I graduated in Physics from the University of Pisa, with a theoretical thesis on Monte Carlo simulations of lattice quantum chromodynamics.
I work at ENEA since 1993, after a short experience as physical oceanographer, focused on the determination of project parameters about offshore and coastal facilities and the setup of a sea state forecasting system for offshore operations.
My main activity in ENEA concerns the study of the micrometeorology of the atmospheric boundary layer and the development and application of models for predicting the dispersion and chemical transformation of gaseous and aerosol pollutants at urban, regional and mesoscale scales. Presently, I am dealing with the impact assessment on the air quality of emission scenarios, both at national and European level, in support of international air pollution negotiations. A considerable part of my work concerns set-up and run of models on ENEA CRESCO high performance computing infrastructure. In my experience in ENEA, I was also involved in impact assessment on air quality of large power plants, waste-to-energy plants and urban traffic plans. I also coordinated experimental air quality monitoring activities.