Andrea Critto

Andrea Critto is a Full Professor at the Department of Environmental Sciences Informatics and Statistics, University Ca’ Foscari of Venice, where he teaches Environmental Risk Assessment and Climate Change Impact Assessment. He is also a Senior Scientist at the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC), Risk Assessment and Adaptation Strategies Division. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science.

His research focuses on climate change risk management, coastal zone vulnerability, water quality analysis, and the development of Decision Support Systems (DSS) for environmental management. He has authored over 120 peer-reviewed publications and contributed to international collaborations, including serving as a foreign expert for the Chinese government. He is an active member of professional societies such as SETAC Europe, EGU, and SISC.

Professor Critto’s work integrates advanced methodologies like GIS, machine learning, and multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) to address environmental challenges. His recent studies examine multi-hazard assessments in coastal regions, the Water-Energy-Food nexus, and the application of AI in climate scenario modeling.

He has received recognition for his expertise, including his role as a confirmed foreign expert by China’s State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs. His research spans environmental risk assessment, climate change impacts on ecosystems, and sustainable management strategies for coastal zones.