Stefano Furlani, Professor of Physical Geography and Geomorphology at UniTS, was awarded the ‘Nobel’ for underwater activities: the Golden Trident.

Awarded by the International Academy of Underwater Sciences and Techniques, the Golden Trident is the industry’ s highest accolade worldwide.

Prof. Furlani was awarded the Golden Trident ‘for having made a fundamental contribution to international scientific research by combining geomorphology and mapping of rocky coastal environments (from sea level to the seabed) with new models of integrated exploration, such as the GEOSWIM Survey Programme. He did so using different technologies and promoting activities which enhance rocky coasts and the study of their contribution in the context of sea level changes.’

Since the first edition in 1960, more than 200 celebrities have been awarded the Golden Trident, such as Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Folco Quilici, Jacques Piccard and Enzo Maiorca. Scientists, researchers, pioneers, journalists and teachers who are less well-known but represent excellence in their field at international level have also received the award.