the Swedish Research Council, demonstrating strong grant acquisition and collaborative leadership. Labs and Teams: He manages the 4D Imaging Lab at Lund University, a key infrastructure for advanced material characterization using time-resolved tomography. The lab supports interdisciplinary research across material science, geomechanics, and sustainable technology development.
Maurizio Gasparo Morticelli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Marine Sciences at the University of Palermo (Italy), with a focus on geological modeling and tectonic analysis in the Mediterranean region. Research expertise in 3D geological reconstructions Specialization in tectono-sedimentary processes Key contributions to coastal landscape evolution and geohazard assessment Active in archaeometric studies of ancient Sicilian artifacts His publication record demonstrates consistent work on Sicilian fold-and-thrust belts, wedge-top basins, and multidisciplinary approaches combining stratigraphy, geophysics, and archaeology. Recent studies emphasize 3D modeling applications for urban geology, CO2 storage, and seismic hazard evaluation. Current projects involve integrating field data with geophysical surveys to decode Quaternary faulting and reconstruct geological systems from onshore to offshore environments. His work spans from the Tethyan margin evolution to practical applications in environmental risk management.
Edoardo Rotigliano is a Full Professor in the Department of Earth and Marine Sciences at the University of Palermo, Italy. He teaches Physical Geography, GIS, and Applied Geomorphology courses with office hours held at the main campus (Via Archirafi, 22) and Trapani teaching center for Biodiversity and Technological Innovation students. His contact includes phone (+3909123864649) and email (edoardo.rotigliano@unipa.it). His research spans physical geography and geomorphology with emphasis on landslide susceptibility modeling, erosion processes, and natural hazard assessment. Key interests include geomorphometry, GIS analysis, hydrogeological phenomena, and coastal vulnerability. He employs advanced geospatial techniques and field-based approaches to analyze hazards in Mediterranean environments, particularly Sicily and Central America. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal strong focus on landslide deposit prediction, inventory completeness validation, and multi-typology susceptibility modeling. His work integrates stochastic approaches, high-precision simulations, and field data to address geomorphological hazards across diverse landscapes from volcanic calderas to coastal zones. Notable case studies include El Salvador's Ilopango Caldera and Sicilian river basins. Scientific contributions include: Development of spatial validation protocols for landslide susceptibility maps Integration of preparatory and triggering factors in coseismic hazard models Analysis of scale effects in geomorphological modeling Experimental pedagogy for geoscience education As faculty member, he supervises student research and participates in geoscience education initiatives. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration between geomorphology, hydrology, and environmental engineering. Current projects focus on refining hazard prediction models through advanced sampling strategies and multi-source data integration for Mediterranean and Central American contexts.
