Domenico Capolongo is an Associate Professor of Physical Geography and Geomorphology at University of Bari (Italy). His research interests are in the field of geomorphology and environmental sciences. He studied the spatial and temporal distribution of erosion processes at different spatial and temporal scales in high rate evolving landscapes. He aims to develop a better quantitative understanding of physical processes operating on the Earth surface. He uses a combination of theoretical, numerical and experimental approaches to understand natural systems, integrating observations and field data (both of active processes and recorded in the geologic record) with theoretical and model results. He uses GIS, remote sensing, and computer simulation as a principal tool for qualitative and quantitative insight into this complex systems and as a virtual laboratory to explore theory by simulation.