Pietro P. C. Aucelli
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About
Pietro P. C. Aucelli is a leading figure in coastal geomorphology and underwater landscape reconstruction, with a particular focus on integrating cutting-edge robotic technologies into archaeological and environmental research. His work masterfully bridges the gap between natural hazards, sea-level change, and cultural heritage, especially within the volcanically active Campi Flegrei region of Italy. Aucelli’s major contributions include pioneering the use of Autonomous Surface Vehicles (USVs) equipped with optical and acoustic sensors to map submerged archaeological landscapes with unprecedented precision. His most-cited paper (48 citations) demonstrates this by reconstructing the Roman harbor of Nisida, showcasing how innovative marine robotics can reveal ancient coastlines now hidden beneath the sea. He has also advanced high-resolution, multiscale survey methods for underwater cultural heritage and developed distributed processing platforms for autonomous marine litter detection. With a career spanning over two decades, Aucelli’s work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in the intersection of coastal dynamics, geoarchaeology, and applied marine robotics. His research not only illuminates past human-environment interactions but also provides vital tools for monitoring present-day coastal change and pollution.
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