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Innovative Research Award

Alberto Donini — Università di Bologna, Italy

Alberto Donini
Affiliation Università di Bologna
Country Italy
Scopus ID 57194041679
Documents 5
Citations 27
h-index 3
Subject Area Data Science and Analytics
Event International Soil Scientist Awards
ORCID 0009-0005-4142-3645

Alberto Donini is a researcher affiliated with the Università di Bologna, Italy, whose work falls within data science and analytics[1]. He is presented here in connection with the Innovative Research Award, organised under the International Soil Scientist Awards [5].

Abstract

This article summarises the research profile of Alberto Donini of the Università di Bologna in the context of the Innovative Research Award. His output addresses geophysical, geological and cosmological modelling, together with an erosion-based dating approach applied to a Roman monument. Records show five documents and 27 citations [1]. Recent works were deposited openly on Zenodo in September and October 2026 [2].

Keywords

Data science, analytics, Relative Erosion Method, Hollow Earth Shell, Hollow-Planet Model, primordial black holes, glaciations, seismological simulation, Arch of Augustus.

Introduction

Recognition programmes for researchers increasingly consider openly shared, computationally oriented work alongside traditional journal output. Donini is identified by Scopus Author ID 57194041679 [1] and holds an ORCID record [3]. His recent contributions explore quantitative and simulation-based approaches to questions in Earth science, archaeology and cosmology.

Research Profile

Donini is affiliated with the Università di Bologna, Italy, with a subject classification of Data Science and Analytics. Bibliometric indicators currently show five documents, 27 citations and an h-index of 3 [1]. His profile is distinguished by interdisciplinary breadth, linking measurement, modelling and interpretation across several fields.

Research Contributions

His contributions can be grouped into three areas:

  • Erosion-based analysis: the Relative Erosion Method (REM) applied to the Arch of Augustus in Rimini, presented in Italian and English versions [2].
  • Earth modelling: a simulation of seismological results assuming a Hollow Earth Shell (HES) [2].
  • Cosmological and palaeoclimatic modelling: a preliminary Hollow-Planet Model (HPM) with primordial black holes, and a study of ancient civilizations, endogenous catastrophes and glaciations under the HFTPW model [2].

These models are exploratory and unconventional; their evaluation rests on continued scholarly discussion and independent testing.

Publications

  1. Ancient Civilizations, Endogenous Catastrophes, Glaciations and the HFTPW Model. Zenodo, 28 October 2026. DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.23740510.
  2. “Relative Erosion Method” (“REM”) applied to the Arch of Augustus in Rimini. Zenodo, 22 October 2026. DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.23568559.
  3. “Metodo Dell’Erosione Relativa” (“REM”) applicato all’Arco d’Augusto di Rimini. Zenodo, 17 October 2026. DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.23438971.
  4. Preliminary Cosmological Hollow-Planet Model (HPM) and Primordial Black Holes (PBHs). Zenodo, 23 September 2026. DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.22913819.
  5. Simulation of Seismological Results Assuming a Hollow Earth Shell (HES). Zenodo, 23 September 2026. DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.22913769.

Research Impact

The 27 recorded citations and h-index of 3 indicate early but measurable engagement with his work [1]. Open deposition on Zenodo with persistent DOIs makes the material accessible for scrutiny, reuse and citation [4]. The bilingual presentation of the REM study also widens its readership across Italian and international audiences.

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award is intended to recognise original approaches [5]. Donini’s candidacy rests on the following considerations:

  • Originality in proposing new modelling frameworks and an erosion-based method for monument analysis.
  • Interdisciplinary reach across geophysics, archaeology, climatology and cosmology.
  • Sustained recent activity, with five openly accessible works within roughly six weeks.
  • Transparent dissemination through DOI-registered repositories [4].

Conclusion

Alberto Donini’s recent output reflects an exploratory, model-driven approach spanning several disciplines. With a documented Scopus record and openly archived publications, his work offers material for further evaluation by the research community. His nomination for the Innovative Research Award acknowledges this originality and productivity [1][5].

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Alberto Donini, Author ID 57194041679. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57194041679
  2. Donini, A. (2026). “Relative Erosion Method” (“REM”) applied to the Arch of Augustus in Rimini. Zenodo.
    https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.23568559
  3. ORCID. (n.d.). Alberto Donini (ORCID iD 0009-0005-4142-3645). ORCID.
    https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4142-3645
  4. Donini, A. (2026). Ancient Civilizations, Endogenous Catastrophes, Glaciations and the HFTPW Model. Zenodo.
    https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.23740510
  5. International Soil Scientist Awards. (n.d.). Official awards website.
    https://soilscientists.org/
Alberto Donini | Data Science and Analytics | Innovative Research Award

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