GALGARO ANTONIO

Galgaro Antonio

Associate Professor
Degree in Geoscience
Phd in Engineering Geology
Scopus Author ID: 6507202650. 91 Documents, 1737 Citations by 1455 documents, h-index 23

Academic activity
- Since 2020 Associate Professor in Geophysics
- Since 2021 Vice-Director of the Interdepartmental Centre Levi Cases at the University of Padua - Since a.y. 2019-2020 Holder of the University Interdisciplinary Course "Energy and Sustainability in the 21st Century". At the University of Padua - since 2011 Holder of the teaching of Geothermics, 6 credits, 2 year of the Master Degree in Geology and GeologiaTecnica - Department of Geosciences - University of Padua - since 2021 Holder of the teaching of Geothermics, 6 credits, 2nd year of the Master Degree Sc2543 - Geophysics for Natural Risks and Resources - Department of Geosciences - University of Padova - since 2020 Professor of Earth Physics and Applied Geophysics - Master Degree Course in Geology and Technical Geology, University of Padova. - since 2011 Head of the 3D Laboratory of the Department of Geosciences - University of Padova - Member of the Commissions for Internationalisation, Interdepartmental Spaces and Third Mission of the Department of Geosciences - University of Padova. - since 2006 Aggregate Professor in Geophysics - 2004-2011 Lecturer in "Applied Geology and Geophysics" and "Environmental Monitoring Systems" for the degrees in Geological Sciences and Environmental Sciences and Technologies - University of Padova. - 2004-2014 Erasmus Flow Manager for Earth Sciences area - University of Padova - since 2002 Confirmed Researcher SSD Geo11 at the Department of Geosciences - University of Padova - 2001 Lecturer in Geophysics module teaching, Cà Foscari University - Venice - 1998-2000 Doctorate in Applied Geology "Monitoring and warning systems for rapid debris flows" - 1990-1998 Graduate technician in geophysics - IT manager of the Department of Geology, Geophysics and Palaeontology - University of Padova - Italy 1989-1990 Mathematics and physics teacher at a high school - Padua - 1989 Graduated in Geological Sciences with a thesis in geophysics on the experimentation of geoelectric and electromagnetic methods of deep prospecting (ultra deep SEV and MT) - Author of more than 120 scientific works, published in international and national journals
- Supervisor of over 50 degree theses
- Tutor of more than 25 research fellows
- Tutor of 8 doctorates (1 international-2 in progress)
- Member of the Teaching Board of the Doctoral School in Earth Sciences - University of Padua
- Member of committees for the final evaluation of doctorates (University of Torino, University of Genova, University Bicocca of Milano)
- Scientific coordinator of several research projects, both competitive and non-competitive, at national and international level (a total of 2.5 Meuro assigned to the Research Unit)
- Invited lecturer/convener at numerous national and international conferences and seminars
- Convener at the Congress of the Italian Geological Society (2014), Session n. 26. Energy and Earth resources: geology between renewable, sustainable and conventional energy sources
- Holder and inventor of a national patent n.102016000132357 (with international extension in progress) on the combined application of Machine Learning techniques, thermal infrared and 3D photogrammetry, for the early diagnosis of melanoma
- Third Mission:
-2009 and 2020 co-author of geological itineraries in the framework of projects, funded by the competent Ministry, for the diffusion of Scientific Culture (Cinque Torri Geological Trail (Eastern Dolomites), Caglieron Caves Park Geological Trail, Crode Rosse Geological Trail (Eastern Dolomites), Monte Cecilia Geological Trail - Euganean Hills)
-2014-2018 responsible for the Department of Geosciences - University of Padua of the University initiative NEMEC (Non è Magia è Chimica) aimed at the dissemination of science in schools and the population.
-2016-2019 participant in the popular science event organised by the University of Padua "Veneto Night, the night of the researchers", open to the public.
-2000-2019 teacher in scientific laboratories organized for the dissemination of scientific culture at schools of various levels in the Veneto region (Padua, Abano Terme, Verona, Treviso).
-2017-2019-2020-2021 participation in popular seminars aimed at the general public and schools as part of the Festival of Sustainable Development
-2020 author of a commercial for Pillole di Scienze, as part of the event "Notte dei ricercatori - Veneto Night", organised by the University of Padua
-speaker at TedX Cortina 2020 with the talk "Sounds and breaths of the Dolomites " Technology and Nature.
- organisation and participation, as a speaker, in various events of scientific dissemination at municipal, regional and provincial administrations, cultural associations, etc. (CAI, etc.). (CAI etc.)
2000 to date Participation in numerous TV programmes and reports by RAI, Mediaset, Swiss national TV, national and local private TV stations, daily and weekly newspapers on scientific topics of public interest.
Participation in committees and associations: - Member of the European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC-Brussels) - Member of the Steering Committee of the European Geothermal Panel - Brussels - Member of the UGI (Italian Geothermal Union) - -Vicedirector of the Study and Research Centre for Energy Economics and Technology, Giorgio Levi Cases - University of Padua - Member of the Scientific Committee and organizer of the International Workshop "Enhancing Ground Source Heat exchangers and Pumps for a sustainable built environment". Venice 22-23 May 2019, UNESCO Partnership - Member of the Italian Thermo-technical Commission for the drafting of the UNI GL608 standards on geothermal plants, environmental and technical aspects - Member of the Board of Directors of the Energy Study Centre "Fondazione Levi Cases", Member of the Board of Directors of the Centro Studi dell'Energia "Fondazione Levi Cases", University of Padua - Associate Researcher at CNR - Istituto di Geoscienze e Georisorse - Member of the Editor Board of the international journal Energies (MDPI) - Reviewer for various international journals (Nature - Springer, Journal of Applied Geophysics, Geothermics, Applied Thermal Energy, Sensors, Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources, Universal Journal of Geoscience, Energy, Energy and Buildings, Geofluid, etc.)
- Invited lecturer at the International School of Geothermics, Erice 2012 - Italy (MISE - INGV- CNR)
- Invited lecturer at the AICARR Course "Geothermal heat pump systems for heating and cooling". European Project GROUNDMED 2010-2012,
- Invited lecturer and supervisor of the Interreg IVC - EU 2010-2011 Project - Veneto Region. "Climate change adaptation strategies: Geothermal energy for building space heating and cooling".
- Lecturer of the Permanent Training Course "Designer of geothermal plants" at DIPTEM, Department of Production Engineering, Thermo-Energetic and Mathematical Models, University of Genoa - - Lecturer by invitation of the Advanced Training Course "Application of Geophysical exploration to groundwater research" Asmara 02/2006. Eritrea, Ministry of Land Water and Environment (WRD). Participants from Water Resource Department, Southern Red Sea Administration, Mines Department, University of Asmara, United Nations, NGOs. - Invited lecturer at the Advanced Course on "Mecanica Y Dinamica De Los Flujos Densos", (2004). University of Salta, Argentina - International research collaborations with various countries: Canada, Japan, Eritrea, Spain, Greece, Belgium, Germany, Great Britain, Romania, Switzerland, Ireland, Croatia Research projects:
- Responsible for Project 2022 "Sharing, application and possible optimization of workflows for the determination/characterization of geothermal reservoirs". Framework Agreement ENI-UNIPD
- Responsible for POC Project 2021-2022 MIUR-University of Padova, for the exploitation of patent n.102016000132357, on the combined application of Machine Learning techniques, thermal infrared and 3D photogrammetry, for the early diagnosis of melanoma.
- Co-coordinator EU Project 2018-2021 H2020-LCE-2014-2020 GEO4CIVHIC "Most Easy, Efficient and Low Cost Geothermal Systems for Retrofitting Civil and Historical Buildings", and WP leader of the research group of the University of Padua, responsible for WP1 ""Barriers& gaps, holistic solutions and modelling for different levels of renovation.
- Co-coordinator of the EU project 2015-2019 H2020-LCE-2014-2020 CHEAP-GSHPS "Cheap And Efficient Application Of Reliable Ground Source Heat Exchangers And Pumps"; and WP leader of WP1 "Geological mapping, climatic data and energy requirements".
- Coordinator and scientific responsible of the project (2019-2020) "Geological-hydraulic modelling and identification of risk scenarios of the landslide phenomenon of Busa del Cristo, Perarolo di Cadore, Belluno", funded by Veneto Region, Soil Defence Department.
Coordinator and scientific responsible for the FACE 2015-2018 project "Rational use of groundwater for the purpose of Air conditioning of buildings: preparation of geophysical tools and scientific mapping support to the authorities and aiming protection of water resources and its sustainable exploitation".
authorities and aim to protection of water resources and its sustainable exploitation". Financed by Regione del Veneto Direzione Difesa del Suolo.
- Coordinator and scientific responsible for the project (2015-2016)-"Optimization and implementation of the monitoring system and geological-geophysical study of the landslide phenomenon of the "Busa del Cristo" Perarolo di Cadore (Belluno-Italy) with definition of warning thresholds", funded by the Veneto Region, Soil Defence Department. - Scientific responsible for the PRAT project (2014-2016) - prot. CPDA144544, Hydro-mechanical properties variation due to Thermal stress on Clayey materials. Financed with institutional funds of the University.
- Scientific responsible for the project (2014-2015) "Seasonal underground thermal energy storage in solar-assisted geothermal plants". Financed by ESF (European Social Fund) funds - Veneto Region.
- Responsible for the WP "Geothermal Potential of low enthalpy - direct uses of geothermal heat" within the National Project "Vigor - Evaluation of geothermal potential in Convergence Regions: Sicily, Apulia, Calabria and Campania) )" in collaboration with the National Research Council and Ministry of Economic Development (2011-2014)
- Scientific Responsible for the Project (2013-2015): "Feasibility analysis and preliminary design of a helium-assisted geothermal system for the air conditioning of the Gargano National Park headquarters. Financed by the Ministry of Environment - Gargano National Park, in collaboration with CNR - IGG.
- Scientific co-coordinator of the project (2015-2016) "Geoterm, underground thermal heat storage and mapping of geothermal potential in the Autonomous Province of Trento. Funded by the Province of Trento - Energy Agency
- Participant in the National PRIN Project (2013-2016). "Dynamics of morphoclimatic systems in response to global changes and geomorphological risks induced". Responsible for thermophysical modelling of pilot sites in Alpine permafrost environment. - Scientific coordinator of the project (2014) "COGET": Geo-mechanical properties changes on clay sediments induced by Borehole heat exchangers (BHE) thermal stress. Financed by Provincia di Venezia, Settore Ambiente
- Scientific coordinator of the project (2013) "GEOTREV": geothermal potential in the Province of Treviso, funded by Provincia di Treviso.
- Scientific responsible for the WP "Laboratory testing by comparison of acoustic devices and fiber optic" Excellence Project (2009-2013) "SMILAND" "Study of precursors of landslides in rock by fiber optic system". University of Padua - CARIPARO Foundation
- Scientific coordinator of the project (2012) "AGAVE": Analyses of geotechnical effects related to thermal stress on clay sediments of Venice Lagoon area". Financed by the Province of Venice - Environment Department
- Responsible for the Project (2012) "Quarries in the Province of Vicenza", which provides for the mapping of morphology and deposits of sub-bottom quarries in the Vicenza plain with sub-bottom acoustic methods
- Responsible for the "Grotte del Caglieron" project, which envisaged the thermal study, mechanical stability and safety methods for the underground quarries of Caglieron (Fregona, Treviso). Financed by the Municipality of Fregona, Treviso
- Scientific coordinator of the project (2009-2011) STRIGE "Rational uses of geothermal resources in Veneto region, ITALY" . Financed by Veneto Region - Regional Agency for Environmental Protection (ARPAV).
- Scientific coordinator of the project (2010-2011) "Thermal Energy In The Geothermal Euganean Basin". Financed by European Social Funds (ESF) - Veneto Region.
- Scientific coordinator of the Project (2011) "Thermal Geoexchange in Treviso Province". Financed by Province of Treviso, Environment Sector.
- Scientific coordinator of the project (2009-2010) "Geoexchange systems in the Euganean Hills Thermal district (Eastern Pò Plain, Italy)" Financed by European Social Funds (ESF) cod: 2105/1/8/2215/2009, Veneto Region.
- Responsible for the research project (2008) "Experimentation of satellite techniques for precision monitoring of surface movements". Funded by the Municipality of Venice - CPSM - Responsible for 3 research projects on hydropotable aquifers (2006-2007) in the framework of international cooperation agreements in partnership with the Government of Eritrea-Water Department, Onlus and the United Nations, using ERT and GIS methods, and realization of prototype equipment of low maintenance multi-electrode field geoelectrics (semi-automatic sequential SEV); - Responsible of the Research Unit of the University of Padova (2004-2006) in the PRIN project "Developing methods of Earth remote sensing (SAR-TLS) for modelling kinematic phenomena of slope instability" (PI Department of Engineering - University of Florence); - Participant of the Research Unit of the University of Padova in the EU THARMIT Project (2000-2003) "Torrent hazard control in the European Alps. Practical tools and methodologies for hazard assessment and risk mitigation". EVG1-CT-1999-00012, funded in the FP5-EESD framework programme, with the function of implementing and testing acoustic systems for monitoring and warning of debris flow phenomena.
- Collaboration in the project (1993-1998) for the installation and start-up of the fixed GPS geodetic station of the University of Padua. CISAS - IGS, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA-USA) with functions of realization of the acquisition code, treatment and management of the monitoring data - Collaboration in the project (1992) of calibration of the radio-altimeter of the ERS1 satellite with University of Padova- CISAS, European Space Agency, at the oceanographic platform CNR-ISDGM.