Maurizio Righetti

Maurizio Righetti is a Full Professor at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano within the Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences. His research integrates hydraulic engineering, climate change adaptation, and sustainable water management, with a focus on Alpine environments.

Research Interests:
Righetti's work spans:

• Hydraulic systems optimization (e.g., sediment flushing, water distribution networks)
• Climate model bias correction for hydrological forecasting
• Renewable energy integration in water infrastructure
• Machine learning applications in ecohydraulics and resource management
• Impacts of hydropeaking and climate change on river ecosystems

Recent Publications:
His 15 most recent articles (2024-2025) demonstrate strong trends in: sediment dynamics modeling, AI-driven leak detection in water networks, climate data processing, and hybrid energy-water systems. Over 60% leverage machine learning, reflecting a shift toward data-centric environmental solutions.

Engagement:
He co-founded AIAQUA (unibz's water management spin-off) and leads public initiatives like "Action For Climate" to address climate-water linkages in Alpine regions.