Prof. Azadeh Hojat from the Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman (Iran) delivers the lecture "Time-Lapse ERT (Electrical Resistivity Tomography) Monitoring of Hydrogeological Risks". Students and researchers are invited on Thursday, the 28th of March, hrs. 9:30-11:00, Room C of the DST.

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Short Abstract: In the recent decade, there has been an increasing interest in using electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) method for monitoring of hydrogeological risks. The talk will present the potential of ERT method in mapping the variations of water saturation within embankments and slopes. A couple of case studies of the Tech-Levee-Watch project (funded by Fondazione CARIPLO) where ERT is being used as a permanent monitoring system to detect subsurface inhomogeneities will be discussed. The importance of developing site-specific data processing algorithms to guarantee valid results for successful entry of the method to early warning alarm systems will be stressed. The future perspectives will be also discussed.

Short Biography: Assistant Professor of Applied Geophysics at the Department of Mining Engineering, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, and Adjunct Professor at Politecnico di Milano. With expertise in electrical methods, her main research interests are applications of geophysical techniques, especially geoelectrical and GPR methods, to solve different environmental and engineering problems. Hojat is now collaborating in different national and international projects where ERT technique is used for a variety of problems, from mineral exploration projects and detection of subsurface structures to time-lapse monitoring of hydrogeological risks. Hojat is also involved in a couple of GPR projects to monitor the quality of stones and to detect construction conditions of different structures. The main perspective of her research plans is to improve data processing algorithms as well as developing new application areas for ERT and GPR techniques.

She established the Applied Geophysics Laboratory at Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman in 2013 and she has been managing the activities of the lab since then.

She is a member of national and international geophysical societies (EAGE, Iranian Geophysical Society, Austrian Geophysical Society) and Iranian Mining Engineering Organization.

Only for the students of the Master Course in Exploration and Applied Geophysics, attending the lecture will contribute to obtain cfu for the "Other Activities".

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