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Alumni Success Stories
Welcome to the Alumni Page for the Master of Science (MSc) in Exploration and Applied Geophysics at the University of Pisa. Our program has a rich history of producing skilled geophysicists who have made significant contributions to the field. Here, we celebrate the achievements and success stories of our esteemed alumni.
Alumni Profiles
Elena Bernardini, Geophysicist and GEMS Program Participant at ENI, Class of 2023
Elena is currently participating in ENI's GEMS program, Master Geoscience for Energy, where she is deepening her geophysical expertise after spending a year at Geoinvest srl, a company specializing in geology and geophysics, applying her knowledge to seismic investigations.
“My journey in Exploration and Applied Geophysics at the Università di Pisa provided a rigorous academic foundation that was further enriched by hands-on experiences, especially during my thesis work with ENI. At the University of Pisa, I found an ideal learning environment, the professors demonstrated exceptional expertise and a genuine passion for sharing knowledge, always willing to offer guidance and support.
This master's program enabled me to secure an internship at ENI, where I dedicated several months to my thesis project titled, "The Effect of CO₂ on Log Response: How Can We Deal with It for a Sound Formation Evaluation? State of the Art." This experience allowed me to explore the complexities of CO₂ storage in geological formations which are essential for carbon capture and storage. In today’s world, where energy transition and climate change are critical challenges, this work felt especially meaningful, and I am grateful to the MSc in Exploration and Applied Geophysics for providing me with the opportunity to contribute to a relevant field.
The combination of a solid academic foundation, a hands-on internship, and now advanced training in ENI's GEMS program has been instrumental in shaping my career. For any student considering this path, I encourage you to fully engage in every learning opportunity and seize internships, as they are essential in transitioning smoothly from academia to the geophysical industry.”
— Elena Bernardini
Mrs. Greta Tresoldi, Product and Marketing Manager at LSI LASTEM, Class of 2016
Mrs. Chiara Cocorullo, Co-fouder and geophysicist at SEISMIX, Class of 2011
Chiara is a geophysicist specialized in microseismic monitoring and management of seismic networks. After a career path in research and several geophysical companies, she cofounded SEISMIX, an innovative startup and UniPi spin-off offering microseismic monitoring services for the industries working in the geoenergy sector.
"The MSc program at the University of Pisa provided me with a comprehensive skill set that has been invaluable in my career. The strong foundation in physics and geology coupled with specialized geophysical knowledge and advanced computational skills, opened doors to many opportunities in the industry and were essential in allowing me to became a co-founder of the startup SEISMIX."
— Chiara Cocorullo
Dr. Ettore Biondi, Research Seismologist at Caltech, US, Class 2012
Ettore is currently a research seismologist at Caltech in California, USA. Ettore earned a PhD in Geophysics at Stanford University, where he developed new methodologies for elastic and acoustic full-waveform inversion. At Caltech, he started to focus on photonic seismology topics, specifically in the development of new methodologies for real-time analysis and subsurface monitoring and imaging of Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) data.
"During my MSc studies at the University of Pisa, I fell in love with seismic imaging and computer simulation of natural phenomena. The broad and solid background in signal processing and data inversion I gained during that time has been the basis upon which I built any discoveries I made so far. I believe I will continue to use that knowledge throughout my professional career."
— Ettore Biondi
Mrs. Rosalena Filograsso, Geophysicist at Ikon, Class 2017
Rosalena is currently working for Ikon Science where she leverages her rock physics and imaging experience to provide clients with efficient and accurate solutions for quantitativeiInterpretation. During her time in UniPi, she was chosen for an internship at ENI specialising in rock physics. In 2018, before to start her career at Ikon, she moved on to CGG’s UK office as imaging geophysicist, where she worked for 4 years specialising in velocity model building.
“The great study experience is Pisa provided me with all the technical tools and soft skills needed to start a career in Geophysics - overall, the course provided an occasion for personal and professional growth. The Msc strengthened my knowledge in general subjects (physics, signal analysis, coding) and trained me in advanced methods applied to geophysics, working in contact with academic and industrial top researchers. The open and international environment of the MSc allowed for getting into contact with lots of people and professionals through networking, also thanks to the many company days organised by the Course. I particularly found useful the meetings with recruiters held regularly – in fact, it is during one of these company days that I secured the assessment day for CGG after which I got hired! All the professors are highly competent and deeply care about the growth of the students and have always been happy to help me deepen my knowledge in any topic of interest. For my current activity In Ikon Science I take responsibility for technical and operational queries, advise clients on the workflow to adopt and showcase the software capabilities to clients and potential clients in technical sales activities. “
— Rosalena Folograsso
Mr. Francesco Talini, Reservoir Geologist at SNAM, Class 2022
Francesco is a Reservoir Geologist at Snam, an energy company specialized in the storage and distribution of nautural gas.
He works within the microseismic monitoring team of SNAM, where analyzed microseismc data, collaborating daily with the engineering team and geological team.
"The MSc program in Exploration and Applied Geophysics equipped me with fundamental skills that are crucial to my career. Throughout the different courses of the master I looked deeper into geophysical trand topics and I developed new passions like programming which facilitated my entry into the job market. I encourage current and future students to engage in networking, which is the true strength of this master program, allowing to create connections across countries and develop valuable opportunities."
— Francesco Talini
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We encourage our alumni to stay connected and share their experiences. If you would like to be featured on this page or share your success story, please contact us. We are proud of the accomplishments of our graduates and look forward to celebrating many more achievements in the future.
Double Degree Programme: The University of Pisa and the Montan University of Leoben (Austria) have established the “International Master of Applied and Exploration Geophysics” Double Degree (DD) program. Students enrolled in the MSc in Exploration and Applied Geophysics at the University of Pisa are eligible to apply to this program and obtain the “International Master of Applied and Exploration Geophysics”. Interested students will be selected by a specific committee on the basis of their academic performance and, if admitted, they will spend at least one semester at the Montan University of Leoben (Austria), where they will acquire at least 24 ECTS (requirement to obtain the double degree). At the end of their career DD students will be awarded a double diploma in Applied and Exploration Geophysics issued by the two partner Universities, in compliance with the different national rules and agreements signed between the partner institutions. More info can be found in the links below:
Agreement between the University of Pisa and the Montan University of Leoben
Curriculum in Applied and Exploration Geophysics activated at the Montan University
Flyer briefly illustrating the Double Degree initiative
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Here a list of available theses proposed by our MSc. program. It is important to note that this is not an exaustive list and, for topics not listed here, students are encouraged to contact the tutors of the MSc program in Exploration and Applied Geophysics (the list of tutors can be found here) to ask if they have some thesis topic availalble. Finally, it is extremely important to remind that students willing to ask a thesis to an external tutor, need to contact in advance an internal tutor to agree the thesis topic. Please, do not contact external tutors before an agreement with an internal one.
List of Available Theses:
Topic: Seismic inversion
Supervisor: M. Aleardi
Description: Implementing an inversion algorithm for seismic-petrophysical inversion with non-parametric prior models and 3D geostatistical constraints
Topic: Seismic inversion
Supervisor: M. Aleardi
Description: Exploiting machine learning techniques to reduce model and data spaces in a probabilistic full-waveform inversion of seismic data
Topic: Global Seismology
Supervisor: G. Carelli and F. Grigoli
Description: Development of array seismology techniques for the backtracking of the ruptures caused by large (M>7) earthquakes and recorded by laser gyroscopes
Topic: Photonic Seismology
Supervisors: F. Grigoli
Description: Development of methods for the analysis of Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) data for seismic monitoring of CO2 storage and Geothermal Energy production operations
Topic: Earthquake Seismology
Supervisors: F. Grigoli
Description: Development of Machine Learning methods for the analysis of natural and induced seismicity
Topic: Einstein Telescope
Supervisors: F. Grigoli and F. Fidecaro
Description: Geophysical characterization of the Einstein Telescope candidate site in Sardinia to through Ambient Noise Tomography
Topic: Seismic data Processing
Supervisor: A. Tognarelli
Description: Data Processing of 2D/3D Seismic Reflection Data
Topic: Acoustic and Elastic Full Wave Inversion on real and synthetic data
Supervisors: E. Stucchi and M. Aleardi
Description: Methodologies for estimating an accurate velocity field for both
compressional and shear waves from seismic data acquired for exploration purposes
Topic: Development of Algorithms for Seismic Data Processing
Supervisor: E. Stucchi
Description: Seismic data are affected by many different kinds of noise. The
aim of a thesis on this topic is to focus on a particular kind of noise and writing
and testing an algorithm to attenuate it on synthetic and real data.
Topic: Full Waveform Inversion
Supervisor: E. Stucchi
Description: Use of machine learning techniques for interpolation of the error function in FWI to reduce the
computational cost of global optimization inversion.
Topic: Reflection Seismic Processing
Supervisor: E. Stucchi, N Bienati
Description: Nonlinear beamforming for enhancement of 3D prestack land seismic data
Topic: Rotational Seismology
Supervisor: G. Carelli
Description: Highlight seismic signals of local origin from the analysis of the ring laser gyroscope GINGERINO data
Topic: Rotational Seismology
Supervisor: G. Carelli
Description: AI and advanced analysis schemes for applications to geodesy, seismology, etc. of the GINGER experiment
Topic: Rotational Seismology
Supervisor: G. Carelli
Description: Comparison between ring laser gyroscopes, fiber optic gyroscopes, gravimeters and GNSS antennas, for geophysical studies
Eni and Eni Corporate University offer to students enrolled in the MSc in Exploration and Applied Geophysics (and similar) up to 6 stages to be held at the headquarter of San Donato Milanese (Milan). Please find the official document at this link. Here below the principal information.
Duration and Aim of the stages - The stages are 3-month long and aim at making the MSc thesis. The thesis tutor (belonging to the teachers of the MSc course) must be involved in the choice of the thesis topic.
Who can apply? - Students who have the following requisites can be selected:
- To be regularly enrolled at the second year of the MSc in Exploration and Applied Geophysics (University of Pisa)
- Not to be over 26 years old on the date of December 31, 2019
- To have a weighted average of marks equal or higher than 27/30
- To be good at written and oral English
- To have passed at least three of the following exams: Applied Geophysics; Exploration Seismology and geophysical well-logs; Laboratory of digital data processing; Laboratory of seismic data processing and field campaign; Signal processing for Physics
The application must include:
- Curriculum vitae;
- Certificate of exams (with marks and University credits) provided by the University
- Certificate of enrollment to the second year of the MSc provided by the University
- Self-certification of degree of knowledge of written and oral English and any supporting documentation
Deadline for application - This documentation must be sent strictly within December 04, 2019 to the following email account:
application@
In the email reference (oggetto) must be reported the wording “Candidatura stage – Progetto Geologia 2020”.
After a positive evaluation of requisites, candidates will be examinated via oral and proctical tests at the headquarter of San Donato Milanese within the first half of Decemeber 2019.
The selected candidates will be supported by a grant of 800euro/month covering the entire stage duration.
Field Excursion in Oman - Ground Penetrating Radar and Geomorphological investigations in coastal geoarchaeological contexts (Region of Dhofar, Southern Oman)
The study area is the coastal plain of Salallah (Sothern Oman)
Deadline for presenting candidatures is November 06, 2019
Information and how to apply here
Contacts: adrianoribolini@unipi.it
The students’ participation is free of charge (UNIPI covers flights, overnights, meals)
Students’ activities in the field will consist in:
i) GPR surveys (planning, data capture, data quality evaluation and basic processing) in archeological and coastal settings,
ii) Performing some shallow boreholes to calibrate GPR data and to retrieve stratigraphical features crucial for reconstructing the recent landscape evolution
iii) Learning procedures to analyses markers of sea level oscillation both on rocky and sediment coasts,
The excursion is open to 14 students from more than one MScs (Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Sciences, Archaeology), and there is a selection.
Concerning students of the Msc in Exploration and Applied Geophysics, those enrolled to the second year will be preferred because they have been already exposed to the geophysical topics of the activity.
A “fruitful” participation to this activity will be awarded whit 1 CTS (students in Exploration and Applied Geophysics).
Field Excursion in Oman - Ground Penetrating Radar and Geomorphological investigations in coastal geoarchaeological contexts (region of Dhofar, Southern Oman)
The study area is the coastal plain of Salallah (Sothern Oman)
Deadline for presenting candidatures is November 06, 2019
Contact: Adriano Ribolini (adriano.ribolini@unipi.it)
The students’ participation is free of charge (UNIPI covers flights, overnights, meals)
Information and how to applicate in the docuement available here
Students’ activities in the field will consist in:
i) GPR surveys (planning, data capture, data quality evaluation and basic processing) in archeological and coastal settings,
ii) Performing some shallow boreholes to calibrate GPR data and to retrieve stratigraphical features crucial for reconstructing the recent landscape evolution
iii) Learning procedures to analyses markers of sea level oscillation both on rocky and sediment coasts
The excursion is open to 14 students from more than one MScs (Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Sciences, Archaeology), and there is a selection.
Concerning students of the Msc in Exploration and Applied Geophysics, those enrolled to the second year will be preferred because they have been already exposed to the geophysical topics of the activity.
A “fruitful” participation to this activity will be awarded whit 1 CTS (students in Exploration and Applied Geophysics).
Field Excursion in Oman - Ground Penetrating Radar and Geomorphological investigations in coastal geoarchaeological contexts (region of Dhofar, Southern Oman)
The study area is the coastal plain of Salallah (Sothern Oman)
Deadline for presenting candidatures is November 06, 2019
Contact: Adriano Ribolini (adriano.ribolini@unipi.it)
The students’ participation is free of charge (UNIPI covers flights, overnights, meals)
Information and how to applicate in the docuement available here
Students’ activities in the field will consist in:
i) GPR surveys (planning, data capture, data quality evaluation and basic processing) in archeological and coastal settings,
ii) Performing some shallow boreholes to calibrate GPR data and to retrieve stratigraphical features crucial for reconstructing the recent landscape evolution
iii) Learning procedures to analyses markers of sea level oscillation both on rocky and sediment coasts
The excursion is open to 14 students from more than one MScs (Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Sciences, Archaeology), and there is a selection.
Concerning students of the Msc in Exploration and Applied Geophysics, those enrolled to the second year will be preferred because they have been already exposed to the geophysical topics of the activity.
A “fruitful” participation to this activity will be awarded whit 1 CTS (students in Exploration and Applied Geophysics).
Double Degree Programme
The University of Pisa and the Montan University of Leoben (MUL) (Austria) have established a Double Degree Programme “International Master of Applied and Exploration Geophysics” Interested students will be selected by a specific committee on the basis of their academic performance to spend at least one term at the partner University in order to acquire at least 24 ECTS. Students will be awarded a double diploma in Applied and Exploration Geophysics issued by the two partner Universities, in compliance with the different national rules and agreements signed between the partner institutions. A B2 English qualification (or equivalent) is a prerequisite for admission. Students enrolled in the Master of Science Programme in Exploration and Applied Geophysics at the University of Pisa may also apply for admission to the “International Master of Applied and Exploration Geophysics”.
Agreement between the University of Pisa and the Montan University of Leoben (with regulation)
Curriculum in Applied and Exploration Geophysics activated at the Montan University (in German)
Flyer briefly illustrating the Double Degree initiative
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Regulation Academic Year 2017-2018 (in Italian)
Regulation Academic Year 2018-19 (in Italian)
Cyclic rexamination of MSc (2018) (in Italian)
Annual Monitoring sheet 2018 (in Italian)
Meetings of the Commission of the Master’s Degree Course:
Minute of 08.02.2019 meeting (in Italian)
Minute of 21.09.2018 meeting (in Italian)
Minute of 14.03.2018 meeting (in Italian)
Minute of 20.02.2018 meeting (in Italian)
Minute of 30.11.2017 meeting (in Italian)
Our Master of Science course in Exploration and applied Geophysics benefits from the direct support of several large international companies. ENI actively contributes and includes our M.Sc. within those sponsored by Eni Corporate University (ECU). ENI also activates short courses on specific geophysical topics and offers our students the opportunity to do internships and scholarships in its laboratories.
Halliburton/Landmark provides us with its software products for processing and interpreting geophysical data so that the students can practice on industrial standard software tools. Many other companies regularly visit us to give seminars and to talk with our students (see Notice Board).
The interest in sponsoring this Degree course on the part of these companies outside the academic world derives from their consolidated experiences of scientific collaboration with the tutors involved in the Master’s Degree.
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| ENEL Green Power | Halliburton - Landmark | Seismic Micro - Technology (SMT) |
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| CCGVeritas | I.D.S. Corporation |
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Geophysics offers wide career prospecs and, to date, almost all our graduates are stably employed in geophysical companies or in the academic sector. Overall, the geophysical market is extremely large and includes many industrial sectors such as energy and georesources exploration, environmental protection and restoration, civil engineering, and cultural heritage.
Energy and Georesources
The energy sector is certainly the main player in the geophysical market. Here geophysics is extensively used for the exploration of conventional and renewable energy resources (e.g. geothermal resources) but also for the induced seismicity monitoring associated with underground industrial operations (e.g. Geothermal Enrgy Production and CO2 storage operations). Thanks to the strict connection of the MSc in Exploration and Applied Geophysics with companies operating in this sector, many of our graduates got a job at ENI (the major energy company in Italy) or in geophysical companies such as Schlumberger, CGG, PGS, and many others.
Environmental and Civil Engineering
Although smaller but not less important, the environmental and civil engineering sector, mainly represented by small-to-medium size companies, holds a good fraction of the geophysical market. Here geophysics is used to assist the design of large infrastructures (tunnels, highways, bridges) but also for detecting and tracking pollutants (just to make a few examples). Also in this case many alumni of our MSc program currently work in such companies or founded their own companies and startups.
Scientific Research
Geophysics plays a pivotal role in diverse research areas, including exploring planetary interiors, understanding seismic and volcanic processes, natural hazard mitigation, advancing sensor technologies and developing geophysical data analysis algorithms. In this context, a non-negligible number of our graduates prosecuted their career path with a Ph.D. in geophysics (both in Italy and abroad) and are now continuing their careers in the scientific research sector as post-doc or research staff members in many important universities and research centres around the world.
The Didactic Unit manages the administrative, financial and organisational procedures.
In particular, the Unit is responsible for: administration of the didactic activities of the Department; vocational guidance activities related to all the learning phases of the students (before, during, and after the degree); organization, management and monitoring of curricular internships; communication and promotion of study courses; participation in all the evaluation and self-evaluation activities of the degree programmes.
The Unit is located at the Department of Earth Sciences, in via Santa Maria n. 53, Pisa and consists of the following personnel:
- Dr. Giuseppina Siniscalco (acting as Manager) Tel. 050.2215814, e-mail: giuseppina.siniscalco@unipi.it
- Dr Rosalia Mariniello, Tel. 050.2215743 e-mail: rosalia.mariniello@unipi.it
Students’ reception hours: Tuesday: 2.30 to 3.30 pm, Wednesday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Student workers and students who have fallen behind in the course schedule must send an e-mail address to giuseppina.siniscalco@unipi.it for an appointment with a tutor.
An internationalization desk is also active to support the Department’s internationalization activities, mobility programmes, internship opportunities and studies abroad.
Opening hours: Tuesday from 10.00 to 12.00, Thursday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Responsible: Dr. Sara Poli, Tel. 050 2215816
E-mail international@dst.unipi.it
Dedicated staff will be available for advice related to any particular problems that might arise.
Students can refer to the international office: tel. 050 2215816, E-mail international@dst.unipi.it
"Tutor students" are also available for the students of the course.
Students can refer to:
The students of the Regional Civil Service giving to support the Didactic Unit and to enhance orientation activities for incoming, current, and outgoing students. Opening Hours: Tuesday 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm and Wednesday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Information Desk.
UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL COUNSELLING:
Advice is given to the students of the three-year and Master's Degree Courses requesting information on the organization of the courses, advice for incoming, current and outgoing students, conduct of the traineeships and general functioning of the Department and of the courses. All students for the three-year and Master’s Degree course can obtain information from the Staff.
Timetable: to be arranged by appointment.
PEER STUDENTS:
A “Senior student”, intended as a mediator between the students and the Departmental and University institutions, can give the other students explanatory information on the forms, facilities and university services. The senior student offers interpersonal support to anyone having difficulties or problems during the course of study. It is also possible to use the 'Virtual Counter' for all types of information, by looking here or from the facebook page: Peer tutoring - Department of Earth Sciences UNIPI
Timetable: to be arranged by appointment.
In order to get the the Master degree in Exploration and Applied Geophysics, students have to complete a 2 years-long (full-time) study path and reach 120 ECTS. Within the M.Sc degree in Exploration and Applied Geophysics students may chose between three different study paths: 1) Exploration Geophysics Path, where students mainly study subjects related to geophysics for the exploration for georesources; 2) Applied Geophysics Path, where students will mainly study subjects related to geophysics for environmental monitoring and near surface investigations; 3) Earthquake and Volcano Physics Path where students will mainly study subjects related to the physical processes goevening earthquake and volcanic phenomena with the aim to mitigate the hazard they pose for our society. Here below we show the typical study plans for each path.
| Exploration Geophysics | Applied Geophysics | Earthquake and Volcano Physics |
| Physics Subjects (12 ECTS) | Physics Subjects (12 ECTS) | Physics Subjects (12 ECTS) |
| Mathematical Physics for Geosciences (Polini) (mandatory for geologists) (6 ECTS) | Mathematical Physics for Geosciences (Polini) (mandatory for geologists) (6 ECTS) | Mathematical Physics for Geosciences (Polini) (mandatory for geologists) (6 ECTS) |
| Rock Physics (Capaccioli) (6 ECTS) | Rock Physics (Capaccioli) (6 ECTS) | Rock Physics (Capaccioli) (6 ECTS) |
| Geophysical Instruments (Carelli) (6 ECTS) | Geophysical Instruments (Carelli) (6 ECTS) | Geophysical Instruments (Carelli) (6 ECTS) |
| Fluid Dynamics (Califano) (mandatory for non-geologists) (6 ECTS) | ||
| Geology Subjects (12 ECTS) | Geology Subjects (12 ECTS) | Geology Subjects (12 ECTS) |
| Tectonics (Di Rosa) (6 ECTS) | Tectonics (Di Rosa) (6 ECTS) | Faults and Earthquake Physics (Menegnini and Grigoli) (6 ECTS) |
| Radar Geomorphology (Ribolini) (6 ECTS) | Radar Geomorphology (Ribolini) (6 ECTS) | Physical Volcanonology (Pistolesi) (6 ECTS) |
| Geophysics Subjects (27 ECTS) | Geophysics Subjects (27 ECTS) | Geophysics Subjects (24 ECTS) |
| Computational Geophysics (Stucchi) (6 ECTS) | Computational Geophysics (Stucchi) (6 ECTS) | Earthquake Seismology (Grigoli) (6 ECTS) |
| Laboratory of Seismic Acquisition and Processing (Tognarelli) (6 ECTS) | Laboratory of Seismic Acquisition and Processing (Tognarelli) (6 ECTS) | Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (Ongaro) (6 ECTS) |
| Exploration Seismology and Well Logs (Stucchi and Aleardi) (9 ECTS) | Exploration Seismology and well logs (Stucchi and Aleardi) (9 ECTS) | Exploration Seismology (Stucchi) (6 ECTS) |
| Inverse Problems (Aleardi) (6 ECTS) | Applied Geophysics (Stucchi) (6 ECTS) | Inverse Problems (Aleardi) (6 ECTS) |
| Additional Subjects (15 ECTS) | Additional Subjects (15 ECTS) | Additional Subjects (15 ECTS) |
| Signal Processing for Geophysics (Ferrante) (mandatory for all) (6 ECTS) | Signal Processing for Geophysics (Ferrante) (mandatory for all) (6 ECTS) | Signal Processing for Geophysics (Ferrante) (mandatory for all) (6 ECTS) |
| Complements of Electromagnetism and Optics (Ferrante) (mandatory for geologists) (3 ECTS) | Complements of Electromagnetism and Optics (Ferrante) (mandatory for geologists) (3 ECTS) | Complements of Electromagnetism and Optics (Ferrante) (mandatory for geologists) (3 ECTS) |
| Seismic Imaging (Bienati) (6 ECTS) | Environmental Remote Sensing (Lombardini) (6 ECTS) | Laboratory of Instrumental Seismology (Saccorotti and Grigoli) (9 ECTS) |
| Borehole methods for subsurface investigations (Baldini) (6 ECTS) | Underwater Systems (Costanzi) (6 ECTS) | Computational Geophysics (Stucchi) (6 ECTS) |
| Introduction to Machine Learning in Geophysics (Grigoli) (3 ECTS) | Introduction to Machine Learning in Geophysics (Grigoli) (3 ECTS) | Introduction to Machine Learning in Geophysics (Grigoli) (3 ECTS) |
| Methods and technologies for Remote Sensing (Alibani) (6 ECTS) | ||
| Free Choice Courses (9 ECTS) | Free Choice Courses (9 ECTS) | Free Choice Courses (15 ECTS) |
| Seminars (1 ECTS) | Seminars (1 ECTS) | Seminars (1 ECTS) |
| Internship (4 ECTS) | Internship (4 ECTS) | Internship (4 ECTS) |
| Thesis (40 ECTS) | Thesis (40 ECTS) | Thesis (40 ECTS) |
| Total (120 ECTS) | Total (120 ECTS) | Total (120 ECTS) |
Free-choice courses can be selected within the list of courses offered by our MSc. program. It is important to mentions that our students are free to partially personalize their study plan in order to further specialize in a particular geophysical sub-field. The full list of courses that our MSc degree program offers can be found here (List of Courses).
One ECTS corresponds to: 8 hours of lectures, 14 hours of laboratory activities and 25 hours for field activities.
Finally, students enrolled in the MSc course may also apply for admission to the Double Degree Programme “International Master of Applied and Exploration Geophysics”, jointly developed by the University of Pisa and the Montan University of Leoben (Austria).
Thesis
The thesis has a central role (40 ECTS) within our MSc program since aims to complete and further specialize the student in a particular field of geophysics. During their thesis students will have the chance to deepen an open research topic in geophysics and show their ability to put into practice what learned during their study path. To give an idea of the MSc thesis successfully defended by our alumni look at this link.
All the modules that students need for training activities, fill the study plan, final exam templates, etc. can be found in the section Documents for Students