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University of Chieti-Pescara: Chieti, IT

2023-09-01 to present | Associate Professor (Engineering and Geology (InGeo))
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Samuel Bignardi

Georgia Institute Of Technology, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE): Atlanta, Georgia, US

2017-05-01 to present | Research Engineer II
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Samuel Bignardi

University of Ferrara: Ferrara, IT

2016-10-01 to 2017-04-30 | Postdoctoral Researcher (Dept. of Physics and Earth Sciences)
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Samuel Bignardi

Universyty of Ferrara: Ferrara, IT

2016-08-01 to 2016-09-30 | Postdoctoral Researcher (contract) (Physics and Earth sciences)
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Samuel Bignardi

University of Ferrara: Ferrara, IT

2014-09-01 to 2016-07-31 | Postdoctoral researcher (Dept. Physics and Earth sciences)
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Samuel Bignardi

Georgia Institute of Technology: Atlanta, GA, US

2014-03-01 to 2014-09-01 | Postdoc Researcher (Joint: Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering & Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering)
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Samuel Bignardi

University of Ferrara: Ferrara, IT

2011-01-01 to 2014-02-28 | Postdoctoral Researcher (Dept. Physics and Earth sciences)
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Samuel Bignardi

University of Ferrara: Ferrara, IT

2007-05-02 to 2007-10-02 | Research Assistant ( Joint: Dept. of Earth Sciences & Dept. of Computer Sciences)
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Samuel Bignardi

Education and qualifications (2)

University of Ferrara: Ferrara, IT

2008-01-01 to 2010-12-31 | Post degree program (PH.D.) (Department of Physics and Earth sciences)
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Samuel Bignardi

University of Ferrara: Ferrara, IT

1997-10-01 to 2006-07-16 | Master of Science (M. Sc.) degree in Physics (Department of Physics)
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Samuel Bignardi

Works (43)

A feasibility study of radar-based shape and reflectivity reconstruction using variational methods

Inverse Problems
2021-02-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Samuel Bignardi; Anthony Joseph Yezzi; Alper Yildirim; Christopher F Barnes; Romeil Sandhu
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Tissue Classification to Support Local Active Delineation of Brain Tumors

2020 | Book chapter
Contributors: Albert Comelli; Alessandro Stefano; Samuel Bignardi; Claudia Coronnello; Giorgio Russo; Maria G. Sabini; Massimo Ippolito; Anthony Yezzi
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Performance of Radiomics Features in the Quantification of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis from HRCT

Diagnostics
2020-05-15 | Journal article
Contributors: Alessandro Stefano; Mauro Gioè; Giorgio Russo; Stefano Palmucci; Sebastiano Emanuele Torrisi; Samuel Bignardi; Antonio Basile; Albert Comelli; Viviana Benfante; Gianluca Sambataro et al.
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Active contour algorithm with discriminant analysis for delineating tumors in positron emission tomography

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
2019-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Albert Comelli; Alessandro Stefano; Samuel Bignardi; Giorgio Russo; Maria Gabriella Sabini; Massimo Ippolito; Stefano Barone; Anthony Yezzi
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A smart and operator independent system to delineate tumours in Positron Emission Tomography scans

Computers in Biology and Medicine
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85053215870

Contributors: Comelli, A.; Stefano, A.; Russo, G.; Sabini, M.G.; Ippolito, M.; Bignardi, S.; Petrucci, G.; Yezzi, A.
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Samuel Bignardi via Scopus - Elsevier

Free and improved computer codes for HVSR processing and inversions

Proceedings of the Symposium on the Application of Geophyics to Engineering and Environmental Problems, SAGEEP
2018 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85048396173

Contributors: Bignardi, S.; Fiussello, S.; Yezzi, A.J.
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Samuel Bignardi via Scopus - Elsevier

OpenHVSR - Processing toolkit: Enhanced HVSR processing of distributed microtremor measurements and spatial variation of their informative content

Computers and Geosciences
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85050984805

Contributors: Bignardi, S.; Yezzi, A.J.; Fiussello, S.; Comelli, A.
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Samuel Bignardi via Scopus - Elsevier
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Exploring the paleolithic cave of Fumane (Italy): Geophysical methods as planning tool for archaeology

SEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts
2017 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85039973322

Contributors: Zeid, N.A.; Bignardi, S.; Santarato, G.; Peresani, M.
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Samuel Bignardi via Scopus - Elsevier

The HVSR technique from array data, speeding up mapping of paleo-surfaces and buried remains. The case of the Bronze-Age site of Pilastri (Italy)

SEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts
2017 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85037156825

Contributors: Bignardi, S.; Zeid, N.A.; Corradini, E.; Santarato, G.
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Samuel Bignardi via Scopus - Elsevier

The Passive Seismic Technique ‘HVSR’ as a Reconnaissance Tool for Mapping Paleo-soils: The Case of the Pilastri Archaeological Site, Northern Italy

Archaeological Prospection
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85011955327

Contributors: Abu Zeid, N.; Corradini, E.; Bignardi, S.; Nizzo, V.; Santarato, G.
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Samuel Bignardi via Scopus - Elsevier
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The uncertainty of estimating the thickness of soft sediments with the HVSR method: A computational point of view on weak lateral variations

Journal of Applied Geophysics
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85026922763

Contributors: Bignardi, S.
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Samuel Bignardi via Scopus - Elsevier

Exploring the paleolithic cave of Fumane (Italy): Geophysical methods as planning tool for archaeology

2017-08-17 | Conference paper
Contributors: Nasser Abu Zeid; Samuel Bignardi; Giovanni Santarato; Marco Peresani
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The HVSR technique from array data, speeding up mapping of paleo-surfaces and buried remains: The case of the Bronze-Age site of Pilastri (Italy)

2017-08-17 | Conference paper
Contributors: Samuel Bignardi; Nasser Abu Zeid; Erica Corradini; Giovanni Santarato
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A non-linear induced polarization effect on transient electromagnetic soundings

Journal of Applied Geophysics
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84979955535

Contributors: Hallbauer-Zadorozhnaya, V.Y.; Santarato, G.; Abu Zeid, N.; Bignardi, S.
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Samuel Bignardi via Scopus - Elsevier

OpenHVSR: Imaging the subsurface 2D/3D elastic properties through multiple HVSR modeling and inversion

Computers and Geosciences
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84969664329

Contributors: Bignardi, S.; Mantovani, A.; Abu Zeid, N.
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Samuel Bignardi via Scopus - Elsevier

Unusual geophysical techniques in archaeology - HVSR and induced polarization, A case history

22nd European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, Near Surface Geoscience 2016
2016 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85007385376

Contributors: Zeid, N.A.; Corradini, E.; Bignardi, S.; Morandi, N.; Nizzo, V.; Santarato, G.
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Samuel Bignardi via Scopus - Elsevier

Direct Interpretation of Phase Lags (DIPL) of MASW data: An example for evaluation of (Jetgrouting) for soil stiffening enhancement against soil liquefaction

SEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts
2015 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84978035595

Contributors: Bignardi, S.; Abu Zeid, N.; Santarato, G.
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Samuel Bignardi via Scopus - Elsevier
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High resolution geophysical and topographical surveys for the characterisation of Fumane cave prehistoric site, Italy

Near Surface Geoscience 2015 - 21st European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics
2015 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84958057231

Contributors: Obradovic, M.; Abu Zeid, N.; Bignardi, S.; Bolognesi, M.; Peresani, M.; Russo, P.; Santarato, G.
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Samuel Bignardi via Scopus - Elsevier

High Resolution Geophysical and Topographical Surveys for the Characterisation of Fumane Cave Prehistoric Site, Italy

Near Surface Geoscience 2015-21st European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics
2015 | Conference paper
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Samuel Bignardi

Near foundation soil stiffening evaluation after resins injection by a novel 3D interpretation of surface waves data

Near Surface Geoscience 2015 - 21st European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics
2015 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84958087603

Contributors: Bignardi, S.; Abu Zeid, N.; D'Attoli, M.; Morelli, G.; Occhi, M.; Russo, M.; Santarato, G.
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Samuel Bignardi via Scopus - Elsevier

Near Foundation Soil Stiffening Evaluation after Resins Injection by a Novel 3D Interpretation of Surface Waves Data

Near Surface Geoscience 2015-21st European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics
2015 | Conference paper
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Samuel Bignardi

Observed linear and non-linear IP effects - A summary of joint Italy-South Africa bilateral projects 2007-2014

Near Surface Geoscience 2015 - 21st European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics
2015 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84958068893

Contributors: Zadorozhnaya, V.; Abu Zeid, N.; Bignardi, S.; Maré, L.; Mantsa, R.; Santarato, G.
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Samuel Bignardi via Scopus - Elsevier

Observed Linear and Non-linear IP Effects-A Summary of Joint Italy-South Africa Bilateral Projects 2007-2014

Near Surface Geoscience 2015-21st European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics
2015 | Conference paper
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Samuel Bignardi

A Geophyscal transect across the central sector of the Ferrara arc: Passive seismic investigations – Part II

Proceedings of the 34th national conference of GNGTS
2015-11-17 | Conference paper
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Samuel Bignardi

Direct Interpretation of Surface Waves for 2-D and 3-D subsurface imaging

Proceedings of the 34th national conference of the GNGTS
2015-11-17 | Conference paper
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Samuel Bignardi

Metodo per la valutazione di proprieta' meccaniche di un terreno

2015-04-06 | Patent
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Samuel Bignardi

Membrane polarization by constrictivity of pores: its effects on DC and TEM geo-electromagnetic measurements

Acts of the 33° Conference of GNGTS
2014 | Conference paper
Part of ISBN: 978-88-940442-3-2
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Samuel Bignardi

New shape of TEM: membrane polarization, mechanism and possible interpretation

Acts of the 3 rd International Workshop on Induced Polarization
2014 | Conference paper
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Samuel Bignardi

Shear-wave velocity profiles across the Ferrara arc: a contribution for assessing the recent activity of blind tectonic structures.

Acts of the 33° Conference GNGTS
2014 | Conference paper
Part of ISBN: 978-88-940442-2-5
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Samuel Bignardi

Thickness variations in layered subsurface models-Effects on simulated MASW

2014 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84907371221

Contributors: Bignardi, S.; Santarato, G.; Abu Zeid, N.
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Samuel Bignardi via Scopus - Elsevier

Preliminary HVSR analysis in the historical centre of Ferrara, North Italy

Acts of the 32° National Conference GNGTS
2013 | Conference paper
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Samuel Bignardi

Surface waves in laterally heterogeneous media

Journal of Engineering Mechanics
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84883208685

Contributors: Bignardi, S.; Fedele, F.; Santarato, G.; Yezzi, A.J.; Rix, G.J.
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Samuel Bignardi via Scopus - Elsevier
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Electrical resistivity tomography investigation of coseismic liquefaction and fracturing at San Carlo, Ferrara Province, Italy

2012 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84868106454

Contributors: Zeid, N.A.; Bignardi, S.; Caputo, R.; Santarato, G.; Stefani, M.
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Samuel Bignardi via Scopus - Elsevier

Geometric seismic-wave inversion by the boundary element method

2012 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84859129749

Contributors: Bignardi, S.; Fedele, F.; Yezzi, A.; Rix, G.; Santarato, G.
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Samuel Bignardi via Scopus - Elsevier

Two-dimensional seismic wave modeling and inversion by the boundary element method

2012 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84888318268

Contributors: Bignardi, S.; Fedele, F.; Yezzi, A.; Rix, G.; Santarato, G.
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Samuel Bignardi via Scopus - Elsevier

On Possible ambiguity of Vs30 estimation by means of spectral analysis of Love and Rayleigh waves

2011 | Conference poster
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Samuel Bignardi

Two-dimensional seismic wave modeling and inversion using the boundary element method

Acts of the 30 th Conference GNGTS
2011 | Conference paper
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Samuel Bignardi

Late Quaternary activity along the Ferrara thrust inferred from stratigraphic architecture and geophysical surveys

GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH ABSTRACTS
2010 | Conference paper
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Samuel Bignardi

Acquisition of Vs profiles across the Casaglia anticline (Ferrara Arc)

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Samuel Bignardi

Geophysical characterization of co-seismic fractures due to liquefaction: case study following the Ml 5.9 magnitude earthquake that hit the Emilia on May 20, 2012

Conference paper
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Samuel Bignardi

High resolution shallow geophysical methods for the investigation of the liquefaction phenomena: case study of the ML 5.9 May 20th, 2012 Emilia earthquake (Italy)

Annali dell'Università di Ferrara
Journal article
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Samuel Bignardi

Indagini non distruttive per la caratterizzazione di mura storiche: il caso della parete sinistra del Chiostro del 1500 della Certosa di Bologna.

Atti del VII° Congresso dell’Associazione Italiana di Archeometria (A.I.Ar.)
Conference poster
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Samuel Bignardi

Lateral heterogeneity effects on Rayleigh wave dispersion: Investigation on numerically simulated MASW frameworks

7th AGE "Applied Geophysics for environmental and Territorial System Engineering"
Conference paper
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Samuel Bignardi

Peer review (4 reviews for 3 publications/grants)

Review activity for Bulletin of earthquake engineering. (2)
Review activity for Journal of geophysical research. (1)
Review activity for Mathematical geology. (1)