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Dr Giovanni Spampinato

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Biography

Giovanni is an experienced geophysicist with project management background.
His expertise includes processing and interpretation of geological and geophysical data, 3D modelling & inversion and large data management for mineral exploration, resource evaluation and targeting.

Giovanni has completed a PhD at Monash University that contributed to a better understanding of plate architecture and evolution of the transition between Proterozoic Australia and the eastern margin of Gondwana, with a focus on the southern Mount Isa terrane and the central Thomson Orogen in Queensland.

Before joining CSIRO, Giovanni has worked as a senior geoscientist and 3D modeler at the Geological Survey of NSW, building 3D geological and structural models of tectonic provinces, basins and sites of interest.
Giovanni’s focus is on stimulating the development of Australia’s mineral and petroleum wealth and promoting cost effective exploration and discovery of the next mineral deposit undercover through advances in technologies, resource characterisation and data analysis.

His current role at CSIRO will contribute to create new knowledge and methods in the field of 3D geological modelling through an integrated approach, develop new technologies to mitigate 3D geological risk in resources management and support industry priorities of the CSIRO discovery programs Exploration Through Cover and Orebody Knowledge.

Other Interests

Music
Surfing
Swimming
Running

Academic Qualifications

  • 2015

    Doctor of Philosophy - Structural Geophysics
    Monash University, Clayton (VIC)

  • 2007

    Engineering Geology License
    University of Urbino 'Carlo Bo', Italy

  • 2003

    MSc Geoscience - Structural Geology and Isotopic Geochemistry
    University of Rome 'La Sapienza', Italy

Achievements and Awards

  • 2014 -2014

    Faculty of Science Postgraduate Publications Award (PPA)
    Monash University, Clayton (VIC)

  • 2011-2014

    Geoscience Departmental Research Scholarship
    Monash University, Clayton (VIC)

  • 2011-2014

    Postgraduate Research Scholarship
    Monash University, Clayton (VIC)

  • 1998-2003

    Full Scholarship Award - 5 times in a row
    University of Rome "La Sapienza", Italy

Current Roles

  • Senior Research Geoscientist
    3D modelling, 3D geophysical inversion, processing and interpretation of potential field datasets, integrated geological and geophysical interpretation

Grants

  • 2006-2006

    Aid grant Award for business grant application “NovaTER Servizi per il Territorio, l’Elettrosmog e la Radioprotezione” - Government of Italy, Regional Law L.R. 19/99

Other highlights

  • 2011-2014

    Unveiling the crustal architecture and tectonic evolution of the southern Mount Isa terrane and the Thomson Orogen in Queensland, proposing a mechanism for the evolution of the transition between Proterozoic Australia and the eastern margin of Gondwana.

  • 2016-2016

    Working on structural interpretation, 3D modelling and geophysical inversion in Oyu Tolgoi (Mongolia), Greenstone Belts (Western Australia) and Dinaric Alps (Southcentral Europe).

  • 2017-2018

    Building a state-wide 3D fault model and updating the basement elevation model for NSW through an integrated approach using all available geological and geophysical data.

  • 2019-2020

    Building a 3D geotechnical model for the Western Sydney Airport as a proof of concept. Volume estimations were exact, proving that 3D modelling can be a great tool for earthworks and foundation design.

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