Carolina Giorgetti

EMRP Earth Magnetism & Rock Physics

The 2025 Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award is awarded to Carolina Giorgetti for innovative experiments, meticulous data analysis and the ability to link rock deformation experiments with field structural geology and the physics of earthquakes.

Carolina Giorgetti is receiving this award for her innovative experiments, meticulous data analysis and the ability to link rock deformation experiments with field structural geology and the physics of earthquakes.

Using the field observation that numerous active faults are not optimally oriented within the stress field, Giorgetti reproduced the same boundary conditions in the lab and found that the earthquake preparatory phase of not optimally oriented structures is much more complicated than what is observed in traditional experiments. These findings are shedding new light on the physics of laboratory earthquakes and might help explaining why foreshocks are not ubiquitous along natural faults.

One of Giorgetti's most notable achievements was the conception, development, and calibration of a groundbreaking biaxial prototype apparatus at EPFL and the unique contribution in the development of other two prototypes in Roma. Her exceptional scientific acumen and tenacity were evident in her ability to overcome challenges and ensure the operational success of the prototypes.
Her personal attributes are equally remarkable. She embodies the qualities of an active, independent, and productive researcher, while maintaining a positive and collaborative attitude that fosters a conducive research environment. She has been proactively engaged for the Earth Magnetism and Rock Physics Division over the past years, running several successful sessions and acting as Early Career Scientist representative with great committment and new initiatives.