Michele Sisto is an Italian geologist, geomorphologist, researcher, and academic affiliated with the University of Sannio in Benevento, Italy. He has extensive expertise in geomorphology, physical geography, geoenvironmental analysis, and territorial studies. As co-founder of GEO–Studio Associato di Geologia, he has authored more than 4,000 geological reports for public and private institutions. His scholarly contributions focus on landscape evolution, geoheritage, environmental sustainability, and tourism in inland territories. According to Scopus, he has 69 citations from 56 documents, 13 indexed publications, and an h-index of 4, while his Google Scholar profile reflects growing academic visibility in Earth and environmental sciences.
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Education Background
Michele Sisto earned his Laurea in Geological Sciences from the University of Naples Federico II with a final score of 107/110. He qualified as a professional geologist shortly afterward and became registered with the Order of Geologists of Campania. He later completed a Ph.D. in Physical Geography and Geomorphology at the University of Sannio, focusing on geoenvironmental characterization of the Irpinian–Sannio Apennines. He also obtained a Second-Level Master’s degree in Geography and Territorial Development from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, alongside certifications in advanced English proficiency and information technology.
Professional Experience
Michele Sisto has worked as a professional geologist for several decades as co-owner of GEO–Studio Associato di Geologia in Lioni, Italy. His professional activities include geological consulting, geomorphological surveys, environmental assessments, hydrogeological studies, and technical expertise for civil and criminal courts. He has collaborated with universities as a lecturer and subject expert in geomorphology and physical geography, serving on academic examination committees in the GEO/04 disciplinary sector. His research and consultancy activities integrate geological sciences, cartography, territorial planning, cultural landscapes, and sustainable tourism development.
Awards and Honors
Throughout his academic and professional career, Michele Sisto has received recognition for his contributions to geological sciences, territorial studies, and environmental research. He earned advanced academic qualifications including a Ph.D. in Physical Geography and Geomorphology and a Second-Level Master’s degree in territorial geography. His appointment as Cultore della Materia at the University of Sannio reflects institutional recognition of his scholarly expertise in geomorphology and environmental geology. His publications in international journals indexed by Scopus and Web of Science further demonstrate his scientific impact in geoheritage, cartography, and sustainable territorial development.
Research Focus
Michele Sisto’s research focuses on geomorphology, physical geography, geoheritage, cartography, environmental analysis, and sustainable territorial development. His studies examine the evolution of landscapes in Southern Italy, particularly the Irpinian and Campanian regions, integrating geological interpretation with cultural and historical dimensions. He has explored climate trends, coastal landforms, geomythology, inland tourism, and geoenvironmental risks. His interdisciplinary approach combines Earth sciences with territorial identity, rural sustainability, and heritage valorization, contributing to innovative perspectives on environmental management and regional development in Mediterranean landscapes.
Publication Top Noted
Career in Geology: An Educational Project in Geosciences for the Enhancement of Student Learning in STEM Disciplines
Year: 2023
Citations: 4
Authors: Michele Sisto
The Valorisation of an Ancient Traditional Practice for the Promotion of Rural and Sustainable Tourism: The ‘Tracing of the Straight Furrow’ in Central and Southern Italy
Year: 2023
Citations: 6
Authors: Michele Sisto
Coastal Landforms in the Southern Latium (Italy) Able to Inspire Myths and Legends
Year: 2026
Citations: 1
Authors: Michele Sisto
Temperature Trends in the Campania Region (Southern Italy) Deduced from Some Bioclimatic Indices
Year: 2026
Citations: 1
Authors: Michele Sisto
Science in the Service of Politics. The Cartographic Representation of a Local Territorial Context of the Kingdom of Naples in the Early Nineteenth Century
Year: 2024
Citations: 1
Authors: Michele Sisto