Francesco Faccini
Research Institute for Geo-Hydrological Protection, University of Genoa
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About
Francesco Faccini is an Italian researcher whose work centers on geomorphology, natural hazard assessment, and slope instability in mountainous environments, with a particular focus on the Ligurian Apennines of Italy. His research addresses some of the most pressing challenges facing marginal mountain communities — namely, how to coexist with slow-moving, large-scale landslides that threaten both lives and livelihoods in socio-economically vulnerable regions. Faccini has made notable contributions to the development and application of intensive monitoring networks for deep-seated gravitational slope deformations. His multidisciplinary approach integrates geological and geomorphological characterization with advanced displacement measurement techniques, offering both scientific insight and practical engineering solutions. His 2023 study on community coexistence with large-scale landslides, alongside earlier work in the Upper Graveglia Valley, demonstrates his commitment to translating complex geomorphological data into actionable risk management strategies. While his citation counts remain modest — with his most-cited work accumulating six citations — his research fills a critical niche in understanding slow-moving slope phenomena in Alpine and Apennine contexts. His work is particularly valuable for researchers and practitioners engaged in landslide risk reduction and sustainable mountain territory management.
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