Prof. Giorgio Roth

Born in Genova, Italy, on October 9, 1956

Current Position

Associate Professor at the Hydraulic Institute of the University of Perugia

Education

1982 Civil Hydraulic Engineer, University of Genoa,

1987 Ph.D. in Hydrodynamics, Univ. of Florence, Genoa and Padova

Academic and Professional Experiences

1982-1989 Didactic and operational activities at the Institute of Hydraulics, University of Genoa

1984-1986 Ph.D. student at the Institute of Hydraulics, University of Genoa

1987-1990 Professional activity in the field of civil engineering

1989-1990 Temporary teaching appointment, course of Hydraulic Constructions, Univ. of Perugia

1990-1992 Assistant professor, Institute of Hydraulics, Faculty of Engineering, University of Genoa

Since 1990 Consultant in the field of hydrology, water resources, and hydraulic plants

Since 1992 Associate professor of Hydraulic Constructions at the University of Perugia

Since 1993 Temporary teaching appointment, course of Hydraulic Plants, University of Perugia

Since 1994 Temporary teaching appointment, course of Hydraulic Plants, University of Genoa

Memberships: - Italian Engineering Association

- Gruppo Nazionale Idraulica

- American Geophysical Union

- European Geophysical Society

- International Association of Hydrological Sciences

Research Topics

Operational and research experience in the field of hydrology, hydraulics, and hydraulic constructions with particular reference to river dynamics, water resources planning and management, and hydraulic plants. Teaching experience in undergraduate courses at the Universities of Genoa and Perugia and lecturer in a number of workshops, seminars and special courses for graduate students. Author of nearly 40 papers published in international journals or as conference proceedings in the field of hydrology and hydraulic constructions.