Alessandro Fornaciai
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About
Alessandro Fornaciai is a leading researcher in volcanology and geohazard monitoring, whose work bridges cutting-edge remote sensing technologies with practical hazard assessment. His primary research areas include volcanic processes, ground instability monitoring, and the development of innovative sensor systems. Fornaciai’s most notable contribution is his comprehensive review on the volcanological applications of unoccupied aircraft systems (UAS), which has garnered 109 citations and established UAS as a transformative tool for capturing high-resolution topographic and image data—two orders of magnitude better than traditional methods—to address grand challenges in volcanology. He also spearheaded the design and development of a flexible wireless sensor network (WSN) based on Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) technology for 3D monitoring of ground deformations such as landslides and subsidence, a system realized through the European Life+ project Wi-GIM. This work, cited over 38 times, demonstrates his commitment to practical, real-world hazard mitigation. Fornaciai’s research not only advances scientific understanding but also provides operational solutions for monitoring volcanic and geological instabilities, making him a key figure in applied geoscience.
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