Paolo Simonelli
About Paolo Simonelli
Paolo Simonelli is the European Partnerships and Innovation Projects Manager at Inria, with a background in marine biology and extensive experience in research coordination and project proposal preparation. He has worked with various institutions, including the University of Bergen and the European Commission, and has a strong track record in securing funding for research initiatives.
Current Role at Inria
Paolo Simonelli serves as the European Partnerships and Innovation Projects Manager at Inria, a position he has held since 2020. He is based in Sophia Antipolis, France. In this role, he focuses on fostering partnerships and managing innovation projects that align with European research initiatives. His responsibilities include developing strategies to enhance collaboration between various stakeholders in the research community.
Previous Experience at ACRI-ST
Before his current role, Paolo Simonelli worked as a Research Coordinator at ACRI-ST for eight months in France from 2018 to 2019. During this time, he contributed to various research initiatives and coordinated efforts to advance scientific projects. His experience at ACRI-ST added to his expertise in managing research activities and collaborations.
Academic Background in Marine Biology
Paolo Simonelli earned his PhD in Marine Biology from the University of Bergen, where he studied from 2005 to 2010. His academic journey in marine biology also included a nine-year tenure at the University of Bergen in the Department of Biology, where he engaged in various research projects. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in research and innovation.
Expertise in EU Projects Evaluation
Since 2017, Paolo Simonelli has served as an EU Projects Expert Evaluator for the European Commission. In this capacity, he evaluates project proposals and contributes to the assessment of research initiatives. His experience in this role complements his skills in securing funding for research projects at both national and international levels.
Research Coordination and Project Management
Throughout his career, Paolo Simonelli has held various research coordination roles, including a position as Coordinator of the FP7 EU research infrastructure project MESOAQUA at the University of Bergen from 2012 to 2013. He has demonstrated a strong ability to prepare project proposals and manage research initiatives, which has been instrumental in his success in securing funding and advancing research policies.