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Citation by Brian Berkowitz
Professor Alberto Guadagnini is being honored for his transformative contributions to hydrogeology. Alberto is internationally recognized for groundbreaking contributions in the development of rigorous, uncertainty-aware models of flow and transport processes in geologic formations. His innovative approaches to stochastic modeling, geostatistics, and global sensitivity analysis have redefined the way we understand and model groundwater systems and their dynamic evolution under uncertainty. He has significantly advanced theory and application across scales, from nano-scale characterization of heterogeneous dissolution patterns on water-mineral interfaces to basin-wide models that support aquifer characterization and groundwater protection under uncertainty. While being a recognized leader in unifying theory, modeling, and experimental design practice in hydrogeology and porous media, he is also a devoted mentor and an active advocate for international scientific collaboration. His insightful research methods and his personal qualities, which include free sharing of his ideas with colleagues and students, have firmly established him as an international leader in the field of geoscience and hydrogeology.
Response by Alberto Guadagnini
I am deeply honored and sincerely grateful to receive the 2025 International Honorary Fellow Award from the Geological Society of America.
This award reflects a recognition of individual contributions as well as the value the Geological Society of America places on the international dimension of scientific research in geosciences. I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the Geological Society of America for establishing such a fascinating and meaningful recognition.
It is profoundly rewarding to know that the work I have pursued with passion, curiosity, and dedication over the past 20 years has been recognized and valued. From exploring processes at the nanoscale, such as those occurring at mineral-fluid interfaces, to addressing groundwater management at supra-regional scales, my overall goal has always been to contribute to enhance our knowledge of subsurface systems and their complex behavior, as driven by a variety of sources of uncertainty.
Of course, such a journey is never undertaken in solitude. I have been extraordinarily fortunate to be continuously supported by family and to work with outstanding colleagues and students, whose insight and dedication have been, and continue to be, essential in shaping my research path. I proudly share this recognition with all of them!!!