ROME (ITALPRESS) – Minister of University and Research (MUR) Anna Maria Bernini has appointed Fabio Florindo as the new president of the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV). With a career of high international prestige and proven scientific leadership, Fabio Florindo is preparing to lead INGV with an eye for excellence and innovation, further consolidating the Institute’s position as a global reference in the Geosciences. A graduate in Geological Sciences with a PhD in Geophysics from the University of Southampton (UK), he has held roles of increasing responsibility within INGV, where he is currently a Research Executive.
“My commitment will be to strengthen INGV with concrete actions that will consolidate its role as a global scientific excellence,” says Florindo. “Among my priorities is undoubtedly the strengthening of monitoring networks, with the adoption of cutting-edge technologies for an increasingly timely response to natural hazards.” Through interdisciplinary projects and strategic international collaborations, INGV aims to address global challenges related to climate change and tectonic and volcanic processes. “Thanks to these and many other initiatives,” Florindo continues, “INGV will continue to be a benchmark in Earth science research, contributing significantly to the safety and understanding of our planet.”
A research associate at ISMAR-CNR and the Centro Oceanogrßfico de Registro Estratigrßfico at the University of São Paulo, Brazil, since 2022 Florindo has served on the INGV Board of Directors and as interim president, demonstrating management skills, competence, and vision. Florindo is a well-known geophysicist on the international scene with a relevant scientific career in geophysics. He is Principal Investigator of several major international research projects, including the ANDRILL project, which involved institutions from Italy, Germany, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. His high scientific output includes papers in leading journals and he is recognized for his significant impact on global research.
Internationally, Florindo has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors. The American Geophysical Union (AGU) honored him for his contributions to the scientific community and elected him a Fellow of the AGU. He is a member of Academia Europaea and received the title of Doctor of Science from the University of Southampton for his significant contributions to geophysical research. In addition, his contribution to the scientific research program in Antarctica has been recognized with the National Science Foundation Antarctic Service Medal, an important honor of the U.S. program for service to the region.
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