Nico Stasi’s Post

Pleased to have presented at the 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘪 𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪 𝘥𝘪 𝘎𝘦𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢 (𝗜𝗔𝗥𝗚 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 – Annual Meeting of Geotechnical Researchers) in Gaeta, Italy. I had the opportunity to share insights from my paper, "𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹-𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗔𝘁𝗺𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 ". This research focuses on the comprehensive monitoring setup deployed at the Pisciolo hillslope in Melfi to explore the complex dynamics of Soil-Vegetation-Atmosphere (SVA) interaction. With over 40 sensors in place, our goal is to better understand thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) processes at the soil-plant-atmosphere interface and their impact on slope stability. Looking forward to how this data will inform future modelling! 📄 You can access it here: https://lnkd.in/dG2qr6qk It was a great experience sharing insights with fellow researchers, meet all my colleagues around Italy again and exploring the beautiful city of Gaeta. #IARG2024 #GeotechnicalResearch #SVA #Interaction #THMProcesses #NBS #SlopeStability #ResearchInnovation

🌿 Learning Opportunity! 🌿 I recently attended an insightful course on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction (Eco-DRR). This course was a opportunity to deepen my understanding of how sustainable management, conservation, and restoration of ecosystems can significantly reduce disaster risks and adapt to climate change. With a #PhD in #Sustainable #Land #Management, I found the course to be a perfect complement to my research on #Landslide #Risk #Mitigation using NbS. It highlighted the interdisciplinary nature of these solutions and reinforced the importance of integrating natural and engineered approaches to tackle complex environmental challenges and ensuring sustainable development for building resilient communities. #NatureBasedSolutions #EcoDRR #Sustainability #ClimateChange #DisasterRiskReduction #EnvironmentalManagement

🌟 Happy to celebrate the first year of #monitoring! I’m excited to share with you a video I made during my #PhD work, highlighting the journey and challenges we've faced. 🎥 The road to this milestone wasn’t easy. We encountered delays in acquiring equipment and its installation, due to the commercial disruptions caused by the #COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing #war in Ukraine. 😤 Additionally, a wildfire added another layer of difficulty. 🔥 Despite these challenges, we persevered, and I’m proud to share the progress we've made. This test site was already established in Vito Tagarelli, PhD work in collaboration with Prati Armati Srl, an Italian company providing specialized vegetation seeds. 🌱 Their crops were chosen as they are believed to have a crucial role in Nature-Based Solutions (#NBS) for #landslide #risk #mitigation. One of the principal goals of this research is to gather detailed and robust data characterizing Soil-Vegetation-Atmosphere (#SVA) interactions. 🌿 The data collected through our extensive in-situ monitoring at the Southeaster Italian Apennines will deepen our understanding of the thermo-hydro-mechanical processes at the soil–plants–atmosphere interface. 🌍 The installation of over 40 sensors, was possible within the framework of the FSC specialisation area "Smart Secure and Inclusive Communities" - Project acronym "#MitiGO - Mitigation of natural risks for safety and mobility in the mountain areas of Southern Italy. I was involved in designing, calibrating, and testing this monitoring system, with the valuable technical support of ECOSEARCH S.R.L. and all the fantastic sensors from METER Group, Sentek, Hukseflux Thermal Sensors, Apogee Instruments Products, Campbell Scientific . This was no small feat, and I’m incredibly thankful for their contributions. I also worked closely with APOGEO SR for the installation procedures, and I’m grateful for their dedication in bringing this vision to life.🙏 A heartfelt thanks to my #supervisors Vito Tagarelli, PhD, Prof. federica cotecchia, and Prof. Francesco Cafaro for their invaluable support and contributions. Thanks to all my #colleagues who supported me.🙏

I had the privilege to attend the 7th International Conference on Geotechnical and Geophysical Site Characterization (🎓 #ISC7) organized by the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (🌍 #ISSMGE) at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (🏛️ #UPC) in beautiful Barcelona. During the conference, I presented my research on "Wildfire-Induced Changes in the Properties of a Vegetated Clayey Slope Cover" and its impact on weather-induced landslides. 🌲🔥 📄 Check out the paper: https://lnkd.in/eQXdb9VM The event was giant and well-organized, bringing together experts from across the globe to discuss key topics such as the direct application of in situ tests for geotechnical design, the integration of monitoring techniques in site characterization, and the growing role of big data and machine learning in our field. 💡📊 A special shoutout to the UPC colleagues—it was fantastic to reconnect and have some fun together! 🎉 Also, a huge thank you to Marialetizia Zizzi and Nunzio Losacco for their support, and to my incredible co-authors Vito Tagarelli, PhD, Prof. federica cotecchia, and Prof. Francesco Cafaro for their valuable contributions. 🙌 #GeotechnicalEngineering #Landslide #Wildfire #InSitu #Monitoring #ISC7 #NBS

🌿 Exploring Plant Communication through Art 🎨 Artist Aditi Srivastava uses generative code art and physical computing to visually narrate her tactile dialogue with houseplants, advocating for the environment by giving a voice to the voiceless. Her work, featured in an article by Georgina Johnson, challenges our anthropocentric biases and explores how plants can communicate through bioelectric responses, transforming these interactions into captivating artworks using TouchDesigner. Srivastava's project encourages us to rethink the political agency of nonhumans and deepen our connection to the natural world. 🌍✨ #ArtAndTech #PlantCommunication #EnvironmentalAdvocacy #DecolonizeArt #SustainableFuture

🔥 **Understanding Wildfires and Their Impact on Landslides** 🌍 As a researcher working closely with Vito Tagarelli, PhD , I had the privilege of collaborating on a fascinating study about the interplay between wildfires and weather-induced landslides in the South Italy Appennines. Our research delved into the complex dynamics that occur when fire transforms the landscape, affecting soil properties, vegetation, and hydrology. 🚀 **Upcoming Conference:** I'm excited to share my own contributions to this field at an upcoming conference. Stay tuned for more insights on wildfire-induced landslides!