My name is Andrea, and my journey in atmospheric science began during my high school years when I first discovered my passion for meteorology. This passion led me to pursue a BSc and MSc in Atmospheric Physics at the University of Rome, “Tor Vergata”. My academic journey took an exciting turn when my brother, a post-doctoral research associate in Chemistry, introduced me to the Centre for Atmospheric Science at the University of Cambridge. Inspired by my experience there, I decided to pursue a PhD within the same group and successfully defended my thesis four years later.

After completing my PhD, I transitioned from academia to apply my expertise in real-world challenges. I spent two years as a Data and Technology Manager at New AutoMotive, an organization dedicated to accelerating the transition to electric vehicles. Today, I work as a Senior Software Engineer at Cambridge Environmental Research Consultants (CERC), where I develop advanced models for tracking the dispersion of pollutants.

My goal is to leverage my deep knowledge of atmospheric science to raise awareness about air pollution and climate change.