1. NATURAL SCIENCES
» Physics
2. ENGINEERING
» Energy - generation/storage/distribution
» Space & satellite technologies
4. HORIZONTAL ACTIVITIES
» Scenario development and decision support
» Testing and validation
5. TECHNOLOGIES & MATERIALS
» Detection technologies
6. INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
» ICT applications
» Software, Data Processing
» Network technologies
Core competencies
Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV) is among the largest research institutions of Earth
Sciences in Europe. INGV is the reference institution for Italian governmental bodies in the field of geo-
hazards Its main mission is the monitoring and the study of geophysical phenomena in solid and fluid Earth
System components. INGV manages monitoring networks and collects, inspects and disseminates data in the
field of seismology, volcanology, geomagnetism, aeronomy, geochemistry and marine sciences. This expertise
is particularly relevant for the risk assessment and monitoring of critical infrastructures (roads, pipelines,
energetic infrastructures, bridges etc.) to support Operators and Public Authorities in better protecting assets
and in enhancing their resilience with respect to all hazards.
In cooperation with selected Italian universities INGV develops its own program of higher education such as
doctoral courses and fellowships as well specific risk awareness and communication campaigns and strategies
tailored to communities and schools.
