Maurizio Petrelli

Professor in Petrology and Volcanology (Perugia University, Italy)

I am a petrologist and volcanologist working on igneous systems, quantitative petrology, volcanic hazard assessment, and the application of machine-learning methods to Earth science. After returning to academia in 2014 following a period of work in e-marketing, web development, and e-commerce, I developed a new research line focused on applying machine learning to high-dimensional petrological and geochemical datasets. Since 2002, I have also developed and managed an LA-ICP-MS laboratory that supports research in tephrochronology, magma dynamics, and crustal evolution. In parallel, I devote significant effort to teaching and training through university courses, international short courses, and two books on Python and machine learning for Earth scientists. Over the past five years, I have published over 50 articles in high-ranking international journals, two books, and secured approximately 6 € milion in competitive research funding, either European and local. I am the proud coordinator of the MSCA REALISE Doctoral Network and REALI3SE Staff exchange projects. I have also been invited to speak at international conferences and leading academic institutions on topics such as Machine Learning in petrology and volcanology.

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