Rocco Scolozzi

Rocco Scolozzi is a Professor at the University of Trento, with dual affiliations in the Department of Sociology and Social Research and Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering. His expertise spans Systems Thinking, Futures Studies, Ecosystem Services, and Multilevel Governance, with a focus on integrating these frameworks for sustainable planning in Alpine regions.

• Education:
  • PhD in Environmental Engineering (2009, University of Trento)
  • MSc in Environmental Sciences (2001, University of Parma)
  • BSc in Geographical Information Systems (2004, University IUAV of Venice)
  • Advanced Systems Thinking certifications (2022–2014)

Research Interests center on:

• Anticipatory Governance and Futures Literacy
• System Dynamics modeling for environmental decision support
• Valuation and governance of ecosystem services in protected areas
• Participatory foresight methods for resilient communities
• Interdisciplinary approaches to climate change mitigation

His recent articles explore Systems Thinking applications in education, flood risk management, and Alpine commons governance. Key themes include serious games for sustainability, demographic trends in vulnerable communities, and future scenarios for space logistics. He actively engages in scientific societies like the System Dynamics Society and Association of Professional Futurists, and has taught courses at institutions including Sorbonne Université and University of Twente. His work emphasizes collaborative learning environments and innovative educational tools to address ecological challenges.