Biography

Dr. Georg Umgiesser is currently working as Senior Scientist at ISMAR-CNR. He obtained his Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from University of Klaipeda, Lithuania in 2009. He is also working as member of ETWCH-4 expert team of JCOMM on Waves and Coastal Hazards, Lead Researcher at CORPI, Klaipeda, Lithuania, Responsible ISMAR in the MONGOOS (ex MOON) network. His area of research related to Numerical Modeling, Finite Elements, System Integration, Sea-Lagoon Interaction, Physical Oceanography, and Ecological Models. His employment history includes worked as Consultant for Technical Consulting Engineering Company, Scientist at ISDGM of CNR in Venice, 1999-2003 Head of Oceanographic Department at ISDGM in Venice, and Scientist at ISMAR-CNR in Venice. He also supervised 11 MSc thesis, and 12 PhD thesis. He also received grants for his research work. He also served as session chair in 5 conferences. He has 30 publications in journals contributed as author/co-author. His scientific activity includes, Heads a research group on Coastal Oceanography Modeling with a varying number of collaborators, actually the group consists of 4 Fellows and 1 Scientist, and Coordinates and develops a framework of Mathematical Models (SHYFEM) for use in Shallow Waters like the Coastal Zone and Lagoons.

Area of Interest:

Physics

100%

Numerical Modeling

62%

Finite Elements

90%

System Integration

75%

Physical Oceanography

55%

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Selected Publications

Weisse, R., D. Bellafiore, M. Menendez, F. Mendez, R.J. Nicholls, G. Umgiesser and P. Willems, 2014. Changing extreme sea levels along European coasts. Coastal Eng., 87: 4-14.
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Umgiesser, G., C. Ferrarin, A. Cucco, F. De Pascalis, D. Bellafiore, M. Ghezzo and M. Bajo, 2014. Comparative hydrodynamics of 10 Mediterranean lagoons by means of numerical modeling. J. Geophys. Res.: Oceans, 119: 2212-2226.
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Ferrarin, C., M. Bajo, D. Bellafiore, A. Cucco, F. De Pascalis, M. Ghezzo and G. Umgiesser, 2014. Toward homogenization of Mediterranean lagoons and their loss of hydrodiversity. Geophys. Res. Lett., 41: 5935-5941.
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Bajo, M., C. Ferrarin, I. Dinu, G. Umgiesser and A. Stanica, 2014. The water circulation near the Danube Delta and the Romanian coast modelled with finite elements. Continental Shelf Res., 78: 62-74.
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Zemlys, P., C. Ferrarin, G. Umgiesser, S. Gulbinskas and D. Bellafiore, 2013. Investigation of saline water intrusions into the Curonian Lagoon (Lithuania) and two-layer flow in the Klaipeda Strait using finite element hydrodynamic model. Ocean Sci., 9: 573-584.
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Ferrarin, C., M. Ghezzo, G. Umgiesser, D. Tagliapietra, E. Camatti, L. Zaggia and A. Sarretta, 2013. Assessing hydrological effects of human interventions on coastal systems: Numerical applications to the Venice Lagoon. Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 17: 1733-1748.
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Ferrarin, C., A. Roland, M. Bajo, G. Umgiesser and A. Cucco et al., 2013. Tide-surge-wave modelling and forecasting in the Mediterranean Sea with focus on the Italian coast. Ocean Modell., 63: 38-48.
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Ferrarin, C., A. Bergamasco, G. Umgiesser and A. Cucco, 2013. Hydrodynamics and spatial zonation of the Capo Peloro coastal system (Sicily) through 3-D numerical modeling. J. Mar. Syst., 117: 96-107.
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De Pascalis, F., A. Perez-Ruzafa, J. Gilabert, C. Marcos and G. Umgiesser, 2012. Climate change response of the Mar Menor coastal lagoon (Spain) using a hydrodynamic finite element model. Estuarine Coastal Shelf Sci., 114: 118-129.
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Canu, D.M., C. Solidoro, G. Umgiesser, A. Cucco and C. Ferrarin, 2012. Assessing confinement in coastal lagoons. Mar. Pollut. Bull., 64: 2391-2398.
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Ghezzo, M., A. Sarretta, M. Sigovini, S. Guerzoni, D. Tagliapietra and G. Umgiesser, 2011. Modeling the inter-annual variability of salinity in the lagoon of Venice in relation to the water framework directive typologies. Ocean Coastal Manage., 54: 706-719.
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Scroccaro, I., M. Ostoich, G. Umgiesser, F. De Pascalis and L. Colugnati et al., 2010. Submarine wastewater discharges: Dispersion modelling in the Northern Adriatic Sea. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 17: 844-855.
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Ghezzo, M., S. Guerzoni, A. Cucco and G. Umgiesser, 2010. Changes in Venice Lagoon dynamics due to construction of mobile barriers. Coastal Eng., 57: 694-708.
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Fontini, F., G. Umgiesser and L. Vergano, 2010. The role of ambiguity in the evaluation of the net benefits of the MOSE system in the Venice lagoon. Ecol. Econ., 69: 1964-1972.
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Ferrarin, C., A. Cucco, G. Umgiesser, D. Bellafiore and C.L. Amos, 2010. Modelling fluxes of water and sediment between Venice Lagoon and the sea. Continental Shelf Res., 30: 904-914.
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Bellafiore, D. and G. Umgiesser, 2010. Hydrodynamic coastal processes in the North Adriatic investigated with a 3D finite element model. Ocean Dyn., 60: 255-273.
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Bajo, M. and G. Umgiesser, 2010. Storm surge forecast through a combination of dynamic and neural network models. Ocean Modell., 33: 1-9.
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Neumeier, U., C. Ferrarin, C.L. Amos, G. Umgiesser and M.Z. Li, 2008. Sedtrans05: An improved sediment-transport model for continental shelves and coastal waters with a new algorithm for cohesive sediments. Comput. Geosci., 34: 1223-1242.
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Bellafiore, D., G. Umgiesser and A. Cucco, 2008. Modeling the water exchanges between the Venice Lagoon and the Adriatic Sea. Ocean Dyn., 58: 397-413.
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Bajo, M., L. Zampato, G. Umgiesser, A. Cucco and P. Canestrelli, 2007. A finite element operational model for storm surge prediction in Venice. Estuarine Coastal Shelf Sci., 75: 236-249.
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Umgiesser, G., F. De Pascalis, C. Ferrarin and C.L. Amos, 2006. A model of sand transport in Treporti channel: Northern Venice lagoon. Ocean Dyn., 56: 339-351.
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Umgiesser, G. and B. Matticchio, 2006. Simulating the mobile barrier (MOSE) operation in the Venice Lagoon, Italy: Global sea level rise and its implication for navigation. Ocean Dyn., 56: 320-332.
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Cucco, A. and G. Umgiesser, 2006. Modeling the Venice Lagoon residence time. Ecol. Modell., 193: 34-51.
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Rolinski, S. and G. Umgiesser, 2005. Modelling short-term dynamics of suspended particulate matter in Venice Lagoon, Italy. Estuarine Coastal Shelf Sci., 63: 561-576.
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Ferrarin, C. and G. Umgiesser, 2005. Hydrodynamic modeling of a coastal lagoon: The Cabras lagoon in Sardinia, Italy. Ecol. Modell., 188: 340-357.
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Umgiesser, G., M. Sclavo, S. Carniel and A. Bergamasco, 2004. Exploring the bottom stress variability in the Venice Lagoon. J. Mar. Syst., 51: 161-178.
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Umgiesser, G., D.M. Canu, A. Cucco and C. Solidoro, 2004. A finite element model for the Venice Lagoon. Development, set up, calibration and validation. J. Mar. Syst., 51: 123-145.
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Umgiesser, G., D.M. Canu, C. Solidoro and R. Ambrose, 2003. A finite element ecological model: A first application to the Venice Lagoon. Environ. Modell. Software, 18: 131-145.
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Umgiesser, G., P.J. Luyten and S. Carniel, 2002. Exploring the thermal cycle of the Northern North Sea area using a 3-D circulation model: The example of PROVESS NNS station. J. Sea Res., 48: 271-286.
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Umgiesser, G. and L. Zampato, 2001. Hydrodynamic and salinity modeling of the Venice channel network with coupled 1-D-2-D mathematical models. Ecol. Modell., 138: 75-85.
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