LISBON, Portugal – Giovanni Di Lollo, a researcher at CERIS, has been honored with the first prize of the Gerhard Jirka Award for Young Researchers for his outstanding presentation on “TKE budget equation terms of a gravity current approaching a vertical obstacle.” The presentation, which captivated the audience with its depth and innovation, was delivered at the 8th Europe Congress, held at the National Laboratory for Civil Engineering (LNEC) in Lisbon from June 4th to June 7th, 2024.
Di Lollo’s award-winning work, supervised by Claudia Adduce from Roma Tre University, and Rui M.L. Ferreira and Ana M. Ricardo from CERIS, delves into the intricate dynamics of turbulent kinetic energy (TKE) in the context of gravity currents interacting with vertical obstacles. His research stands out for its comprehensive analysis and potential applications in environmental and engineering fields.
The Gerhard Jirka Award for Young Researchers is a prestigious accolade that recognizes the best paper and presentation by a young professional at the biennial International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR) Europe Division Congress. The award highlights the quality, originality, and relevance of the research presented.
The 8th IAHR Europe Congress brought together leading experts and young professionals to discuss and exchange knowledge on a wide range of topics related to hydro-environment engineering. Di Lollo’s achievement underscores the significant contributions of emerging researchers in advancing the understanding of complex hydrodynamic phenomena.
For more information on the congress and the award, visit the IAHR website.
