Research lines

  • Cartographic engineering: Image technologies, 3D laser scanner, 3D thermography and GISS 3D. Multisensor system development in terrestrial platforms and UAV for surroundings measurement and inspection.
  • Environmental modelling: models of mineral extraction, mining restoration, floods and natural risks. Atmospheric and hydric contamination characterization. Environmental impact evaluation and degraded areas restoration studies.
  • Evaluation of conservation treatments for tangible cultural heritage: rocks, paintings, mortars, etc.
  • Geotechnical engineering: Simulation of underground excavation behavior and geotechnical problems. Risks of block falling in quarries. Rock massif characterization. Slope stability analysis.
  • Granite applications: Quarry use and product transformation. Quality analysis as a construction material.
  • Rock and industrial minerals extraction: feldspar, kaolin, magnesite and quartz. Process and product quality studies. Deposit characterization and mining use methods.
  • Slate use: deposit characterization, quarry and underground mines design. Use and transformation methods. Process and product quality analysis.
  • Work related risk prevention: Active initiatives proposals and specific control programs in prevention. Studies in different sectors, focused on the analysis, detection and elimination of work related accidents and professional diseases causes.