Maurizio's Publications

Journal papers ("refereed")

  1. M. Brocchini, M. Drago & L. Iovenitti (1994). "The modelling of short waves in the shallow waters and in the surf zone." Il Nuovo Cimento, Vol. 17 (C4), pp. 549-564.

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  2. M. Brocchini, M.G. Wurtele, G. Umgiesser & S. Zecchetto (1995). "Calculation of a Mass-Consistent Two-Dimensional Wind Field with Divergence Control." J. Appl. Meteorology, Vol. 34(11), pp. 2543-2555.

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  3. M. Brocchini & D.H. Peregrine (1996). "Integral flow properties of the swash zone and averaging." J. Fluid Mech., Vol. 317, pp. 241-273.

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  4. S. Zecchetto, G. Umgiesser & M. Brocchini (1997a) "Hindcast of a storm surge induced by local real wind fields in the Venice Lagoon." Cont. Shelf Res., Vol. 17 (12), pp. 1513-1538.

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  5. M. Brocchini (1997b). "Eulerian and Lagrangian aspects of the longshore drift in the surf and swash zones." J. Geophys. Res. - Oceans, Vol. 102 (C10), pp. 23155-23169.

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  6. M. Brocchini (1998). "The run-up of weakly-two-dimensional solitary waves." Nonlinear Processes in Geophysics, Vol. 5, pp. 27-38.

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  7. M. Brocchini & R. Gentile (2001a). "Modelling the run-up of significant wave groups." Cont. Shelf Res., Vol. 21(15), pp. 1533-1550.

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  8. G. Bellotti & M. Brocchini (2001b). "On the shoreline boundary conditions for Boussinesq-type models" Int. J. Num. Meth. in Fluids, Vol..37(4), pp. 479-500.

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  9. M. Brocchini, R. Bernetti, A. Mancinelli & G. Albertini (2001c). "An efficient solver for nearshore flows based on the WAF method." Coast. Engng., Vol. 43 (2), pp. 105-129.

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  10. M. Brocchini & D.H. Peregrine (2001d). "The dynamics of strong turbulence at free surfaces. Part 1. Description." J. Fluid Mech., Vol. 449, pp. 225-254.

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  11. M. Brocchini & D.H. Peregrine (2001e). "The dynamics of strong turbulence at free surfaces. Part 2. Free-surface boundary conditions." J. Fluid Mech., Vol. 449, pp. 255-290.

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  12. G. Bellotti & M. Brocchini (2002a). "On using Boussinesq-type equations near the shoreline: a note of caution." Ocean Engng.,Vol. 29 (12), pp. 1569-1575.

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  13. M. Brocchini & G. Bellotti (2002b). "Integral flow properties of the swash zone and averaging. Part 2. The shoreline boundary conditions for wave-averaged models." J. Fluid Mech., Vol. 458, pp. 269-281.

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  14. M. Brocchini (2002c). "Free surface boundary conditions at a bubbly/weakly-splashing air-water interface". Phys. Fluids, Vol. 14 (6), pp. 1834-1840.

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  15. P. Blondeaux, M. Brocchini & G. Vittori (2002d). "Sea waves and mass transport on a sloping beach." Proc. Roy. Soc. London A, Vol. 458 , pp. 2053-2082.

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  16. R. Archetti & M. Brocchini (2002e). "An integral swash zone model with friction: an experimental and numerical investigation." Coast. Eng., Vol. 45 (2), pp. 89-110.

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  17. M. Brocchini, I.A. Svendsen, R.S. Prasad & G. Bellotti (2002f). "A comparison of two different types of shoreline boundary conditions." Comp. Meth. in Appl. Mech. and Engng., Vol. 191 (39-40), pp. 4575-4596.

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  18. H. Bredmose, M. Brocchini, D.H. Peregrine & L. Thais (2003a). "Experimental investigation and numerical modelling of steep forced water waves." J. Fluid Mech., Vol. 490, pp. 217-249.

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  19. G. Bellotti, R. Archetti & M. Brocchini (2003b). "Experimental validation and characterization of mean swash zone boundary conditions." J. Geophys. Res.-Oceans, Vol. 108 (C8), 3250, doi:10.1029/2002JC001510.

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  20. G. Besio, P. Blondeaux, M. Brocchini & G. Vittori (2003c). "Migrating sand waves." Ocean Dyn., Vol. 53, pp. 232-238.

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  21. G. Besio, P. Blondeaux,, M. Brocchini & G. Vittori (2004a). "On the modeling of sand wave migration." J. Geophys. Res.-Oceans, Vol. 109 (C4), C04018, doi:10.1029/2002JC001622.

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  22. L. Soldini, A. Piattella, M. Brocchini, A. Mancinelli & R. Bernetti (2004b). "Macrovortices-induced horizontal mixing in compound channels." Ocean Dyn., Vol. 54 (3/4), pp. 333-339.

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  23. M. Brocchini, A. Kennedy, L. Soldini & A. Mancinelli (2004c). "Topographically-controlled, breaking wave-induced macrovortices. Part 1. Widely separated breakwaters." J. Fluid Mech., Vol. 507, pp. 289-307.

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  24. R. Briganti, R.E. Musumeci, G. Bellotti,  M. Brocchini & E. Foti (2004d). "Boussinesq modelling of breaking waves: description of turbulence". J Geophys. Res. - Oceans, Vol. 109 (C7), 7015, doi:10.1029/2003JC002065.

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  25. M. Brocchini & M. Colombini (2004e). "A note on the decay of vorticity in shallow flows." Phys. Fluids, Vol. 16(7), pp. 2469-2475.

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  26. G. Bellotti & M. Brocchini (2005a). "Swash zone boundary conditions for long wave models". Coastal Engng. - Special Issue on DELOS, Vol. 52(10-11), pp. 971-976.

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  27. M. Brocchini (2006a). "Integral swash zone models." Cont. Shelf Res. - Special Issue on Swash Zone Processes, Vol. 26(5), pp. 653-660.

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  28. A. Kennedy, M. Brocchini, L. Soldini & E. Gutierrez (2006b). "Topographically-controlled, breaking wave-induced macrovortices. Part 2.  Changing geometries." J. Fluid Mech., Vol. 559, pp. 57-80.

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  29. A. Piattella, M. Brocchini & A. Mancinelli (2006c). "Topographically-controlled, breaking wave-induced macrovortices. Part 3.  The mixing features." J. Fluid Mech., Vol. 559, pp. 81-106.

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  30. S.K. Misra, M. Thomas, C. Kambhamettu, J.T. Kirby, F. Veron & M. Brocchini (2006d). "Estimation of complex air-water interfaces from PIV images." Expts. in Fluids, Vol. 40(5), 764-775, doi:10.1029/s00348-006-0113-1.

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  31. M.E. Negretti, G. Vignoli, M. Tubino & M. Brocchini (2006e). "On shallow-water wakes: an analytical study." J. Fluid Mech., Vol. 567, pp. 457-475.

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  32. C. Lugni, M. Brocchini & O.M. Faltinsen (2006f). "Wave impact loads: the role of the Flip-Through." Phys. Fluids, Vol. 18(12), 122101, 17pp.

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  33. E. Terrile, R. Briganti, M. Brocchini & J.T. Kirby (2006g). "Topographically-induced enstrophy production/dissipation in coastal models." Phys. Fluids, Vol. 18(12), 126603, 25pp.

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  34. M. Antuono, M. Brocchini & G. Grosso. (2007a). "Integral properties of the swash zone and averaging. Part 3. Shoreline boundary conditions: the longshore flow." J. Fluid Mech., Vol. 573, 399-415.

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  35. M. Antuono & M. Brocchini. (2007b). "The Boundary Value Problem for the Nonlinear Shallow Water Equations" Stud. Appl. Maths., Vol. 119(1), 73-93.

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  36. E. Terrile & M. Brocchini. (2007c). "A dissipative point-vortex model for nearshore circulation." J. Fluid Mech., Vol. 589, 454-477.

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  37. M. Brocchini & N. Dodd (2008a). "Nonlinear shallow water equation modeling for coastal engineering" WW-A.S.C.E., Vol. 134(2), 104-120.

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  38. S.K. Misra, J.T. Kirby, M. Brocchini, F. Veron, M. Thomas & C. Kambhamettu (2008b). "The mean and turbulent flow structure of a weak hydraulic jump" Phys. Fluids, Vol. 20(3), 035106, 21pp.

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  39. E. Terrile, M. Brocchini, K.H. Christensen & J.T. Kirby (2008c). "Dispersive effects on wave-current interaction and vorticity transport in nearshore flows: a GLM approach" Phys. Fluids, Vol. 20(3), 036602, 8pp.

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  40. N. Dodd, A. Stoker, R. Garnier, G. Vittori, F. Santos, M. Brocchini,   L. Soldini & M. Losada (2008d). "Use of numerical models to study land-based sedimentation and subsequent nearshore morphological evolution". Coastal Engng. - Special Issue on HUMOR, Vol. 55(7-8), 601-621.

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  41. G. Besio, P. Blondeaux, M. Brocchini, S.J.M.H. Hulscher, D. Idier, M.A.F. Knaapen, A.A. Nemeth, P.C. Roos & G. Vittori(2008e). "The morphodynamics of tidal sand waves: a model overview". Coastal Engng. - Special Issue on HUMOR Vol. 55(7-8), 657-670.

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  42. M. Brocchini & T. Baldock (2008f). "Recent advances in modeling swash zone dynamics: influence of surf-swash interaction on nearshore hydrodynamics and morphodynamics." Rev. Geophys. Vol. 46(3), RG3003, doi:10.1029/2006RG000215.

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  43. M. Antuono & M. Brocchini (2008g). "Maximum run-up, breaking conditions and dynamical forces in the swash zone: a Boundary Value approach." Coast. Engng. Vol. 55(9), 732-740.

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  44. D.C. Conley, S. Falchetti, I.P. Lohmann & M. Brocchini (2008h). "The effects of flow stratification by non-cohesive sediment on transport in high-energy wave-driven flows". J. Fluid Mech. Vol. 610, 43-67.

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  45. M. Antuono, V. Liapidevskii & M. Brocchini (2009a). "Dispersive Nonlinear Shallow Water Equations." Stud. Appl. Maths. Vol. 122(1), 1-28.

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  46. L. Soldini, C. Lorenzoni, M. Brocchini, A. Mancinelli & L. Cappietti (2009b). "Modeling of the wave setup inshore of an array of submerged breakwaters." J.W.P.C.O.E.-ASCE Vol. 135(2), 38-51.

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  47. M. Antuono, A.J. Hogg & M. Brocchini (2009c). "The early stages of shallow flows in an inclined flume." J. Fluid Mech. Vol. 633, 285-309.

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  48. M. Antuono & M. Brocchini (2010a). "Analysis of the Nonlinear Shallow Water Equations over non-planar topography." Stud. Appl. Maths Vol. 124(1), 85-103.

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  49. M. Antuono & M. Brocchini (2010b). "Solving the Nonlinear Shallow Water Equations in physical space." J. Fluid Mech.,Vol. 643, 207-232.

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  50. A. Stocchino & M. Brocchini (2010c). "Horizontal mixing of quasi-uniform, straight, compound channel flows" J. Fluid Mech.Vol. 643, 425-435.

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  51. S. Falchetti, D.C. Conley, M. Brocchini, & S. Elgar (2010d). "Nearshore bar migration and sediment-induced buoyancy effects" Cont. Shelf Res. Vol. 30(2), 226-238.

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  52. C. Lorenzoni, L. Soldini, M. Brocchini, A. Mancinelli, M. Postacchini, E. Seta & S. Corvaro (2010e). "Working of defence coastal structures dissipating by macro-roughness." J.W.P.C.O.E.-ASCE Vol. 136(2), 79-90.

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  53. A. Colagrossi, G. Colicchio, C. Lugni & M. Brocchini (2010f). "A study of violent sloshing wave impacts using an improved SPH method." J. Hydr. Res. Vol. 48(Extra Issue), 94-104.

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  54. G. Grosso, M. Antuono & M. Brocchini (2010g). "Dispersive Nonlinear Shallow Water Equations: some numerical results." J. Engng Maths Vol. 67(1-2), 71-84.

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  55. C. Lugni, M. Miozzi, M. Brocchini & O.M. Faltinsen (2010h). "Evolution of the air-cavity during a depressurized Wave Impact. Part I: the kinematic flow field." Phys. Fluids, Vol. 22, 056101, doi:10.1063/1.3407664, 17 pp.

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  56. C. Lugni, M. Brocchini & O.M. Faltinsen (2010i). "Evolution of the air-cavity during a depressurized Wave Impact. Part II: the dynamic field." Phys. Fluids, Vol. 22, 056102, doi:10.1063/1.3409491, 13 pp.

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  57. S. Corvaro, A. Mancinelli, M. Brocchini, E. Seta & C. Lorenzoni (2010j). "On the wave damping due to a permeable seabed" Coast. Engng, Vol. 57(11-12), 1029-1041.

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  58. A. Stocchino, G. Besio, S. Angiolani & M. Brocchini (2011a). "Lagrangian mixing in straight compound channels" J. Fluid Mech., Vol. 675, 168-198.

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  59. M. Postacchini, M. Brocchini, S. Corvaro, C. Lorenzoni & A. Mancinelli (2011b). "Comparative analysis of the sea wave dissipation induced by three flow mechanisms." J. Hydr. Res. - IAHR, Vol. 49(4), 554-561.

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  60. M. Antuono & M. Brocchini (2011c). Swash zone dynamics due to impulsive waves. J.W.P.C.O.E.-ASCE, Vol. 137(4), 192-203.

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  61. D. Vicinanza, T.E. Baldock, P. Contestabile, J. Alsina, I. Caceres, M. Brocchini, D. Conley, T.L. Andersen, P. Frigaard, & P. Ciavola (2011d). "Swash zone response under various wave conditions." J. Hydr. Res. - IAHR, Vol. 49(S1), 55-63.

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  62. S. Lenci, M. Brocchini, & C. Lorenzoni (2012a). "Experimental rotations of a pendulum on water waves." J. Comp. Nonlin. Dyn., Vol.7(1), 011007, doi:10.1115/1.4004547, 9 pp.

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  63. M. Antuono, L. Soldini & M. Brocchini (2012b). "On the role of the Chezy frictional term near the shoreline." Theor. Comp. Fluid Dyn., Vol. 26(1-4), 105-116.

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  64. M. Postacchini, M. Brocchini, M. Landon & A. Mancinelli (2012c). "A multi-purpose, intra-wave, shallow water hydro-morphodynamic solver" Adv. Water Res., Vol. 38, 13-26.

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  65. J.M. Alsina, I. Caceres, M. Brocchini & T. Baldock (2012d) "An experimental study on sediment transport and bed evolution under different swash zone morphological conditions." Coast. Engng, Vol. 68, 31-43.

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  66. M. Mattioli, J.M. Alsina, A. Mancinelli, M. Miozzi & M. Brocchini (2012e). "Experimental investigation of the nearbed dynamics around a submarine pipeline laying on different types of seabed: the interaction between turbulent structures and particles." Adv. Water Res., Vol. 48, 31-46.

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  67. G. Besio, A. Stocchino, S. Angiolani & M. Brocchini (2012f). "Transversal and longitudinal mixing in compound channels" Water Resour. Res., Vol.48, W12517, doi:10.1029/2012WR012316, 15 pp.

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  68. L. Soldini, M. Antuono & M. Brocchini (2013a). "Numerical Modeling of the Influence of the Beach Profile on Wave Run-Up." J.W.P.C.O.E.-ASCE, Vol. 139(1), 61-71.

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  69. M. Mattioli, A. Mancinelli & M. Brocchini (2013b). "Experimental investigation of the wave-induced flow around a surface-touching cylinder." J. Fluids Struct., Vol. 37, 62-87.

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  70. M. Antuono & M. Brocchini. (2013c). "Beyond Boussinesq-type equations: Semi-Integrated models for coastal dynamics" Phys. Fluids, Vol. 25, 016603, doi: 10.1063/1.4774343, 21 pp.

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  71. S. Corvaro & M. Brocchini (2013d). "A novel two-fluid model for the identification of possible multiple solutions in slightly inclined pipelines." Int. J. Nonlin. Sci. Num. Simul., Vol. 14(1), 45-59.

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  72. P. Belardinelli, M. Brocchini, L. DeMeio & S. Lenci (2013e). "Dynamical characteristics of an electrically actuated microbeam under the effects of squeeze-film and thermoelastic damping" Int. J. Engng Sci., Vol. 69, 16-32.

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  73. M. Brocchini (2013f). "A reasoned overview on Boussinesq-type models: the interplay between physics, mathematics and numerics" Proc. Royal Soc. A, Vol. 469, 20130496, doi:10.1098/rspa.2013.0496.

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  74. M. Brocchini (2013g). "Bore-generated macrovortices on erodible beds." J. Fluid Mech., Vol. 734, 486-508.

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  75. M. Postacchini & M. Brocchini (2014a). "A wave-by-wave analysis for the evaluation of the breaking-wave celerity" Appl. Ocean Res., Vol. 46, 15-27.

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  76. P. Belardinelli, S. Lenci & M. Brocchini, (2014b). "Modeling and analysis of an electrically actuated microbeam based on non-classical beam theory" J. Comput. Nonlin. Dyn., Vol. 9(3), 031016, doi:10.1115/1.4026223.

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  77. M. Postacchini, M. Brocchini & L.Soldini (2014c). "Vorticity generation due to cross sea" J. Fluid Mech., Vol. 744, 286-309.

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  78. M. Antuono, A.Bardazzi, C. Lugni & M. Brocchini (2014d). "A shallow-water sloshing model for wave-breaking in rectangular tanks." J. Fluid Mech., Vol. 746, 437-465.

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  79. M. Postacchini, I.K. Othman, M. Brocchini & T.E. Baldock (2014e). "Sediment transport and morphodynamics generated by a dam-break swash uprush: Coupled vs uncoupled modeling" Coast. Engng, Vol. 89, 99-105.

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  80. S. Corvaro, E. Seta, A. Mancinelli & M. Brocchini (2014f). "Flow dynamics on a porous medium" Coast. Engng, Vol. 91, 280-298.

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  81. S.Corvaro, M. Miozzi, M. Postacchini, A. Mancinelli & M. Brocchini (2014g). "Fluid-particle interaction and generation of coherent structures over permeable beds: an experimental analysis" Adv. Water Res., Vol. 72, 97-109.

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  82. M. Brocchini & O.M. Faltinsen (2015a). "Advances in Fluid Mechanics for the Offshore Engineering: a modelling perspective" Phil. Trans. Roy. Soc. A, Vol. 373, 20140115, doi: 10.1098/rsta.2014.0115.

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  83. G. Colicchio, M. Greco, M. Brocchini & O.M. Faltinsen (2015b). "Hydroelastic behavior of a structure exposed to an underwater explosion" Phil. Trans. Roy. Soc. A, Vol. 373, 20140103, doi: 10.1098/rsta.2014.0103.

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  84. G. Colicchio, M. Greco, O.M. Faltinsen & M. Brocchini (2015c). "Gas cavity-body interactions: efficient numerical solution" Comp. Fluids, Vol. 113, 14-19.

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  85. M. Brocchini, J. Calantoni, A.H. Reed, M. Postacchini, C. Lorenzoni, A. Russo, A. Mancinelli, S. Corvaro, G. Moriconi & L. Soldini (2015d). "Summertime conditions of a muddy estuarine environment: the EsCoSed Project contribution" Water Sci. Techn., Vol. 71(10), 1451-1457, doi:10.2166/wst.2015.116.

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  86. M. Postacchini & M. Brocchini (2015e). "Scour depth under pipelines placed on weakly cohesive soils" Appl. Ocean Res., Vol. 52, 73-79.

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  87. M. Miozzi, M. Postacchini, S.Corvaro & M. Brocchini (2015f). "Whole-wavelength description of a wave boundary layer with permeable wall" Exp. in Fluids, Vol. 56(6), 127, 10.1007/s00348-015-1989-4.

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  88. C. Manes & M. Brocchini (2015g). "Local scour around structures and the phenomenology of turbulence" J. Fluid Mech., Vol. 779, 309-324.

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  89. M. Postacchini, L.R. Centurioni, L. Braasch, M. Brocchini & D. Vicinanza (2016a). "Lagrangian observations of waves and currents from the river drifter" IEEE J. Ocean. Engng , Vol. 41(1), 94-104.

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  90. F. Serafino, J. Horstmann, J.C. Nieto Borge, C. Lugni & M. Brocchini (2016b). "Sensors for Coastal Monitoring" Sensors, Vol. 2016, 1720563.

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  91. M. Postacchini, A. Russo, S. Carniel & M. Brocchini (2016c). "Assessing the hydro-morphodynamic response of a protected beach to sea storms: a numerical approach" J. Coastal Res., Vol. 32(3), 590-602.

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  92. C. Lorenzoni, M. Postacchini, M. Brocchini & A. Mancinelli (2016d). "Experimental study of the short-term efficiency of different breakwater configurations on beach protection" J. Ocean Engng Mar. Ener., Vol. 2(2), 195-210.

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  93. R. Briganti, A. Torres-Freyermuth, T.E. Baldock, M. Brocchini, N. Dodd, T.-J. Hsu, Z. Jiang, Y. Kim, J.C. Pintado-Patino & M. Postacchini (2016e). "Advances in numerical modelling of swash zone dynamics." Coast. Engng, Vol. 115, 26-41.

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  94. M. Brocchini & R.H. Riggs (2016f). "60th Anniversary Special Issue on Significant Advances in Coastal Engineering." J.W.P.C.O.E. - ASCE, Vol. 142(6), 02016001.

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  95. L. Soldini, M. Antuono & M. Brocchini (2016g). "Shock trains on a planar beach: quasi-analytical and fully numerical solutions" Natur. Haz., Vol. 84(2), 621-635.

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  96. G. Zitti, C. Ancey, M. Postacchini & M. Brocchini (2016h). "Impulse waves generated by snow avalanches: Momentum and energy transfer to the water body". J. Geophys. Res. - Earth Surf., Vol. 121(6), doi:10.1002/2016JF003891.

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  97. M. Brocchini, J. Calantoni, M. Postacchini, A. Sheremet, T. Staples, J. Smith, A.H. Reed, E.F. Braithwaite, C. Lorenzoni, A. Russo, S. Corvaro, A. Mancinelli & L. Soldini (2017a). "Comparison between the wintertime and summertime dynamics of the Misa River estuary" Mar. Geol., Vol. 385, 27-40.

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  98. A. Pourzangbar, M.A. Losada, A. Saber, L. Rasoul Ahari, P. Larroud , M. Vaezi & M. Brocchini (2017b). "Prediction of non-breaking wave induced scour depth at the trunk section of breakwaters using Genetic Programming and Artificial Neural Networks" Coast. Engng, Vol. 121, 107-118.

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  99. A. Pourzangbar, M. Brocchini, A. Saber, J. Mahjoobi, M. Mirzaaghasi & M. Barzegar (2017c). "Prediction of scour depth at breakwaters due to non-breaking waves using machine learning approaches" Appl.Ocean Res., Vol. 63, 120-128.

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  100. M. Antuono, G. Colicchio, C. Lugni, M. Greco & M. Brocchini, (2017d). "A Depth Semi-Averaged model for coastal dynamics" Phys. Fluids, Vol. 29, 056603, doi: 10.1063/1.4984079, 16 pp.

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  101. G. Bernardini, M. Postacchini, E. Quagliarini, M. Brocchini, C. Cianca & M. D'Orazio (2017e). "A preliminary combined simulation tool for the risk assessment of pedestrians flood-induced evacuation." Env. Mod. Softw., Vol. 96, 14-29.

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  102. G. Zitti, C. Ancey, M. Postacchini & M. Brocchini (2017f). "Snow avalanches striking water basins: behaviour of the avalanche s centre of mass and front" Nat. Haz., Vol. 88, 1297-1323.

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  103. Alec Torres-Freyermuth, M. Brocchini, S. Corvaro & Jose Carlos Pintado-Pati o (2017g). "Wave attenuation over porous seabeds: a numerical study." Ocean Mod., Vol. 117, 28-40.

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  104. A. Pierro, E. Tinti, S. Lenci, M. Brocchini, & G. Colicchio (2017h). "Investigation of the dynamic loads on a vertically-oscillating circular cylinder close to the sea bed: the role of viscosity." J. Offsh. Mech. Arctic Engng, Vol. 139(6), 061101, doi: 10.1115/1.4037247, 12pp.

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  105. G. Ludeno, M. Postacchini, A. Natale, M. Brocchini, C. Lugni, F. Soldovieri & F. Serafino (2018a). "Normalized scalar product approach for nearshore bathymetric estimation from X-band radar images: An Assessment Based on Simulated and Measured Data." IEEE J. Oceanic Engng, Vol. 43(1), 221-237.

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  106. B. Tatlock, R. Briganti, R.E. Musumeri & M. Brocchini (2018b). "An assessment of the roller approach for wave breaking in a hybrid finite-volume finite-difference Boussinesq-type model for the surf-zone." Appl. Ocean Res., Vol. 73, 160-178.

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  107. D. De Padova, M. Brocchini, F. Buriani, S. Corvaro, F. De Serio, M. Mossa & S. Sibilla (2018c). "Experimental and numerical investigation of pre-breaking and breaking vorticity within a plunging breaker." Water, Vol. 10, 387, doi:10.3390/w10040387, 17pp.

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  108. L. Melito, M. Postacchini, G. Darvini & M. Brocchini (2018d). "Waves and currents at a river mouth: the role of macrovortices, sub-grid turbulence and seabed friction." Water, Vol. 10, 550, doi:10.3390/w10050550, 29pp.

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  109. S. Corvaro, F. Marini, A. Mancinelli, C. Lorenzoni & M. Brocchini (2018e). "Hydro and Morphodynamics induced by a vertical slender pile under regular and random waves." J.W.P.C.O.E.-ASCE Vol. 144(6), 04018018.

    110.  
  110. A. Lucarelli, C. Lugni, M. Falchi, M. Felli & M. Brocchini (2018f). "Extra strain rates in an unsteady spilling breaking wave." Scient. Rep. - Nature, Vol. 8, 13926, doi:10.1038/s41598-018-32307-3.

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  111. A. Lucarelli, C. Lugni, M. Falchi, M. Felli & M. Brocchini (2019a). "On a layer model for spilling breakers: a preliminary experimental analysis." Eur. J. Mech. B-Fluids, Vol. 73, 24-47.

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  112. M. Postacchini, F. Lalli, F. Memmola, A. Bruschi, D. Bellafiore, I. Lisi, G. Zitti & M. Brocchini (2019b). "A model chain approach for coastal inundation: Application to the bay of Alghero." Est. Coast. Shelf Sci., Vol. 219, 56-70.

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  113. L. Parlagreco, L. Melito, S. Devoti, E. Perugini, L. Soldini, G. Zitti & M. Brocchini (2019c). "Monitoring for Coastal Resilience: Preliminary Data from Five Italian Sandy Beaches." Sensors Vol. 19, 1854, doi:10.3390/s19081854.

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  114. M. Miozzi, S. Corvaro, F.A. Pereira & M. Brocchini (2019d). "Wave-induced morphodynamics and sediment transport around a slender vertical cylinder." Adv. Water Res., Vol. 129, 263-280.

    115.  
  115. E. Perugini, L.Soldini, M.L. Palmsten, J. Calantoni & M. Brocchini (2019e). "Linear depth inversion sensitivity to wave viewing angle using synthetic optical video." Coast. Engng, Vol. 152, Article 103535.

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  116. F. Lalli, M. Postacchini & M. Brocchini (2019f). "Long waves approaching the coast: Green s law generalization." J. Ocean Engng Mar. Ener., Vol. 5, 385-402, doi.org/10.1007/s40722-019-00152-9.

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  117. G. Zitti, M. Brocchini, F. Fattore, A. Brunori & B. Brunori (2020a). "Efficiency of a ductless Archimedes turbine: laboratory experiments and numerical simulations." Renew. Energy, Vol. 146, 867-879.

    118.  
  118. G. Ruffini, R. Briganti, J.M. Alsina, M. Brocchini, N. Dodd & R. McCall (2020b). "Numerical modelling of flow and bed evolution of bi-chromatic wave groups on an intermediate beach using non-hydrostatic XBeach." J.W.P.C.O.E.-ASCE Vol. 146(1), 04019034.

    119.  
  119. G. Bernardini, E. Quagliarini, M. D'Orazio & M. Brocchini (2020c). "Towards the simulation of flood evacuation in urban scenarios: experiments to estimate human motion speed in floodwaters." Safety Sci., Vol. 123, 104563, doi: 10.1016/j.ssci.2019.104563.

    120.  
  120. E. Ranieri, G. Zitti, P. Riolo, N. Isidoro, S. Ruschioni, M. Brocchini & R. Almeida (2020d). "Fluid dynamics in the foregut of xylem-sap feeding insects: a comparative study of two Xylella fastidiosa vectors." J. Insect Phys., Vol. 120, 103995, doi: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2019.103995.

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  121. M. Brocchini, (2020e). "Wave-forced dynamics in the nearshore and river mouths." Earth Surf. Proc. Landf., Vol. 45(1), 75-95, doi: 10.1002/esp.4699.

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  122. L. Melito, M. Postacchini, A. Sheremet, J. Calantoni, G. Zitti, G. Darvini, P. Penna & M. Brocchini (2020f). "Hydrodynamics at a microtidal inlet: analysis of propagation of the main wave components." Est. Coast. Shelf Sci., Vol. 235, 106603, doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2020.106603.

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  123. G. Antolloni, A. Jensen, J. Grue, B.H. Riise & M. Brocchini (2020g). "Wave-induced vortex generation around a slender vertical cylinder." Phys. Fluids, Vol. 32, 042105, 10.1063/1.5141131.

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  124. N. Iravani, P. Badiei & M. Brocchini (2020h). "Novel free surface boundary conditions for spilling breaking waves." Coast Engng, Vol. 159, 103717, 10.1016/j.coastaleng.2020.103717.

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  125. M. Brocchini, (2020i). "An analytical description of the energy balance in turbulent, round, free jets." AIP Advances, Vol. 10, 075218, 10.1063/5.0010592.

    126.  
  126. F. Memmola, A. Coluccelli, A. Russo, J.C. Warner & M. Brocchini (2020j). "Wave-resolving Shoreline Boundary Conditions for wave-averaged coastal models." Ocean Mod., Vol. 153, 101661, 10.1016/j.ocemod.2020.101661.

    127.  
  127. L. Melito, L.Parlagreco, E. Perugini, M. Postacchini, S. Devoti, L.Soldini, G. Zitti, L. Liberti & M. Brocchini (2020k). "Sandbar dynamics in microtidal environments: migration patterns in unprotected and bounded beaches." Coast Engng, Vol. 161, 103768, 10.1016/j.coastaleng.2020.103768.

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  128. G. Antolloni, A. Jensen, J. Grue, B.H. Riise & M. Brocchini (2020l). "Erratum: Wave-induced vortex generation around a slender vertical cylinder." Phys. Fluids, Vol. 32 (10-1), 109902, 10.1063/5.0027156.

    129.  
  129. M. Vaezi, A. Pourzangbar, M. Brocchini, M. Fadavi, S.M. Mousavi & P. Sabbahfar (2021a). "Effects of stiffness and configuration of brace-viscous damper systems on the response mitigation of jacket offshore platforms." Appl. Ocean Res., Vol. 107, 102482, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apor.2020.102482.

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  130. G. Zitti, N. Novelli & M. Brocchini (2021b). "Preliminary results on the dynamics of a pile-moored fish cage with elastic net in current and waves." J. Mar. Sci. Engng, Vol. 9(1), 14, https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9010014.

    131.  
  131. S. Romagnoli, A. Sbrollini, M. Colaneri, I. Marcantoni, M. Morettini, G. Zitti, M. Brocchini, M. Pozzi, & L. Burattini (2021c). "Initial Investigation of Athletes Electrocardiograms Acquired by Wearable Sensors during the Pre-exercise Phase." The Open Biomedical Engineering Journal, Vol. 15, 37-44, https://10.2174/1874120702115010037.

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  132. A. Baldoni, E. Perugini, L. Soldini, J. Calantoni & M. Brocchini (2021d). "Long-term evolution of an inner bar at the mouth of a microtidal river." Est. Coast. Shelf Sci., Vol. 262, 107573, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2021.107573.

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  133. M. Brocchini, F. Marini, M. Postacchini, G. Zitti, M. Falchi & Z. Xie (2022a). "Interaction between breaking-induced vortices and nearbed structures. Part 1: experimental and theoretical investigation". J. Fluid Mech. Vol. 940, A44, doi:10.1017/jfm.2022.260.

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  134. L. Melito, L. Parlagreco, S. Devoti & M. Brocchini (2022b). "Wave- and tide-induced infragravity dynamics at an intermediate-to-dissipative microtidal beach." J. Geophys. Res.-Oceans, Vol. 127, e2021JC017980, https://doi.org/10.1029/2021JC017980.

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  135. L. Melito, F. Lalli, M. Postacchini & M. Brocchini (2022c). "A semi-empirical approach for tsunami inundation: An application to the coasts of South Italy." Geophys. Res. Lett., Vol. 49, e2022GL098422. https://doi.org/10.1029/2022GL098422.

    136.  
  136. A. Baldoni, E. Perugini, P. Penna, L. Parlagreco & M. Brocchini (2022d). "A comprehensive study of the river plume in a microtidal setting." Est. Coast. Shelf Sci., Vol. 275, 107995. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2022.107995.

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  137. A. Pourzangbar & M. Brocchini (2022e). "A new process-based, wave-resolving, 2DH circulation model for the evolution of natural sand bars: The role of nearbed dynamics and suspended sediment transpor." Coast Engng, Vol. 177, 104192. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coastaleng.2022.104192.

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  138. M. Antuono, A. Lucarelli, A. Bardazzi & M. Brocchini (2022f). "A wave-breaking model for the Depth-Semi-Averaged equations ." J. Fluid Mech., Vol. 948, A50. doi:10.1017/jfm.2022.726.

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  139. S. De Finis, C. Lugni, G. Bellotti & M. Brocchini (2022g). "Laboratory and numerical simulations of filling flow." Phys. Fluids, Vol. 34, 097117. doi:10.1063/5.0103140.

    140.  
  140. R. Qayyum, L. Melito, J. Calantoni, M. Brocchini & A. Sheremet (2022h). "Sea level perturbations caused by Bora in the northern Adriatic" Natural Hazards, Vol. 114(3), 3849-3860, 10.1007/s11069-022-05490-w.

    141.  
  141. N. Iravani, P. Badiei & M. Brocchini (2022i). "Improving the performances of a novel RANS model for breaking water waves using a subgrid approach and non-equidistant layers." Water Waves, Vol. 4(3), 447-490, 10.1007/s42286-022-00066-4.

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  142. G. Zitti, N. Novelli & M. Brocchini (2023a). "Dynamics of a pile-moored fish cages in current and waves: a numerical study." Ocean Engng, Vol. 269(1), 113571, 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2022.113571.

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  143. M. Brocchini, F. Marini, M. Falchi, M. Postacchini & G. Zitti (2023b). "Particle dynamics due to interaction between a breaking-induced vortex and a nearbed vortex." Phys. Fluids, Vol. 35, 015161, doi.org/10.1063/5.0130625.

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  144. M. Postacchini, A.J. Manning, J. Calantoni, J.P. Smith & M. Brocchini (2023c). "A storm driven turbidity maximum in a microtidal estuary." Est. Coast. Shelf Sci., Vol. 288, 108350, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2023.108350.

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  145. L. Melito, M. Antuono & M. Brocchini (2023d). "From Boussinesq-type to quasi-3D models: a comparative analysis." J. Hydr. Engng, Vol. 149(8), https://doi.org/10.1061/JHEND8.HYENG-13508.

    146.  
  146. C. Colangeli, A. Baldoni, L. Melito, S. Corvaro & M. Brocchini (2023e). "Harbour hydro-morphodynamics and freshwater discharges: the La Spezia Arsenale case." Water, Vol. 15, 2865, https://doi.org/10.3390/w15162865.

    147.  
  147. G. Vittori, P. Blondeaux, M. Brocchini , L. Melito & M. Postacchini (2023f). "Steady streaming under a surface wave propagating over a rough bottom: a model of the bottom boundary layer." Phys. Fluids, Vol. 35, 113603.

    148.  
  148. A. Baldoni, L. Melito, F. Marini, G. Galassi, P. Giacomin, G. Filomena, N. Barbizzi, C. Lorenzoni & M. Brocchini (2024a) "Modeling coastal inundation for adapting to climate change at local scale: the case of Marche region (central Italy)." Frontiers in Climate, Vol. 6, 1334625.

    149.  
  149. F. Memmola, P. Contestabile, P. Falco & M. Brocchini (2024b). "Test Reference Year for wave energy studies: generation and validation." Renew. Ener., Vol. 224, 120169.

    150.  
  150. F. Marini, M. Postacchini, C. Pizzigalli, M. Badalini, S. Corvaro & M. Brocchini (2024c). "On the onset of pipeline scouring: reconciling waves and currents forcing." Coast. Engng, Vol. 190, 104507.

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  151. G. Zitti & M. Brocchini (2024d). "The role of size and inertia on the hydrodynamics of a self-reacting heave single point absorber wave energy converter." Renew. Ener., Vol. 229, 120686.

    152.  
  152. C. Colangeli, G. Leftherios, A. Dimas & M. Brocchini (2024e). "Ship-forced sediment transport: a new model for the propeller jet flow." Water, Vol. 16(12), 1647, https://doi.org/10.3390/w16121647.

    153.  
  153. S. Zheng, D.M. Greaves, A.G.L. Borthwick, M.H. Meylan, J. Zang, M. Brocchini & H. Liang (2024f). "Recent advances in marine hydrodynamics." Phys. Fluids, Vol. 36(7), 070402. doi:10.1063/5.0214089.

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  154. M. Postacchini, G. Zitti, E. Perugini, R. Rossetti & M. Brocchini (2025a). "Application of hydrokinetic turbines in microtidal rivers: the Misa River test site." Ren. Ener., Vol. 244, 122634. doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2025.122634.

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  155. A. Baldoni, C. Lorenzoni, A.M. Penko, M. Postacchini, L. Melito, D. Scaradozzi & M. Brocchini (2025b). "Munitions mobility and burial in a microtidal estuary." Est. Coast. Shelf Sci., Vol. 320, 109297. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2025.109297.

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  156. S.M. Mousavi, G. Zitti & M. Brocchini (2025c) "In-vitro modeling of flow dynamics in the left and right coronary arteries during rest and exercise conditions." Exp. Fluids, Vol. 66, 109. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00348-025-04036-7.

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  157. S.M. Mousavi, G. Zitti, M. Pozzi & M. Brocchini (2025d) "In-vitro investigation of coronary artery fluid dynamics in normal and anomalous models under rest and exercise conditions." Phys. Fluids, Vol. 37, 081930. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0282285.

    158.  
  158. A. Baldoni, F. Marini, G. Filomena, S. Parlani & M. Brocchini (2025e) "Climate change-driven coastal flooding in the Mid Adriatic Sea and adaptation of coastal defense structures." Est. Coast. Shelf Sci., Vol. 326, 109535. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2025.109535

    159.  
  159. A.N. Tassetti, G. Simone, G. Avanzato, E.S. Malinverni, F. Memmola, M. Brocchini & P. Penna (2025f) "Integrated geomatics for seamless coastal mapping: a vulnerable coastline in the central Adriatic Sea." Geom. Nat. Haz. Risk, Vol. 16(1), 2584699. https://doi.org/10.1080/19475705.2025.2584699

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  160. M. Antuono, A. Lucarelli, G. Colicchio & M. Brocchini (2026a) "The Depth-Semi-Averaged model: benchmarking and applications to 2D and 3D problems." Coast. Engng, Vol. 204, 104893. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coastaleng.2025.104893

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  161. M. Brocchini, F. Marini & A. Baldoni (2026b) "Wave-current interactions within microtidal systems." Coast. Engng, Vol. 205, 104932. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coastaleng.2025.104932

    162.  
  162. G. Dolcetti, M. Brocchini & A. Siviglia (2026c) "On the biases of empirical riverine gas transfer velocity models at high submergence." Geophys. Res. Lett., (under peer review).

    163.  
  163. S. Shah, G. Zitti, L. Melito & M. Brocchini (2026d) "On the impact of sediment plumes generated by offshore platforms removal operations in the Adriatic Sea." Coast. Engng (under peer review).

    164.  
  164. S.M. Mousavi, G. Zitti, M. Pozzi & M. Brocchini (2026e) "The role of vascular resistance on coronary perfusion: differences between healthy and anomalous coronary origin under rest and exercise conditions." Phys. Fluids, (under peer review).

    165.  
  165. E. Perugini, G. Darvini, E. Tubaldi, M. D'Angelo, F. Scozzese, M.A. Zanini, A. Dall'Asta, M. Brocchini & F. Ballio (2026f) "Standardising Post-Flood Structural Surveys of Bridges: the Case of the Marche Flood." Scient. Data, (under peer review).

    166.  
  166. S. Zhang, P. Nielsen, S. Li, Y. Jia, M. Brocchini, Z. Zhao, Y. Zhang, Y.-G. Wang, L. Qiao, G. Li & X. Zhang (2026g) "In-situ monitoring reveals three-stage erosion thresholds and logarithmic erosion rate law of silty seabed under storm waves." Comm. Earth Env. (under peer review).

    167.  
  167. M.S. Parlak, M. Postacchini & M. Brocchini (2026f) "LIMASSI, Lightweight IMage ASSImilation for Remote Sensing Tools: Waves and Bathymetry." Coast. Engng, (under peer review).

    168.  
  168. S. Shah, L.Melito, S. Mutlu & M. Brocchini (2026g) "On the residence time and flow mixing of Gemlik Bay, Marmara Sea." Cont. Shelf Res., (under peer review).