PIACENTINI Daniela
Form of the Professor
Graduated in Geological Sciences at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in 2002; PhD in Earth Sciences from 2006; Research fellow at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia from 2006 to 2011; Research fellow at University of Urbino from 2015 to 2021; Since November 2, 2021, Associate Professor in Physical Geography and Geomorphology at Sapienza University of Rome.
Training
- 2002 Master’s degree in Geological Sciences
- 2006 PhD in Scienze della Terra
Professional experience
- 2003-2005 PhD in Earth Sciences - University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
- 2006-2011 Research fellow - University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
- 2015-2021 Research fellow – University of Urbino
- From 2021 Associate Professor - Sapienza University of Rome
Research
Research Topics
- Geomorphological survey in field and with remote sensing techniques;
- Geomorphological mapping;
- Geomorphometry and spatial analysis of topographic and geomorphological data;
- GIS applications for the assessment and mitigation of geomorphological hazards;
- Analysis of geomorphological process and landforms, primarily in mountain and coastal areas;
- Multitemporal and historical analysis of landslide evolution;
- Landslide hazard assessment, with particular regards to rockfall hazard;
- Geomorphological heritage enhancement and geo-tourism development.
Study areas
Rome, Central and Northern Apennines, Dolomites, Malta, Pyrenees
Membership
AIGeo, Italian association of Physical Geography and Geomorphology
Editorial Activities
- Reviewer for international journals including: Applied Sciences; Entropy; Geosciences; Journal of Maps; Hydrology; International Journal of Digital Earth; Sensors; Sustainability; Remote Sensing;
- Guest Editor of a Special Issue titled "Mapping and Monitoring Coastal Geohazards using Aerial Data Acquisition" in the “Remote Sensing” journal;
- Member of the Topic Board of “Geosciences” journal.
Teaching
Courses
a.a. 2021-2022
- Geografia fisica con elementi di Geomorfologica (III anno Sc. Naturali);
Papers
List of papers in Google Scholar
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=it&user=8pFBXtsAAAAJ
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Citations: 626; h-index 15 (from Scopus January 2022).
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5235-3882
SCOPUS: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=25822516900
ResearchGate (RG): https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daniela-Piacentini