Geological Society of London President's Award 2015 to Samantha Engwell, currently researcher at the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), within the NEMOH (Numerical, Experimental and stochastic Modeling of vOlcanic processes and Hazard) project. The prestigious recognition, established in 1980 by the oldest geological society in the world, for young researchers who have demonstrated that they have made a contribution to the geological sciences.
The contribution made by Samantha Engwell in the field of geological sciences and recognized by the "Geological Society of London" focuses on research carried out in the development of numerical models for understanding both the physical processes during explosive volcanic eruptions and volcanic deposits. The researcher, an expert in the modeling of volcanic eruptions and in the study of the impact of volcanic ash on the environment, has been dedicated to such research for more than seven years. The NEMOH project is a training network within the Marie Curie actions of the 7th Framework Program of the European Commission, coordinated by Paolo Papale, current Director of the Vulcani Structure of INGV and made up of 13 European Partners (9 Full Partners and 4 Associated Partners ). The project, which began in January 2012 with a duration of 4 years, provides for the training of 18 young researchers (ESRs - Early Stage Researchers) of international origin. NEMOH aims to train the next generation of volcanologists in Europe.