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Energy systems analysis & models development, climate planning, mitigation & adaptation strategies

Biography

Monica Salvia is senior researcher (Primo Ricercatore) at CNR-IMAA. She holds a degree in Environmental Engineering (M.Sc.) and a Ph.D. in Methods and technologies for environmental monitoring. Monica has a strong background in energy systems analysis and models development and a solid experience in supporting local authorities on sustainable resource-efficient strategies. Research activities are mainly focused on local climate planning, mitigation and adaptation strategies, rational use of energy, renewable energy sources and smart cities. Monica has a proven track record in international cooperation as well as in the management and evaluation of national and European scientific and technological projects. Her scientific activities have originated several papers published in highly recognised international peer-reviewed journals.

Activities

Employment (2)

Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche: Tito Scalo (PZ), IT

2020-08 to present | Senior Researcher/Primo Ricercatore (Institute of Methodologies for Environmental Analysis (CNR-IMAA))
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Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche: Tito Scalo (PZ), IT

2001-03 to 2020-07 | Researcher (Institute of Methodologies for Environmental Analysis (CNR-IMAA))
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Education and qualifications (3)

Doctoral Consortium of the Firenze, Pisa, Genova and Basilicata Universities (Italy): Potenza, IT

1997 to 2001 | Ph.D. in “Methods and technologies for environmental monitoring"
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Università degli Studi della Basilicata: Potenza, Basilicata, IT

1997 | Certified Engineer
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Università degli Studi della Basilicata: Potenza, Basilicata, IT

1997 | Laurea (M.Sc.) degree in Environmental Engineering
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Professional activities (19)

Wessex Institute of Technology: Southampton, GB

2025-01 to present | Member of the International Scientific Advisory Committee of the 11th International Conference on Energy and Sustainability, 15-17 September 2025, Ancona, Italy
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Wessex Institute of Technology: Southampton, GB

2025-01 to present | Member of the International Scientific Advisory Committee of the 17th International Conference on Urban Regeneration and Sustainability, 16-18 September 2025, Ancona, Italy
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International Science Council: Paris, FR

2024-10-30 to present | Selected member of the Global Roster of Experts of the International Science Council (ISC)
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Springer Nature (Switzerland): Zug, CH

2024-01 to present | Member of the Editorial Board of "Discover Cities"
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Springer Nature (Switzerland): Zug, CH

2023-09 to present | Co-Guest editor for "Discover Environment" - Topical Collection “Towards Integrated Action on Climate and Air Quality in Cities”
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Cluster Energia Basilicata (Regional Energy Cluster of Basilicata): Potenza, IT

2018-11 to present | Member of the Technical Scientific Committee
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European Commission: Brussels, BE

2025-01 | European Climate Pact Ambassador (Volunteering)
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MDPI: Basel, CH

2023-07 to 2024-12 | Co-Guest editor "Climate Resilience and Sustainable Urban Development" - special issue of Sustainability
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Wessex Institute of Technology: Southampton, GB

2024-01 to 2024-10 | Member of the International Scientific Advisory Committee of the 13th International Conference on Sustainable Development and Planning
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International Centre for Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems: Donji grad, HR

2023-09 to 2024-09 | Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the 19th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems - SDEWES2024 Rome
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International Centre for Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems: Donji grad, HR

2022-12 to 2023-08 | Member of the scientific Advisory Board of the 18th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems - SDEWES2023 Dubrovnik
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Frontiers Media SA: Lausanne, VD, CH

2021-12 to 2022-12 | Co-Guest editor of the Research Topic "Toward Carbon Neutrality: Spatial Planning and Sustainable Utilization of Natural Resource" in the following journals/sections: Frontiers in Environmental Science / Environmental Economics and Management, and Frontiers in Energy Research / Sustainable Energy Systems and Policies.
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MDPI AG: Basel, BS, CH

2021-06 to 2022-12 | Guest Editor of [Land] - Special Issue "Climate-Smart Agriculture and Rural Sustainability"
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MDPI AG: Basel, BS, CH

2021-07 to 2022-11 | Guest Editor of [Sustainability] — Special Issue "The Adaptability of Cities to Climate Change"
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International Centre for Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems: Donji grad, HR

2021-09 | Invited member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the 5th South East European Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems - SEE2022
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International Centre for Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems: Donji grad, HR

2020-10 to 2021-09 | Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the 16th Conference in Dubrovnik (Croatia)
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International Centre for Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems: Donji grad, HR

2019-10 to 2020-09 | Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the 15th SDEWES Conference in Cologne (Germany)
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute AG: Basel, BS, CH

2019-09 to 2020-09 | Guest Editor of [IJERPH] International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Fundación Aon España and the Catastrophe Observatory: Madrid, ES

2019-11 | The José María Sarriegi Major Catastrophe Research Award for the scientific study “How are cities planning to respond to climate change? Assessment of local climate plans from 885 cities in the EU-28”
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Funding (2)

Award José María Sarriegi (First Edition)

2019-11 | Award
Fundación para la Innovación y la Prospectiva en Salud en España (Madrid, ES)
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Member of the team ‘The Nettuniani’, which on 11 October 2024 was proclaimed the winner of the first European Citizens' Hackathon Championship in the category “Climate Change Adaptation Mission”.

2024-10 | Award
European Commission (Bruxelles, BE)
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Peer review (22 reviews for 14 publications/grants)

Review activity for Cities (2)
Review activity for Climate action. (2)
Review activity for Climate policy. (2)
Review activity for Environmental policy and governance. (1)
Review activity for European planning studies. (1)
Review activity for Global environmental change. (1)
Review activity for Journal of cleaner production. (3)
Review activity for Journal of urban affairs. (1)
Review activity for Nature communications (1)
Review activity for One earth. (2)
Review activity for Renewable & sustainable energy reviews. (2)
Review activity for Sustainability. (2)
Review activity for Sustainable development. (1)
Review activity for Territory, politics, governance. (1)