Education: Doctor of Science Degree in Geology (Applied Geology) University "Roma Tre" Rome, Italy 1994 – April 2001
Graduated from 5-year High School Academic Program
Doctoral Thesis:
"Processi Geomorfologici in atto nei territory di Corigliano Calabro e Rossano, Cosenza". ("Present day geomorphologic events in the area of Corigliano Calabro and Rossano, Cosenza, Italy").
Key Applied Geology Courses Attended at University "Roma Tre":
• Hydrogeology with practical applications • Photogeologic analysis and photo interpretation • Geology and land use planning • Applied geomorphology • Mineral Resources, including construction materials • Geologic Hazards and land use • Quaternary geology and land forms
Employment History:
March 2003 to present Mercuri and Associates, Inc. Southampton, PA
October 2002 – February 2003 Consulting Geologist Giffone, Reggio Calabria, Italy
May 2001 – September 2002 Project Geologist, Studio Geologico-Geotecnico Tonino Caracciolo, Rossano Stazione, Cosenza, Italy
Expertise:
Geologic hazards and land use planning. Geologic hazards in the planning of infrastructure. Geologic, hydrogeologic and engineering geology factors affecting the stability of slopes and the formation of landslides. Photogeologic analysis.
Key Professional Experience Includes:
• Identified and analyzed geologic hazards including slope stability, hydrogeology and engineering geology factors in large water transmission main routes and, where necessary, identified alternative, safer location. • Investigated and analyzed geomorphology, hydrogeology and engineering geology of drainage basins, identified landslide-prone areas, other geologic hazards and designed remedial plans. • Implemented detailed geologic studies of landslide areas that had affected infrastructure (roads, underground utilities) and designed remedial programs. • Investigated geomorphologic and hydrogeologic factors of drainage basins and streambeds and designed remedial programs to improve slope stability and control flood events. • Implemented multi-task geologic studies for various municipalities to identify geologic hazards to assist in land use planning.
Registrations:
Professional Geologist, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Professional Geologist (No. 630), Italy, Calabria Chapter
Certified Investigator for the hydrogeologic remediation of drainage basins.
Computer Skills:
• Microsoft Word • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft Access • Microsoft Power Point • Adobe Photoshop 5.0, 6.0 • Autocad 14, 2000, 2002 • Vector Works 8.5.2 • Arc View 3.1
