Jessica Maria Chicco
I was born in Fossano (CN) in April 16, 1984. I obtained the Bachelor’s degree in Earth Science at the Department of Earth Science of the University of Turin (Italy) in 2007; in 2011, I got the Master’s degree in Geological Sciences with a main focus on “Geological materials and georesources”, at the Department of Earth Sciences of the University of Pisa (Italy). In 2016, I obtained the title of Doctor of philosophy (PhD) with a thesis entitled “The role of hydrogeological conditions and thermo-physical properties on the evaluation of the geothermal exchange potential: an application in Marche region (Italy)”. In the two years following I got two teaching assignments at two high schools; in the meantime, I won two research grants at the Department of Earth Science of the University of Turin (Italy), focusingmy activity on the low enthalpy geothermal energy research field.
Actually, I'm a Researcher Assistant Professor at the Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST), University of Turin. My research activity is mainly focused on the geothermal energy for thermal energy production, as well as on the underground energy storage systems (UTES) in district heating and cooling networks (DHC).
From 2019, I'm part of the Geothermal DHC Cost Action (CA18219) team covering the role of deputy coordinator of the working group 1 about “Technology”. From October, 2022 I'm also involved in the European project “SAPHEA” funded by Horizon Europe, EU research & innovation framework program for 2021-2027. The project addresses the integration of geothermal energy into multivalent decarbonized district heating and cooling (DHC) networks operating at temperature levels between less than 30°C (5th generation DHC) and approximately 100°C (3rd generation DHC).
Among other activities, I got the license to practice as geologist, and I'm enrolled in the Register of Geologists of the Piedmont Region, section A, with the number 817. In June, 2021 I was nominated Counsellor of the same Register.
Actually, I'm a Researcher Assistant Professor at the Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST), University of Turin. My research activity is mainly focused on the geothermal energy for thermal energy production, as well as on the underground energy storage systems (UTES) in district heating and cooling networks (DHC).
From 2019, I'm part of the Geothermal DHC Cost Action (CA18219) team covering the role of deputy coordinator of the working group 1 about “Technology”. From October, 2022 I'm also involved in the European project “SAPHEA” funded by Horizon Europe, EU research & innovation framework program for 2021-2027. The project addresses the integration of geothermal energy into multivalent decarbonized district heating and cooling (DHC) networks operating at temperature levels between less than 30°C (5th generation DHC) and approximately 100°C (3rd generation DHC).
Among other activities, I got the license to practice as geologist, and I'm enrolled in the Register of Geologists of the Piedmont Region, section A, with the number 817. In June, 2021 I was nominated Counsellor of the same Register.
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excavated close to the Po riverbed in the southern part of this urban area, along a belt of more than 30 km in length, with an overall volume exceeding 10 million m3 water. The study addresses these artificial lakes as a low enthalpy thermal energy source, potentially providing heat to surrounding agri-business buildings. Detailed temperature monitoring of a large lake quarry was conducted over two years at different depths, measuring the surrounding groundwater level as well. Two
different behaviors of the lake during the winter and summer seasons enabled the definition of a quite low water mixing process between the surrounding aquifers and the lake (in the range of 2–4 °C). An evaluation of the heat extraction potential using the lake as a heat source, depending
on water temperature and its volume, and a qualitative comparison with groundwater systems are proposed. This study contributes to increasing knowledge on an overlooked resource for sustainable heating.
Clochettes on the top of the underlying Trajo Glacier. The study area is at an elevation of about 3500 m a.s.l. in the Gran Paradiso Massif and can be hardly reached by walking from Cogne (Aosta Valley, NW Italy). Studies conducted by field surveys, photogrammetry (structure from motion) and satellite images analysis, integrated with the evaluation of data from meteorological stations have been used to reconstruct the phenomenon and infer its causes. The site is very complex to be studied especially due to logistic problems, therefore, measurements and observations that are common practice in other landslides are very difficult to apply here. So, many of the results achieved are not adequately supported by field studies. Anyway, the following factors could have affected the stability on the slope: i) the tectonic structure of the area, which is reflected on the morphology and on the geomechanics.
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excavated close to the Po riverbed in the southern part of this urban area, along a belt of more than 30 km in length, with an overall volume exceeding 10 million m3 water. The study addresses these artificial lakes as a low enthalpy thermal energy source, potentially providing heat to surrounding agri-business buildings. Detailed temperature monitoring of a large lake quarry was conducted over two years at different depths, measuring the surrounding groundwater level as well. Two
different behaviors of the lake during the winter and summer seasons enabled the definition of a quite low water mixing process between the surrounding aquifers and the lake (in the range of 2–4 °C). An evaluation of the heat extraction potential using the lake as a heat source, depending
on water temperature and its volume, and a qualitative comparison with groundwater systems are proposed. This study contributes to increasing knowledge on an overlooked resource for sustainable heating.
Clochettes on the top of the underlying Trajo Glacier. The study area is at an elevation of about 3500 m a.s.l. in the Gran Paradiso Massif and can be hardly reached by walking from Cogne (Aosta Valley, NW Italy). Studies conducted by field surveys, photogrammetry (structure from motion) and satellite images analysis, integrated with the evaluation of data from meteorological stations have been used to reconstruct the phenomenon and infer its causes. The site is very complex to be studied especially due to logistic problems, therefore, measurements and observations that are common practice in other landslides are very difficult to apply here. So, many of the results achieved are not adequately supported by field studies. Anyway, the following factors could have affected the stability on the slope: i) the tectonic structure of the area, which is reflected on the morphology and on the geomechanics.