Andrea CRITTO

Andrea Critto is a Full Professor at the Department of Environmental Sciences, Computer Science and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His research focuses on environmental risk assessment, climate change impacts, and coastal management. He specializes in integrating machine learning and Bayesian networks to evaluate coastal risks, water quality dynamics, and multi-hazard scenarios. Critto leads projects on Venice’s climate resilience, including flood risk modeling and participatory adaptation strategies.

• Affiliations: Research Institute for Complexity, Temporary Center for the Innovation Ecosystem Project
• Key Projects: DESYCO DSS for coastal climate impacts, Myriad-EU AI-driven risk assessment

Research Interests

Critto’s work bridges environmental science and policy, addressing:

• Climate adaptation strategies for coastal zones
• Machine learning applications in environmental monitoring
• Multi-risk frameworks for ecosystem and urban resilience

Recent Focus

Publications emphasize:

• Coastal erosion and water quality under climate change
• Participatory approaches to urban flood resilience
• Hybrid models for Venice lagoon hypoxia prediction

Awards & Grants

No specific awards listed, but active in EU-funded projects like Myriad-EU and BRIDGE.

Labs & Teams

Leads interdisciplinary teams at the Department of Environmental Sciences, collaborating with institutions like EGU and SETAC on global environmental challenges.