Professional profile

Applied Geophysics | Natural Hazard | Geophysical Data Integration & Inversion | Geoarchaeology and Heritage Diagnostics

Geophysicist specialized in high-resolution geophysical imaging. She holds a degree in Geophysical Sciences and a PhD in Earth Sciences. Her research focuses on the development and application of non-invasive geophysical techniques for the analysis and characterization of the subsurface in geological, environmental, and engineering contexts, as well as for geoarchaeological applications and the conservation of cultural heritage.

Her scientific activity focuses on the integration of advanced geophysical methodologies for subsurface investigation, with particular expertise in the following areas:

• Applied Geophysics: seismic wave propagation and tomography, seismological exploration, and seismic site response analysis; Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT), magnetic surveys, and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR).
• Archaeogeophysics: application of geophysical techniques for the prospection and characterization of archaeological sites.

Her research interests also include 2D and 3D subsurface modeling and visualization, integration of geophysical and geological data, advanced digital signal processing, and geophysical inversion techniques. Her expertise includes ground-penetrating radar (GPR) investigations, seismic surveys, electrical resistivity tomography, and magnetometry, with data acquisition and interpretation carried out in terrestrial, marine, and coastal environments.

She participates in national and European research projects and initiatives aimed at advancing innovation in applied geophysics and developing non-invasive methodologies for diagnostics, monitoring, and documentation of cultural heritage.

CNR Disciplinary Fields and Research Management Sectors

• PE10_19 Planetary geology and geophysics
• PE10_20 Geohazards
• PE10_5 Geology, tectonics, volcanology
• SH8_1 Science and Technology for Cultural Heritage

Groups & Labs CNR ISPC

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Publications

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Highlight

Tarallo, D., Alberico, I., Cavuoto, G. et al. Geophysical assessment of seawater intrusion: the Volturno Coastal Plain case study. Appl Water Sci 13, 234 (2023). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-023-02033-x

Di Fiore, V., Tarallo, D., Cavuoto, G. et al. Near-surface anomalies within Solfatara Volcano, Campi Flegrei, Italy, revealed using magnetic gradient measurements and 3D electrical resistivity data. Bull Volcanol 87, 98 (2025). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00445-025-01880-7

Di Fiore, V., Tarallo, D., Cavuoto, G. et al. Seismic site effect in a coastal area: 1D and 2D modelling of a tuff cliff in Sorrento Peninsula, Italy. J Seismol 27, 1–19 (2023). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10950-022-10127-3