Alessandro Amato

Professor Alessandro Amato is a prominent seismologist and the Head of Research at the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) in Italy. He is recognized for his expertise in earthquake studies and tsunami risks, and he will serve as the Chair of the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Tsunami Early Warning and Mitigation System for the North Atlantic and Mediterranean regions starting in 2024. His recent comments on the massive earthquake in Kamchatka highlight his role in advancing global tsunami warning systems and improving disaster preparedness, particularly in the context of historical events like the Fukushima disaster.