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Dr. Paolo Scussolini is an Assistant Professor in the Water and Climate Risk department at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research focuses on climatic changes, hydrology, natural hazards, and climate adaptation, with a particular emphasis on learning from past climates like the Last Interglacial. He leads projects such as the Last Interglacial Floods initiative, using paleo-climate models and geological proxies to reconstruct historical hydrological patterns. His work also addresses socio-economic drivers of flood risk and evaluates climate adaptation strategies.
Education:
- PhD in Paleoclimatology (2014), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- MSc Environmental Management and Restoration (2010), University of Barcelona
- MSc Environmental Science (2006), University of Parma
Research Interests: Scussolini’s interdisciplinary work spans paleoclimatology, hydrological modeling, and climate policy. Key areas include:
- Reconstructing past climate extremes (e.g., Last Interglacial floods)
- Quantifying flood risks under global warming scenarios
- Assessing the efficacy of nature-based solutions and hybrid flood adaptation strategies
- Understanding vegetation dynamics linked to megafauna extinctions and human impacts
Recent Contributions: His recent publications explore topics like compound flood risk mitigation in Shanghai, deep learning applications for heatwave analysis, and equity in climate policy attribution. He coordinates large-scale projects such as the KNOWING initiative, which integrates climate mitigation and adaptation pathways.
Teaching & Mentorship: Scussolini coordinates MSc and BSc courses on Water and Climate Systems, Climate Challenge, and Natural Hazards. He also serves as PhD coordinator at IVM, mentoring early-career researchers.
Labs/Teams: Central to his work is the IVM’s Water and Climate Risk team, collaborating on global datasets like openDELvE (river delta levee database) and paleoclimate reconstructions. His research also involves partnerships with institutions worldwide to address interdisciplinary challenges in climate science and policy.
