Studies earthquakes triggered by human activities (e.g., mining, fluid injection) and their effects on structures. Research includes hazard assessment, vulnerability analysis, and retrofitting guidelines for induced seismic events. The research unit is actively shaping the future development of the geothermal power plants in southern Europe and participating in the Forschungsbeirat of the Geothermal Allianz Bayern (GAB). This is crucial as the Upper Austrian Molasse Basin is the eastern extension of the German basin, offering similar geothermal potential.While Bavaria leads, Austria also explores this shared geological feature, with strong regional collaborations.  

Related Publications:  

• Cebulj, S., Taddei, F., & Müller, G. (2025). Predicting and validating building response to induced seismicity from geothermal operations. In 10th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (COMPDYN 2025).
• Taddei, F., Keil, S., Khansefid, A., Kumawat, A., Schneider, F., Wassermann, J., & Müller, G. (2024). Development and use of semi-empirical spectral ground motion models for GPP-induced micro-earthquakes in southern Germany. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 22(11), 5403–5450.
• Taddei, F., Kumawat, A., & Kao, W.-T. (2024). Impact of geothermal micro-seismic events on the serviceability and comfort of urban structures. Research Square. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-4207771/v1