Cosimo SolidoroView profile
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Cosimo Solidoro is an Oceanographer and marine ecologist who currently serves as Director of the Oceanography department at OGS (Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale). He is also a Professor of 'Ocean Models and Data Analytic' at the University of Trieste, a member of the PhD school in Life Science (Trieste), and of the national PhD school on Earth Observations (Rome Sapienza). His extensive professional engagements include serving as president of the International Society of Ecological Modelling - European Chapter, Italian National Representative of IGBP program IMBER, member of the European Marine Board, and member of the executive board of the European consortium Euromarine. Professor Solidoro's research spans coastal areas, lagoons, and open sea ecosystems, focusing on the impacts of climate change, anthropogenic forcing, and natural phenomena on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. His work integrates quantitative approaches to sustainability, complex system theory, and ecological-socio-economical systems. He has made significant contributions to developing ocean models and data analytics approaches, particularly applied to the Mediterranean Sea region. His research methodology combines advanced computational modeling with empirical data analysis, often taking an interdisciplinary approach that bridges physical, biological, and social dimensions of marine systems. His publication record shows a strong focus on Mediterranean marine ecosystems, with particular attention to the Venice Lagoon. Recent work (2022-2023) addresses climate change impacts including acidification, deoxygenation, and extreme weather events like Medicane Apollo. Earlier work established foundational models for lagoon ecosystems, mercury cycling, and phytoplankton dynamics. His research demonstrates a progression from developing basic hydrodynamic and ecological models toward increasingly integrated approaches that address sustainability challenges through coupled ecological-socio-economic frameworks. Professor Solidoro has received notable recognition including the Prigogine junior medal (2006) and co-recipient of Denni medals (2008). He serves on the editorial boards of Ecological Modelling, Ecological Informatics, Frontiers in Marine Science, and Bulletin of Oceanography, reflecting his standing in the marine science community. With over 200 research papers published, Professor Solidoro has successfully guided numerous students and postdocs who now hold research positions globally. His current involvement in major initiatives like Extended Partnership RETURN, National Center Future Biodiversity, INEST, and ITINERIS demonstrates continued research leadership. His work as a Lead Author for IPBES assessments highlights the policy relevance of his research. Professor Solidoro maintains an active international network through visiting positions at institutions including Berkeley, IIASA, DTU, and PML.
