Istituto per la Bioeconomia, Italy
Tommaso Giordano is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Bioeconomy of the National Research Council (CNR-IBE) and a Ph.D. candidate in Environmental Engineering at the University of Florence. Under the guidance of Dr. Beniamino Gioli and Prof. Fabio Castelli, he contributes to international and local environmental research initiatives. Holding an MSc in Development Economics from a joint degree between the University of Florence and the University of Göttingen, Tommaso’s academic journey bridges economics, engineering, and environmental science. His work revolves around the use of applied statistics and data integration (from IoT sensors to satellite products) for urban analysis and population risk assessments. Dedicated to exploring sustainable urban ecosystems, he combines socio-economic insights with environmental modeling. He is passionate about improving data-driven strategies for climate adaptation and ecosystem services through innovative sensor networks, geospatial analysis, and risk mapping to support resilience and sustainable development in urban settings.
Profile
Scholar
Education
Tommaso is currently pursuing an International Doctorate in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Florence, focusing on environmental systems modeling and statistical analysis. He previously earned a joint MSc in Development Economics from the University of Florence and the University of Göttingen (EQF Level 7), graduating with 109/110 and 1.8 respectively, with a thesis on “Environmental regulation and innovation: empirical evidence for plastic.” His strong interdisciplinary background merges economics, environmental policy, and technical data handling. Earlier, he completed high school at Liceo Scientifico “Piero Gobetti” in Bagno a Ripoli, Florence, achieving a final grade of 71/100. Throughout his academic path, he has cultivated competencies in advanced statistics, GIS, and programming. Proficient in Italian (native), he is also fluent in English, German, and Spanish. His educational trajectory highlights a balance of environmental science, economics, and engineering—fueling his capability to handle complex environmental and socio-economic datasets.
Experience
Tommaso has worked as a Research Fellow at CNR-IBE since March 2021, contributing to multiple nationally and internationally funded urban sustainability projects. He is currently involved in the ADESFUR project, processing geo-spatial and socio-economic data for urban forestry planning. Prior to that, he supported the AIRQINO Smart Cities initiative, analyzing ecological and socio-environmental urban data. Between 2021 and 2024, he played a pivotal role in the “Prato Urban Jungle” UIA project, collecting and analyzing data to explore interactions between urban infrastructure and the environment, including urban heat islands and pollution. In 2020, he completed a sales internship at IRPLAST SpA, gaining experience in customer service and data management. His experience blends technical research with real-world application, showcasing his ability to work across diverse interdisciplinary contexts. He is skilled in data analysis, GIS, and sensor integration, with a growing publication record in environmental research.
Awards and Honors
Tommaso Giordano has contributed to numerous high-impact scientific publications and international research collaborations, gaining recognition through his involvement in projects funded by respected institutions like the National Research Council and the EU’s Urban Innovative Actions. His academic excellence is evident in his near-top MSc grade (109/110) and publication record in top-tier journals such as Urban Climate, Atmospheric Pollution Research, and Environmental Research. He has co-authored research exploring heat risk, pollution, and sensor technologies for environmental monitoring, and has presented at international conferences including the EGU General Assembly (Vienna, 2023) and AISAM (Lecce, 2024). His master’s thesis, which applied empirical methods to environmental regulation, earned praise and contributed to policy-relevant findings. Through his academic and professional endeavors, Tommaso continues to receive commendation from peers and supervisors for his interdisciplinary capabilities, analytical precision, and commitment to data-driven environmental problem solving across urban ecological domains.
Research Focus
Tommaso’s research centers on the integration of multi-source environmental and socio-economic data to analyze urban dynamics and human vulnerability to hazards. His key focus areas include environmental risk assessment, urban heat islands, air pollution exposure, and ecosystem service quantification. He employs applied statistics, remote sensing, IoT sensor networks, and spatial analysis to monitor and model urban environments. Through his doctoral research, he is developing tools to assess population-level risks using geospatial indicators and advanced data visualization. His work supports climate adaptation strategies, urban sustainability planning, and real-time environmental monitoring. Projects like Prato Urban Jungle and ADESFUR illustrate his dedication to using science for practical urban resilience outcomes. By merging economics, data science, and environmental engineering, Tommaso aims to contribute to interdisciplinary solutions for greener, healthier cities. His scientific publications reflect a commitment to innovation in urban environmental assessment and the development of low-cost, scalable monitoring systems.
Conclusion
Tommaso Giordano is a strong emerging researcher with a solid foundation in environmental data analysis, urban sustainability, and applied economics. His research contributions to European urban environmental monitoring projects, publication record, and cross-disciplinary skills make him a viable candidate for an early-career or young researcher award. For highly competitive Best Researcher Awards, enhancing leadership visibility, independent research initiatives, and international recognition would significantly boost his profile.
Publication
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Title: Assessment of seasonal variations in particulate matter accumulation and elemental composition in urban tree species
Year: 2024
Authors: B.B. Moura, F. Zammarchi, J. Manzini, Y. Hoshika, L. Brilli, C. Vagnoli, B. Gioli, …
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Title: Diurnal outdoor thermal comfort mapping through ENVI-met simulations, remotely sensed and in situ measurements
Year: 2023
Authors: E. Fiorillo, L. Brilli, F. Carotenuto, L. Cremonini, B. Gioli, T. Giordano, …
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Title: Development of low-cost air quality stations for next-generation monitoring networks: calibration and validation of NO and O sensors
Year: 2023
Authors: A. Cavaliere, L. Brilli, B.P. Andreini, F. Carotenuto, B. Gioli, T. Giordano, …
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Title: Potential of low-cost PM monitoring sensors to fill monitoring gaps in areas of Sub-Saharan Africa
Year: 2024
Authors: G. Gualtieri, K. Ahbil, L. Brilli, F. Carotenuto, A. Cavaliere, B. Gioli, T. Giordano, …
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Title: Intensive campaign on continuous isotopic sampling for environmental criticality in the Stalactites cave of Altamira karst
Year: 2023
Authors: M. Nardino, A.P. Freixedo, D. Famulari, L. Brilli, A. Cavalieri, F. Carotenuto, …
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Title: Performance Assessment of Two Low-Cost PM2.5 and PM10 Monitoring Networks in the Padana Plain (Italy)
Year: 2024
Authors: G. Gualtieri, L. Brilli, F. Carotenuto, A. Cavaliere, T. Giordano, S. Putzolu, …
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Title: Assessment of risk components for urban population to heat intensity and air pollution through a dense IoT sensor network
Year: 2025
Authors: T. Giordano, L. Brilli, G. Gualtieri, F. Martelli, A. Cavaliere, F. Carotenuto, …
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Title: Winter 2022 thermal anomaly and energy crisis impact on air quality in urban and rural areas assessed with dense sensor networks
Year: 2023
Authors: T. Giordano, L. Brilli, F. Carotenuto, A. Cavaliere, G. Gualtieri, B. Gioli, …
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Title: Istituto per la BioEconomia
Year: Not specified (likely institutional or collaborative paper)
Authors: L. Brilli, F. Carotenuto, A. Cavaliere, B. Gioli, T. Giordano, G. Gualtieri, …
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