Claudio Piani

Claudio Piani is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Science at The American University of Paris. He holds a PhD from the University of Washington (2000) and a Laurea from the University of Rome 'La Sapienza'. His research focuses on climate modeling, statistical bias correction of climate data, hydrological impacts of climate change, and evolutionary responses to environmental fluctuations. Piani has contributed to global climate projections and regional climate studies, including work on Mediterranean climate dynamics and African agricultural resilience.

Education:

• PhD, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
• Laurea, University of Rome 'La Sapienza', Rome, Italy

Research Interests:

Dr. Piani’s work bridges climate science and practical applications, emphasizing bias correction methodologies to improve climate model reliability. His studies explore how climate change affects hydrology, agriculture, and biodiversity, particularly in vulnerable regions like West Africa. He also investigates evolutionary adaptation mechanisms in organisms exposed to fluctuating temperatures and extreme weather events.

Key Contributions:

Piani co-authored influential papers on statistical bias correction, contributed to large-scale climate ensemble projects, and organized interdisciplinary conferences like the AUP Science Translation for Climate Action (2019). His research highlights the importance of accurate climate data for impactful modeling in environmental planning and risk assessment.

Affiliations:

Piani is affiliated with AUP’s Joy and Edward Frieman Environmental Science Center. He teaches courses on climate change, environmental science, and applied statistics, integrating real-world climate challenges into curricula.