Expert Details
Dimension Stone Quarrying
ID: 733443
Italy
Expert's specific studies have included geomechanical studies in active marble and granite quarries in order to improve the blocks' recovery rate and minimize the waste material production. The detailed geological study was fundamental as a preparatory phase in order to assess the volume of the deposit and correctly address the future exploitation of a dimension stone quarry. In the
same way, detailed geological and geo-mechanical analyses in already active quarries represent an essential tool to delineate deposit extensions, to drawn up the exploitation front direction, to locate new varieties, and to define the geological situation and the possible features that impedes the correct exploitation of the material giving the hints to increase productivity.
He was involved in several research projects of national and international relevance with Firenze and Modena-Reggio Emilia universities. The research subjects were focused on the detailed analyses of the sedimentary and structural processes active at continental/oceanic plate interface. These studies were carried on the field in key fossil examples scattered along the Perimediterranean orogenic belts (Apennines, Dinarids, Hellenides and Anatolia Fold-and-Thrust-Belts.) and the collected data were elaborated in order to propose innovative geological models. These experiences afforded him significant experience in facing and solving problems related to complicate geological scenarios and provide the know-how basis to solve problems related to applied geological challenges. The collected data allow publishing several scientific papers and maps on both national and international earth science journals.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2007 | Degree: Post-Doc Course | Subject: Structural Geology | Institution: UNIS – University of Svalbard, Longyearbyen, Norway |
| Year: 2007 | Degree: Ph.D | Subject: Structural Geology, Stratigraphy, Tectonics | Institution: Florence University – Earth Science Department, 4 Via La Pira – 50121 Florence, Italy |
| Year: 2002 | Degree: Master’s Degree | Subject: Structural Geology, Stratigraphy, Sedimentology | Institution: Florence University – Earth Science Department, 4 Via La Pira – 50121 Florence, Italy |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2012 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Senior Geologist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Dimension stone and building materials consultant. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Consultant Geologist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Planning and project consulting for dimension stone and industrial minerals quarries in Italy and abroad. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to 2016 | Employer: Firenze University | Title: Post-doc Researcher | Department: Earth Science Department |
Responsibilities:Scientific research: Geological and structural investigations of the circum-Mediterranean fold-and-thrust belts. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2007 | Employer: Firenze University | Title: Lecturer; Field Geologist | Department: Earth Science Department |
Responsibilities:Geological field mapping and cartographic elaborations for the new edition of the 1:50.000 Geological Map of Italy and lecturer for the course: “Geology and Lithology” |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2012 to 2016 | Agency: ENOF - ENTREPRISE NATIONALE DES PRODUITS MINERAIS NON-FERREUX ET DES SUBSTANCES UTILES S.P.A., ALGIERS, ALGERIA | Role: Geological Consultant | Description: Planning of the mineral resource exploration and valorization of five mineral deposits in the northern Algeria and western Sahara (Barite, Feldspar, Limestone, Dolomite and Diatomite deposits) |
| Years: 2011 to 2012 | Agency: Industrial and Modernization Centre, EGYPTIAN GOVERNMENT, EGYPT | Role: Geological Consultant | Description: Study on the current situation and future perspective of the Mineral, construction materials and dimension stone of Egypt In collaboration with WGM (Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limited) and EMRA (Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority) |
| Years: 2003 to 2004 | Agency: Tuscany Region – Seismic survey (Italy) | Role: Field Geologist | Description: Detailed geological and geomorphological field mapping for the evaluation of the local seismic response within major urban centres of the Casentino Basin in Tuscany Region (Italy). |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 2002 to Present | Country / Region: Bosnia, Albania, Serbia, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Oman, Vietnam, Myanmar, China, USA | Summary: Geological consultancies mainly concerning dimension stones and building materials for several clients |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Documented as Competent Person being a member of the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) -- a ‘Recognized Professional Organisation’ by the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC). |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| The expert published in both scientific and educational journals original articles concerning arguments of his core expertise areas: - Ofioliti, 40 (2), 107-123 - GEOL. F. Trips, Vol.5, No. 2.1 (2013), 114 pp., 61 figs. (DOI 10.3301/GFT.2013.03) - Rend. online Soc. Geol. It., Vol. 22 (2012), pp. 14-17. - Ofioliti, 36 (2), 139-166. - The geological and structural analysis as a tool dimension stone evaluation and mine planning. Book Chapter. p: 193-204, ARACNE ED. DOI: 10.4399/978885483745414 - Ofioliti, 35 (2), 103-115 - Ofioliti, 34 (2), 83-94 - Geodinamica Acta 20 (1-2) 71-97. - Boll. Soc. Geol. It. Special Paper 3: 29-54 |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Since 2012 has been acting as an expert witness in civil cases related with dimension stone and building materials in both bankrupt procedures and legal estimation appraisal |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Expert has given a number of lectures at Florence University and has presented his scientific and tecnical researches at several international conferences. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
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| English | Fluent |
| Italian | Mother Tongue |
| Spanish | Basic |
| French | Basic |