Martina Possenelli obtained her MSc in Geosciences at the University of Trieste (Italy) in late 2023. She is currently interning as an environmental consultant in Milan. She is interested in the field of landslide geomorphology, particularly the application and study of natural hazards and geoheritage.
Dr Gauci is a senior lecturer in Geography at the University of Malta, specializing in physical geography, with research interests in coastal geomorphology, geoheritage, traditional cartography, and natural hazards. She holds a PhD from the University of Portsmouth (UK), where she studied rock coast erosion on the Maltese Islands. She collaborates with various local agencies and international universities and is the National Scientific Member for the International Association of Geomorphology (IAG). Dr Gauci also edited the Springer volume 'Landscapes and Landforms of the Maltese Islands' (2019) and contributed to more than 90 academic papers as peer-reviewed publications, full proceedings, and conference presentations.
Stefano Devoto currently works as researcher at the University of Trieste (Italy). He obtained his PhD in Geomorphology at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy). His PhD research was focused on the study of coastal landslides of NW Malta. He contributed to more than 80 90 academic papers as peer-reviewed publications, full proceedings, and conference presentations.
Lidia Selmi currently works as a pedagogical tutor in Portugal. She obtained her PhD in Geomorphology at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy). Her PhD research was focused on the recognition and assessment of geosites on NW Malta, Gozo and Comino. She participated in international courses and congresses on Geoheritage and UNESCO Geoparks.
Paola Coratza is a geologist and researcher in Physical Geography and Geomorphology at the Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy). Since 2013, she has chaired the Working Group on Geomorphosites of the International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG). Her research activity is mainly focused on the assessment, mapping, and enhancement of geomorphological heritage.
Vittoria Vandelli currently serves as a post-doctoral researcher in geomorphology at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE), where she obtained her PhD in Geomorphology. She also teaches as a contract professor of Physical Geography at the Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences at UNIMORE. Her present research activity deals with different aspects of geomorphology, including the management and enhancement of geoheritage through geoeducation and dissemination. Another significant aspect of her research involves field surveys, mapping, and analysis of slope instability phenomena in both mountain and coastal areas, including the Dolomites and the Northern Apennines in Italy and the Maltese Islands, in the context of climate change. She is also dealing with hazard and susceptibility assessment issues along the north-western coasts of Malta and Gozo islands
