NDT Webinar | A Multiscale Approach Using ERT: From Lab Experiments to Deep Investigation
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7th Webinar on NDT
A Multiscale Approach Using ERT: From Lab Experiments to Deep Investigation
Geoelectrical methods are essential in modern geophysics, providing critical insights into subsurface properties and structures. They can be applied across scales, from controlled laboratory studies to large-scale subsurface exploration, and continuous advances in acquisition, instrumentation, and modeling are further expanding their role in multiscale subsurface characterization.
In this webinar, Prof. Dr. Enzo Rizzo will present a multiscale approach to the application of geoelectrical methods, demonstrating how these techniques can be effectively used from controlled laboratory experiments to the investigation of the deep subsurface. By combining lab measurements, numerical modeling, and field data, the talk explores the key parameters that influence geoelectrical responses. A central focus is placed on how small-scale information can be upscaled and integrated to improve our understanding of large-scale geological processes. Several case studies will be presented, highlighting applications in environmental, hydrogeological, engineering and geothermal contexts from small scale to deep investigation. Emphasis will be given to the integration of geoelectrical data with other geophysical methods to enhance subsurface characterization. Moreover, the various methods of ERT acquisition will be discussed. The talk will spark your interest in the advanced approach of the geoelectric method for underground exploration.
Date: 19 September 2025
Time: 9:00 am EDT | 3:00 pm CEST | 9:00 pm CST Asia
Webinar ID: 828 7703 0914
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
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Prof. Dr. Enzo Rizzo
Department of Physics and Earth Science, University of Ferrara, Italy;
Prof. Enzo Rizzo received the Ms in Geological Science (cum laude) and the PhD degree in Methods and Technologies for Environmental Monitoring – School of Engineering at University of Basilicata in 2003. He spent a postdoc position before at CNRS-France and after at CNR-Italy (2003-2005). In 2005, he became researcher and then he passed a senior researcher position at National Research Council in the Institute of Methodologies for Environmental Analysis (CNR-IMAA). Since 2019, he is Associate Professor of Applied Geophysics in the Department of Physics and Earth Science at University of Ferrara (Italy) and in 2021 he passed the National Academic Qualification as Full Professor. He is member of the College of Doctorate School in Earth and Marine Science (EMAS) PhD program at University of Ferrara. His research interests include shallow and deep surface geophysical methods (ERT, GPR, EM, SP) for several topic (geological, hydrogeological, NDT engineering, archaeo-geophysical and agrogeophysics applications). He served as guest editor of several special issues, and he is part of the Editorial Board Member of NDT and Earth Science journals. He also served as a reviewer of several journals and he has authored and coauthored of about 120 papers on international journal and more than 200 conference proceedings and several book chapters.
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