Venezuela

Project Details

  • UNICAM Projects Supervisor:             

           Prof. Miller Zambrano - School of Science and Technology (email: miller.zambrano@unicam.it) for USB

           Prof. Miller Zambrano - School of Science and Technology (email: miller.zambrano@unicam.it) for UCV

  • Partners Projects Supervisors:

           Prof. Jose Baena - (email: dep-gc@usb.ve) for USB

           Prof. Katya Cecilia Reategui - (email: katyareategui@gmail.com) for UCV

  • UNICAM Academic Coordinator: 

           Prof. Emanuele Tondi - Rector's Delegate for Internationalization (email: emanuele.tondi@unicam.it)

           Prof. Luciano Barboni - Rector's Delegate for Extra-EU Countries Programs (email: luciano.barboni@unicam.it)

  • UNICAM Administrative Coordinator:

           Dr. Sara Rossini - IRO (email: sara.rossini@unicam.it)

 

Totale Grant Awarded: € 35.385,00 

 

Introduction

The partnership with Simon Bolivar University (USB) and Central University of Venezuela (UCV), currently spans Geosciences, including Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry. Due to the country's diverse geological features and rich natural resources, geology in Venezuela is indeed a vital field of study and research. The KA171/22 paved the way for new levels of cooperation and promised to enhance research and educational connections. Our goal is to strengthen and consolidate this cooperation, extending it into broader Engineering and Science sectors, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches in agreement with the strategies of internalization and research of UNICAM, USB and UCV. This collaboration, rooted in our existing ties, ensures mutual benefits and the growth of our cooperation. It enables students and researchers to engage in multidisciplinary projects, blending skills, infrastructure, and insights from both countries.
 

Incoming Student Mobility – Erasmus+ Blended Summer School "Near-Surface Geophysics on Mud Volcanoes"

Physical mobility: 26 August – 4 September 2026 | University of Camerino, Italy

14 students from Universidad Simón Bolívar (USB) and Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV), Venezuela

The University of Camerino welcomed 14 students from its Venezuelan partner universities, Universidad Simón Bolívar (USB) and Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV), for an Erasmus+ KA171 Blended Summer School focused on near-surface geophysics and its applications to geological investigations.

The programme combined virtual activities before and after the physical mobility with lectures, practical training and fieldwork at UNICAM. During their stay, students gained hands-on experience with geophysical instruments and methodologies, including seismic, electrical and gravimetric surveys, particularly at the mud volcanoes of Monteleone di Fermo, followed by data processing and interpretation sessions.

As part of the programme, students also participated in the Italy–Venezuela Workshop on Seismic Hazard and Resilience: From Active Tectonics to Seismic Microzonation, held at UNICAM from 26 to 28 August 2026. The workshop brought together Italian and Venezuelan academics and experts to discuss seismic hazard, local seismic response, risk mitigation and community resilience, combining scientific presentations with practical sessions.

The Summer School also included geological field excursions and opportunities for cultural exchange, allowing students to explore the Marche region and experience the local environment.

For the participating students, the Summer School represented a valuable opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in real field conditions, gain practical experience with advanced geophysical equipment and develop new technical skills. Beyond the scientific training, the experience also encouraged teamwork, intercultural exchange and personal growth, making the mobility particularly meaningful for their academic and professional development.

Discover the students' experiences through their mobility reports and pictures: