Geological expertise
Appraisal of potential seismogenic sources from instrumental and historical seismicity, field and subsurface geology, landscape parameters, and displacement modeling. Geomorphological analysis of drainage basin evolution. Analysis of geometry and evolution of fault transfer zones.
Regional extents and global distribution of margin-basin systems, their resource outlook, and energy/GHG storage potential.
Structural and geomorphological interpretation of air photos (including ortho-rectification), DEM, and optical satellite imagery. 3D analysis of fault displacement parameters.
Structural and stratigraphic interpretation of multichannel and VHR seismic reflection profiles. Structural interpretation of analog sandbox models (rift and strike-slip settings). Interpretation of well logs and cuttings.
Modeling of geo-acoustic parameters using underwater wide-angle seismic reflection data.
Geophysical applications
Fault input and seismic zonation for seismic hazard modeling.
Assessing the intersection among seismological, geological, and historical records to decipher shifting landscapes, “seismic memory” inheritance, and human location.
Evaluating the interplay among natural and anthropogenic multi-hazards, energy budget, geosphere-biosphere feedback, and physical complexities to address medium/long-term safety/relocation of the built environment. Geological contribution to global change and GHG; CCS and associated hazards; resource intelligence (terrestrial and extra-terrestrial). Cross-disciplinarity links with social, economic, and communication contexts. Multi-Sector Dynamics. Science for Policy.
Knowledge of foreign languages
Excellent English command. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 607; Test of Written English (TWE): 6.0/6.0. French: good. Spanish: fair.
Confidentiality and data search
NATO international security clearance: access up to NATO Restricted documents. Safe handling of proprietary industry data. Effective data pursuit on online archives. Smooth networking with global data providers.
Public outreach
Science communication. Information dissemination to media outlets and citizens concerning earthquake mechanisms, preparedness, geophysical means of investigation, and their capabilities and limitations (national radio interviews, materials for national TV programs and newspapers, e-mail, and social network replies to citizens’ queries).
