Ciro Romano

Ciro Romano is a technologist at the National Research Council's Institute for Research on Innovation and Services for Development (CNR-IRISS) since 2022. He holds a PhD in Civil Networks and Territorial Systems Engineering from the University of Naples 'Federico II' and has held various research and technical roles in Italian institutions since 1990.

• Permanent Technologist at CNR-IAMC (2010-2020)
• Permanent Technologist at CNR-ISPC (2020-2022)
• Current role at CNR-IRISS (since 2022)

His research spans three core areas:

• Territorial Analysis: Developing spatial data platforms (GeoDB) for administrative, cultural, and economic geography
• Cultural Heritage: Promoting UNESCO sites and Mediterranean Diet initiatives
• Energy Transition: Focusing on Renewable Energy Communities (CERs) and building-integrated photovoltaics

His technical leadership includes:

• NoiGIS: Collaborative WebGIS platform
• AMBICER: Cultural identities and renewables in marginal areas
• SuperBIP/SuperBioCER: Photovoltaics and biomass valorization projects
• REI-DepurA: Energy/water recovery from wastewater