Education:
2023-2026:
Postdoctoral position at “Dipartimento di Scienze Biologiche, Geologiche e Ambientali dell’Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna”, on the project: “RISING - The Role of continental lithosphere In Subduction zones: sINking or floatinG” - Supervisor Prof. Francesco Giuntoli (01/12/2023 ÷ 31/01/2026)
2023:
Ph.D. cum laude at “Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, Università degli Studi di Torino”: “Tectono-metamorphic evolution of the Nappe Zone of the Sardinian Variscan belt, Italy. Constraining the architecture of the hinterland-foreland transition zone in collisional environment” [Supervisor: Prof. Rodolfo Carosi (Università di Torino); co-supervisors: Prof.ssa Chiara Montomoli (Università di Torino) & Dott. Salvatore Iaccarino (Università di Torino); collaborator Prof. Vitale Brovarone Alberto (Università di Bologna)];
2017-2018:
Master degree in Scienze Geologiche Applicate (Georisorse e Territorio) at “Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, Università degli Studi di Torino”: “Studio geologico-strutturale e geocronologico di due settori della East Variscan Shear Zone: la Linea Posada-Asinara (Sardegna, Italia) e la Cavalaire Fault (Maures Massif, Francia)” [Supervisor: Prof. Rodolfo Carosi; co-supervisor: Dott. Matteo Simonetti] – 110/110 cum laude e menzione;
2014-2015:
Bachelor degree in Scienze Geologiche at “Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, Università degli Studi di Torino”: “Rilevamento geologico dell’area di Pizzu e Monte (Jerzu-Sardegna)” [Supervisor: Prof. Marco Gattiglio].
Working activity:
2023:
Scholarship at “Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, Università degli Studi di Torino”, on the project: “Rilevamento geologico per progetto CARG Foglio 172 Pinerolo” - Supervisor Prof. Rodolfo Carosi (01/02/2023 ÷ 30/11/2023);
2021:
Geological survey and mapping for the project: “Progetto di Fattibilità Tecnico Economica della Linea Ferroviaria AV Salerno-Reggio Calabria, Lotti 1 e 2” in the area between Malvito and Scalea – [GDP-GEOMIN] (30/07/2021 ÷ 20/08/2021);
2019:
Scholarship at “Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, Università degli Studi di Torino”, on the project:“Completamento Della Cartografia Geologica In Terra Vittoria Ed Integrazione Del Materiale Cartografico In Un Dataset Digitale”- Supervisor Prof. Chiara Montomoli (01/05/2019 ÷ 30/09/2019).
Abstract in conferences (oral/PICO/IES):
1. Petroccia A., Carosi R., Montomoli C. & Simonetti M. (2019): 1:25.000 structural map of Mamone in the northern of the Sardinian variscan basement. Interactive extended session (IES): Congresso SGI-SIMP Parma, (2019);
2. Bonasera M., Petroccia A., Caso F., Nerone S. & Morelli M. (2020): Multidisciplinary approach to assess landslide hazards in alpine environment: the geomorphological map of the upper Maira Valley (Western Alps, Italy) (PICO-Display): EGU General Assembly, Vienna (2020);
3. Petroccia A., Carosi R., Montomoli C., Iaccarino S. & Vitale Brovarone A. (2021): Structural-thermal constraints in the hinterland-foreland transition zone: new insights from the Nappe Zone of the Sardinian Variscan belt. Abstract Book: Congresso SGI Trieste (2021) PhD Day;
4. Lanari P., Forshaw J., Zhang Q., Markmann T., Petroccia A., Rubatto D. & Vho A. (2022): Beauty and the Beast: phase equilibrium modelling of eclogites. Abstract Book: International Eclogite Conference (IEC) 2022;
5. Maffeis A., Nerone S., Corno A. Caso F. & Petroccia A. (2022): The Western Alps exhumation history detailed through the eyes of glaucophane-bearing eclogitic rocks: preliminary metamorphic data from the Internal Piedmont Zone. Abstract Book: Congresso SGI-SIMP Torino;
6. Petroccia A., Forshaw j., Lanari P., Carosi R., Montomoli C. Iaccarino S. & Vitale Brovarone A. (2022): Constraining P-T conditions in low-grade metapelites: a case study from the hinterland-foreland transition zone of the Variscan belt, Sardinia. Abstract Book: Congresso SGI-SIMP Torino;
7. Petroccia A., Forshaw j., Lanari P., Carosi R., Montomoli C. Iaccarino S. & Vitale Brovarone A. (2023): Metamorphic constraints in low-grade metapelites: a case from the Variscan belt in Sardinia. Abstract Book: Metamorphic Studies Group Research in Progress meeting in Oxford.
8. Carosi R., Simonetti M., Montomoli C., Petroccia A. & Iaccarino S. (2023): Constraining the timing of evolution of transpressive shear zones in the Southern Variscan belt: fusing structural geology and geochronology. International conference: “Perigondwanian orogenies: from Variscan to Indosinian”, Orleans, France. Insitut des Sciences de la Terre d’Orléans, Société géologique de France.
9. Carosi R., Montomoli C., Iaccarino S., Dana D., Borghi A., Corno A., Petroccia A., Gianotti F., Stellino L. & Drago D. (2023): Mapping the Dora-Maira metamorphic basements: the example CARG project sheet n. 172 “Pinerolo” (Western Alps). Abstract Book: Congresso SIMP-SGI Potenza;
10. Petroccia A., Carosi R., Montomoli C., Iaccarino S., Forshaw J.B. & Petrelli M. (2023): Tectono-metamorphic constraints on shear deformation of the Monte Grighini dome (Sardinia): implications for the Southern European Variscan belt. Abstract Book: Congresso SIMP-SGI Potenza;
11. Nerone S.*, Petroccia A., Caso F., Dana D. & Maffeis A. (20249: H2O content variation in the metamorphic evolution of shear zones: a case from the Dora-Maira Massif (Western Alps); 37th INTERNATIONAL GEOLOGICAL CONGRESS 2024 (IGC), Busan, Korea;
12. Petroccia A., Caso F., Nerone S., Maffeis A., Corno A. & Zucali M. (2024): 2D vs. 3D rock investigation comparison and possible influences for thermodynamic modelling estimates. Abstract Book: SGI-SIMP Bari
13. Petroccia A. (2024): Hidden beauty: metamorphic estimates and phase equilibrium modelling of low-grade metapelites. 22 October 2024 | Gruppo Nazionale di Petrografia (GNP)
14. Petroccia A. (2024): Untangling exhuming shear zones with the aid of Micro-CT tomography. 13 November 2024 | 8th ZEISS X-Ray Microscopy European Network User Workshop 2024
15. Petroccia A. (2024): Hidden beauty: approaches, limitations and potentialities of metamorphic estimates of low-grade metapelites. EGU GMPV ECS Campfires – Thursday November 21st
16. Petroccia A*., Giuntoli F., Pilia S., Viola G., Sternai P. & Callegari I. (2025): Evidence for strain localisation and episodic tremors and slow slip events in exhuming continental shear zones (Saih Hatat Window, Oman). EGU General Assembly, Vienna
17. Casoli L*., Petroccia A., Ritabrata D., & Giuntoli F. (2025): Ultramylonitic carpholite-bearing veins as a proxy for deformation mechanisms from deeply subducted oceanic units (Liguro-Piemontese Zone, Western Alps). EGU General Assembly, Vienna
18. Petroccia A*., Giuntoli F., Pilia S., Viola G., Sternai P. & Callegari I. (2025): Interplay between strain localisation and dehydration metamorphic reactions in exhuming continental shear zones (Saih Hatat Window, Oman). Congresso congiunto SIMP-SGI; Padova;
19. Casoli L*., Petroccia A., Ritabrata D., & Giuntoli F. (2025): Heterogeneous and cyclic brittle-ductile deformation as key structural signatures to understand deep slow slip and tremors in subduction zones. Congresso congiunto SIMP-SGI; Padova;
20. Caso F*., Sternai P., Giuntoli F., Petroccia A. & Pilia S. (2025): Assessing how convergence rate, lithospheric thickness and surface processes affect subduction dynamics with 2D thermomechanical numerical modelling. Congresso congiunto SIMP-SGI; Padova;
21. Nerone S.*, Petroccia A., Maffeis A.*, Caso F., Boero F., Ghignone S. & Groppo C. (2025): The contribution of the petrological iterative approach in unveiling hidden UHP evidence. Congresso congiunto SIMP-SGI; Padova.
Abstract in conferences (Poster):
1. Petroccia A., Simonetti M., Montomoli C., Carosi R. & Corsini M. (2017): Correlation between Maures Massif (France) and Sardinian Variscan basement: preliminary lithological, structural and metamorphic data from two sections of the European Variscan belt. Abstract Book: Congresso SIMP-SGI-SOGEI-AIV, Pisa, (2017);
2. Petroccia A., Simonetti M., Carosi R. & Montomoli C. (2018): Kinematics of the flow in the Cavalaire Fault (Maures Massif, SE France): correlation with the transpressional Posada-Asinara shear zone in northern Sardinia. Abstract Book: YORSGET, 01/06-07-2018, Montgenevre;
3. Carosi R., Petroccia A. & Montomoli C. (2018): 1:25.000 structural map of Lodè and Mamone in the northern of the Sardinian variscan basement. Abstract Book: Congresso SGI-SIMP Catania, (2018);
4. Petroccia A., Simonetti M., Carosi R. & Montomoli C. (2018): Kinematic of the flow and finite strain analysis in the Cavalaire Fault (Maures Massif, SE France) and in the Posada-Asinara shear zone (Sardinia basement, Baronie). Abstract Book: Congresso SGI-SIMP Catania, (2018);
5. Petroccia A., Carosi R., Montomoli C. & Simonetti M. (2019): Geochronology and deformation in the Posada-Asinara Line (NE Sardinia basement, Baronie, Italy): timing and shearing constraints in the Southern European Variscan belt. Abstract Book: Congresso SGI-SIMP Parma, (2019);
6. Petroccia A., Carosi R., Montomoli C. & Simonetti M. (2019): 1:25.000 structural map of Mamone in the northern of the Sardinian variscan basement. Abstract Book: Congresso SGI-SIMP Parma, (2019);
7. Petroccia A., Carosi R., Montomoli C. Iaccarino S. & Vitale Brovarone A. (2021): Deciphering the structural-thermal architecture in the hinterland-foreland transition zone: the case of the Nappe Zone in the Sardinian Variscan belt. Abstract Book: Waiting for YORSGET, 21/22-06-2021;
8. Petroccia A., Carosi R., Montomoli C. Iaccarino S. & Vitale Brovarone A. (2021): Structural, kinematic, and thermal constraints on shear deformation in the Barbagia Thrust (Nappe Zone, Sardinia, Italy). Abstract Book: Congresso SGI Trieste (2021);
9. Simonetti M, Carosi R., Montomoli C., Iaccarino S. & Petroccia A. (2021): The multidisciplinary study of regional-scale shear zones, a powerful tool for improving paleogeographic reconstructions. Abstract Book: Congresso BE GEO SCIENTISTS 2021;
10. Bonasera M., Caso F., Nerone S., Argante V. & Petroccia A. (2021): Morphostructural and lithological control on drainage pattern in Bognanco Valley (Piedmont, Northwest Italy). Abstract Book: Congresso BE GEO SCIENTISTS 2021;
11. Petroccia A., Carosi R., Montomoli C. Iaccarino S., Franceschelli M., Cruciani G. & Petrelli M. (2022): On the timing of non-coaxial shearing within the Monte Grighini Complex (Sardinia, Italy): preliminary data from in-situ U-(Th)-Pb monazite ages. Abstract Book: St Andrews 2022 metamorphic studies group (MSG) research in progress meeting;
12. Petroccia A., Carosi R., Montomoli C. Iaccarino S. & Vitale Brovarone A. (2022): In shear we "thrust": deformation and temperature variation along a thrust-sense shear zone in the hinterland-foreland transition zone of the Sardinian belt. Abstract Book: European DRT (Deformation mechanisms, Rheology and Tectonics) Society, Catania;
13. Petroccia A., Carosi R., Montomoli C. Iaccarino S. & Vitale Brovarone A. (2022): The Baunei area: a key sector to decipher the upper structural level deformation related to nappe-stacking during the Variscan orogeny. Abstract Book: YORSGET 2022;
14. Maffeis A., Nerone S., Corno A. Caso F. & Petroccia A. (2022): Detailing the exhumation history of the Western Alps through the eyes of glaucophane-bearing eclogitic rocks: preliminary metamorphic data from the Internal Piedmont Zone. Abstract Book: International Eclogite Conference (IEC) 2022;
15. Petroccia A., Carosi R., Montomoli C. & Iaccarino S. (2022): Mapping polyphase deformation linked to the nappe stacking in a collisional framework: a case study from the Nappe Zone of the Variscan Belt. Abstract Book: Congresso SGI-SIMP Torino (2022);
16. Petroccia A., Carosi R., Montomoli C. Iaccarino S. & Vitale Brovarone A. (2022): The Sardinian Variscan belt: new tectono-metamorphic constraints from the hinterland-foreland transition zone. Abstract Book: Congresso SGI-SIMP Torino (2022); PhD-Day;
17. Carosi R., Montomoli C. Iaccarino S., Benetti B., Petroccia A. & Simonetti M. (2022): Constraining the timing of evolution of shear zones in collisional orogens: an interplay between structural geology and geochronology. Abstract Book: Congresso SGI-SIMP Torino (2022);
18. Petroccia A., Nerone S., Dana D., Caso F. & Maffeis A. (2022): Constraining P-T conditions of non-coaxial deformation between subducted continental units: a case study from the Dora-Maira Massif, Western Alps. Abstract Book: Congresso SGI-SIMP Torino (2022);
19. Iaccarino S. & Petroccia A. (2022): Deformed metaconglomerate of Pinerolo Unit along the Val Germanasca: a twofold geosite. Abstract Book: Congresso SGI-SIMP Torino (2022);
20. Petroccia A., Carosi R., Montomoli C. & Iaccarino S. (2023): How much can contour maps help? Flow kinematics map of the Posada-Asinara shear zone (NE Sardinia, Italy). Abstract Book: Congresso SIMP-SGI Potenza (2023);
21. Nerone S., Petroccia A., Caso F., Dana D. & Maffeis A. (2023): Unveiling the importance of MH2O in the tectono-metamorphic evolution of shear zones: a case from the Dora-Maira Massif (Western Alps). Abstract Book: Congresso SIMP-SGI Potenza (2023)
22. Petroccia A., Caso F., Nerone S., Corno A. & Maffeis A. (2023): 2D vs. 3D rock-forming minerals relations and distribution in a chloritoid–garnet-bearing micaschist from the Dora Maira Massif (Western Alps). Abstract Book: EXCITE Conference Granada (2023)
23. Caso F., Petroccia A., Nerone S., Maffeis A. Corno A. & Zucali M. (2024): 2D vs. 3D sample petrography and microstructure comparison using a chloritoid-garnet-bearing micaschist. Abstract Book: Advanced X-ray characterization technologies in Earth Sciences
24. Petroccia A., Nerone S., Caso F. & Maffeis A. (2024): Revealing the importance of H2O content variation in the metamorphic evolution of shear zones: a case from the Dora-Maira Massif (Western Alps). Abstract Book: Bristol 2024 metamorphic studies group (MSG) research in progress meeting
25. Petroccia A., Giuntoli F., Callegari I. & Viola G. (2024): Hybrid veins and heterogeneous deformation in the Saih Hatat window, Oman belt: a possible record of fossil episodic tremors and slow slip events. Abstract Book: European Mineralogical Conference 2024, Dublin
26. Petroccia A., Giuntoli F., Viola G. & Callegari I. (2024): Heterogeneous rock response to deformation in subduction-related continental shear zones: a possible record of episodic tremors and slow slip events from the Saih Hatat window, Oman. Abstract Book: Congresso SGI-SIMP Bari
27. Petroccia A., Carosi R., Montomoli C., Iaccarino S., Forshaw J.B. & Petrelli M. (2024): Constraining the deformation in transpressive shear zones: insights from the Monte Grighini Shear Zone in Sardinia and implications for the Southern European Variscan belt. Abstract Book: Congresso SGI-SIMP Bari
28. Carosi R., Montomoli C., Iacopini D., Petroccia A., Simonetti M. & Oggiano G. (2024): Geology of the Asinara Island (Sardinia, Italy). Abstract Book: Congresso SGI-SIMP Bari
29. Carosi R., Simonetti M., Montomoli C., Iaccarino S., & Petroccia A. (2024): The importance of regional-scale shear zones in paleogeographic reconstructions: the case study of the Variscan belt in the Mediterranean area. Abstract Book: Congresso SGI-SIMP Bari
30. Petroccia A., Giuntoli F., Viola G. & Callegari I. (2024): Weakening and pore pressure fluctuations during progressive shearing from subducted continental units of the Saih Hatat Dome, Oman. AGU 2024
31. Giuntoli F*., Petroccia A., Airaghi L., Precigout J. & Raimbourg H. (2025): Phyllosilicates do their job: insights into their role in exhuming subducted continental units. EGU General Assembly, Vienna
32. Caso F*., Giuntoli F., Petroccia A., Pilia S. & Sternai P. (2025): Assessing the role of convergence rate, lithospheric thickness and surface processes in affecting subduction dynamics with 2D thermo-mechanical numerical modelling. EGU General Assembly, Vienna
33. Petroccia A., Giuntoli F., Chogani A., Hellebrand E., Pappalardo L. & Kotowski A. (2025): The fairytale story about the origin of elongated honeycomb garnets in a major high-pressure continental shear zone, Oman. Congresso congiunto SIMP-SGI; Padova.
34. Giuntoli F., Petroccia A., Airaghi L., Precigout J. & Raimbourg H. (2025): Insights into the role of exhuming shear zones in subducted continental units (Oman Mountains). Congresso congiunto SIMP-SGI; Padova.
Invited talk
· “Studio geologico – strutturale e geocronologico di due settori della East Variscan shear zone: la Linea Posada – Asinara (Sardegna, Italia) e la Cavalaire Fault (Maures Massif, Francia”, invited talk for the received David Giuntini Award 2020;
· Carta geologico-strutturale dell’area di Mamone (Baronie, NE Sardegna,Italia)”, Roma, invited talk for the received Premio Emilio Cortese 2020;
· “Shear Zones in collisional frameworks: case studies from the Variscan and Alpine chains,” Bologna, invited talk for the Deformation Fluids and Tectonics (DFT) group meeting;
· Invited seminar at the Institute of Petrology and Structural Geology seminar series at the INSTITUTE OF PETROLOGY AND STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY FACULTY OF SCIENCE, CHARLES UNIVERSITY in Prague, with the contribution: Exhuming low-grade shear zones in collisional frameworks: Weakening and pore pressure fluctuations during progressive shearing from subducted continental units of the Saih Hatat Window, NE Oman;
· Invited seminar at the College of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences (CPG) at KFUPM in Saudi Arabia (Dammam) with the contribution: Exhuming low-grade shear zones in collisional frameworks: Weakening and pore pressure fluctuations during progressive shearing from subducted continental units of the Saih Hatat Window, NE Oman.
· Invited seminar at the GeoAzur University in Nice (France) with the contribution: The role of exhuming shear zones in continental subduction through space and time: insights from the Oman mountains and implications for deep episodic tremors and slow slip events (2025).
Fieldwork:
· 2017-2018 – NE Sardinia (Lodè): geological mapping, sampling and structural data collection and analysis;
· 2016-2017 – southern France (Maures Tanneron Massif): geological mapping, sampling and structural data collection and analysis;
· 2019 – Gran Paradiso Massif (Mondrone): geological mapping, sampling and structural data collection and analysis;
· 2019 – Maira Valley (Acceglio, Gollone landslide): geological mapping, sampling and structural data collection and analysis;
· 2020 – Bognanco Valley (Bognanco, Bognanco landslide): geological mapping, sampling and structural data collection and analysis;
· 2018-2020 – Central and southern-central Sardinia (Mulargia Lake, Sorgono, Muravera, Lago Alto del Flumendosa, Bitti, Lula): geological mapping, sampling and structural data collection and analysis;
· 2019 – Sardinia (Gairo St.Elena): geological mapping, sampling and structural data collection and analysis;
· 2020 – Sardinia (Baunei): geological mapping, sampling and structural data collection and analysis;
· 2021 – Central Sardinia: geological mapping, sampling and structural data collection and analysis in the Nappe Zone.
· 2020-2021 – Western Alps, near Mt. Bracco e Caucinere (Piemonte, Italy): geological mapping, sampling and structural data collection and analysis;
· 2022 – Central and western Sardinia: geological mapping, sampling and structural data collection and analysis in the Mt. Grighini;
· 2023 – Pinerolo, Western Alps, Dora Maira Massif; geological mapping, sampling and structural data collection for CARG project;
· 2024 – Oman, Sahid Hatat dome and around areas; geological mapping, sampling and structural data collection;
· 2025 – Oman, Sahid Hatat dome and around areas; geological mapping, sampling and structural data collection;
· 2025 – China, West Kunlun; geological mapping, sampling and structural data collection.
Awards and mentions:
· “Medaglia d’Argento” for the best Master Thesis in Earth Sciences of “Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, Università degli Studi di Torino, 2018-2019”, with the title: “Studio geologico – strutturale e geocronologico di due settori della East Variscan shear zone: la Linea Posada – Asinara (Sardegna, Italia) e la Cavalaire Fault (Maures Massif, Francia)”. Supervisors Carosi R., Simonetti M.;
· “Concorso Scientifico - Premio David Giuntini” for the best Master Thesis in Earth Sciences 2019, with the title: “Studio geologico – strutturale e geocronologico di due settori della East Variscan shear zone: la Linea Posada – Asinara (Sardegna, Italia) e la Cavalaire Fault (Maures Massif, Francia)”. Supervisors Carosi R., Simonetti M.;
· “Concorso Scientifico - Premio Emilio Cortese per la migliore carta geologica (Best geological map)» biennio 2019-2020, with the title: “Carta geologico-strutturale dell’area di Mamone (Baronie, NE Sardegna,Italia)”;
· Winner of ERASMUS+ TRAINEESHIP Call 2021 della Scuola di Scienze della Natura;
· “Best Poster Award” – Young Researcher in Structural Geology an Tectonics (YORSGET) 2022, with the title: “The Baunei area: a key sector to decipher the upper structural level deformation related to nappe-stacking during the Variscan orogeny”;
· “Best Poster Award” – Deformation Mechanisms, Rheology and Tectonics (DRT) 2022, with the title: “In shear we "thrust": deformation and temperature variation along a thrust-sense shear zone in the hinterland-foreland transition zone of the Sardinian belt”;
· “Special mention for the Talk” – Metamorphic Studies Group Research in Progress meeting in Oxford (2023), with the title: “Metamorphic constraints in low-grade metapelites: a case from the Variscan belt in Sardinia”;
· “Special mention for the Quintino Sella SGI award for the Best PhD Thesis (2024)” with the title: “Tectono-metamorphic evolution of the Nappe Zone of the Sardinian Variscan belt, Italy. Constraining the architecture of the hinterland-foreland transition zone in collisional environment”.
Grant and funds:
· “Grant SGI” per il Congresso Geosciences: a tool in a changing world, Pisa 2017(Congresso congiunto AIV, SGI, SIMP e SoGel);
· Winner of the Free Access to the LA-ICP-MS facility supported by PVRG research group 2020 (Petro-Volcanology Research Group at Department of Physics and Geology, University of Perugia, Supervisor Dr. Maurizio Petrelli), with a brief research proposal with the title: “U-(Th)-Pb in-situ monazite timing constrain of the Monte Grighini Complex in the Nappe Zone of the Variscan belt in Sardinia”;
· Co-winner of the Free Access to the LA-ICP-MS facility supported by PVRG research group 2021 (Petro-Volcanology Research Group at Department of Physics and Geology, University of Perugia, Supervisor Dr. Maurizio Petrelli), with a brief research proposal with the title: “P-T-d and geochronological constraints of the mylonitic zone between the Pinerolo and the Rocca Solei units (Dora Maira Massif, Western Alps, Italy): implication for the tectono-metamorphic history of HP subducted terranes”;
· “Travel Grant 2022” for the Metamorphic Studies Group Meeting in the University of St Andrews;
· “DRT Society support scheme 2022” for the 23° DRT (Deformation mechanisms, Rheology and Tectonics) conference - Catania (Italy) 2022;
· Winner of the TransNational Access (TNA) in the framework of the EXCITE Network 2022-2023 2nd call (Horizon 2020) with project: (SH.E.A.R. - SHear zonEs non-coAxial equilibRium); 3D analysis of shear zones: quantifying non-coaxial deformation and thermodynamic equilibrium;
· Metamorphic Studies Group Meeting bursary grant for the MSG2024 in Bristol;
· “Special Grant Geoscienze” per il Congresso congiunto SIMP, SGI, SOGEI, AIV with the title “The Geoscience paradigm: Resources, Risks and future perspectives” (Potenza 2023);
· “Excite travel grant” EXCITE conference in Granada, scheduled from 8 to 10 November 2023;
· Winner of the TransNational Access (TNA) in the framework of the EXCITE Network 4th call with project: (2.3D.E.MO. 2.3D Equilibrium MOdelling); Influence of 2D vs 3D phase relations on phase equilibrium modelling;
· Co-winner of the TransNational Access (TNA) in the framework of the EXCITE Network 4th call with project: (H.-T.E.M.P. High-Temperature Elucidates Migmatitic Processes); Reconstructing the high-temperature deformation in migmatites through garnets;
· Winner of the transnational access 2024 (TNA) / national open access (NOA) to the ILGE network, part of the MEET project (NGEU initiative funded by the Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca) with project: (THRILLER linking microsTructures with
geocHRonology to unveil the contInentaL LithosphERe subduction);
· “Grant SIMP” per il Congresso Geology for a sustainable management of our Planet, Bari 2024 (Congresso congiunto SGI-SIMP);
· Winner of the TransNational Access (TNA) in the framework of the EXCITE2 Network 1st call with project: DE.P.T.H.: DEciphering continental subduction Processes Through dilational Hydroshear veins;
· Winner of the TransNational Access (TNA) in the framework of the EXCITE2 Network 2nd call with project: STRAIN: Shear localisaTion of viscous vs. plastic defoRmAtIon in shear zoNes.
· Winner of the transnational access 2025 (TNA) / national open access (NOA) to the ILGE network, part of the MEET project (NGEU initiative funded by the Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca) with project: (GARNET Micro-CT tomography for deciphering the 3D deformation of flattened GARNET in shear zones);
· Winner of the TransNational Access (TNA) in the framework of the EXCITE2 Network 3rd call with project Proposal ID E2-C3-13: R.E.CO.R.D: Reconstructing the Exhumation of the COntinental lithospheRe with the aiD of lineations.
· Winner of the President Internation Fellowship Initiative (PIFI 2025) provided by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) for the PIFI International Visiting Scholar Project with the project: Shear zones as fossil archives to understand active processes: implications for strain localisation and metallogenesis in the West Kunlun in China. Project No.: 2026PVC0081. Chinese Project Leader: Prof. Li Nuo. Funding Amount: 48.000 RMB.
· Winner of the 2025 IdEx Excellence Fellowships for Young Researchers at Université Côte d’Azur and a 24-month research contract with the project GAIA: Geostructural Analysis and Integrated Assessment of deformation and mineralization. Supervisor: Prof. Guillaume Duclaux. Funding Amount: 123.445,24€ (118.445,24€ for salary and 5000€ personal funding).
· Winner of the EGU Travel Grant 2026.
· Winner of the TransNational Access (TNA) in the framework of the EXCITE2 Network 4th call with project Proposal ID E2-C4-87: G.A.I.A. 3D: Geostructural Analysis and Integrated Assessment of deformation and mineralisation in 3D.