Michele Punzo

Michele Punzo

Senior Technologist

+39 3381818975
Naples
michele.punzo@cnr.it

Professional profile

Applied Geophysics | Ground-Penetrating Radar | Seismic and Electrical Imaging | 2D/3D Subsurface Modeling | Geophysical Data Integration & Inversion | Geoarchaeology and Heritage Diagnostics

With a degree in Geological Sciences and a PhD in Environmental and Resource Geology, he conducts research into 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 applications in geoarchaeological research and cultural heritage conservation studies.

His interests include 2D and 3D modeling and visualization, the integration of geophysical and geological data, advanced digital signal processing and inversion techniques. His expertise includes ground-penetrating radar surveys, seismic prospecting, electrical resistivity tomography and magnetometry, with activities carried out in terrestrial, marine and coastal environments. He contributes to the development of non-invasive methodologies for diagnostic, monitoring and documentation of cultural heritage and participates in national and European research initiatives aimed at innovation in the field of applied geophysics.

He is involved in scientific dissemination, training activities and peer review for national and international journals in the fields of applied geophysics and Heritage science.

CNR Disciplinary Fields and Research Management Sectors

  • PE10_5 Geology, tectonics, volcanology
  • PE10_19 Planetary geology and geophysics
  • PE10_20 Geohazards
  • SH6_5 Archaeological science, bioarchaeology, environmental archaeology, geoarchaeology

Groups & Labs CNR ISPC

Geophysics Lab →

Publications

CNR IRIS platform →
ORCID →

Highlight

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

V. Di Fiore, M. Punzo, I. Ferrari, L. De Giorgi, F. Giuri, D. Tarallo, P. Croveri, M. Cardinali, G. Leucci (2025). Analysing the invisible: GPR survey at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Exploration Geophysics, 56 no. 5: 44–55. DOI:10.63929/08123985.2025.56.03

L. Evangelista, F.de Silva, A. d’Onofrio, V. Di Fiore, F. Silvestri, A. Scotto di Santolo, G. Cavuoto, M. Punzo, D. Tarallo (2017). Application of ERT and GPR geophysical testing to the subsoil characterization of cultural heritage sites in Napoli (Italy), Measurement, Volume 104, Pages 326-335, ISSN 0263-2241. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2016.07.042