Stefano Materia
About Stefano Materia
Stefano Materia is a Research Scientist and Marie Curie Fellow currently based at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center. He has extensive experience in climate science, having worked at various research institutions including CMCC and the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Work at Barcelona Supercomputing Center
Stefano Materia currently serves as a Research Scientist and Marie Curie Fellow at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to advanced research initiatives in the field of climate science. His position involves utilizing high-performance computing resources to analyze complex climate models and data.
Previous Experience at CMCC
Prior to his current role, Stefano Materia worked as a Research Scientist at CMCC - Centro euro Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici from 2009 to 2022. During his 13 years at CMCC in Bologna, Italy, he focused on various aspects of climate change research, contributing to significant projects and collaborations within the scientific community.
Postdoctoral Research at NCAR
Stefano Materia held a position as a Postdoctoral Researcher at The National Center for Atmospheric Research from 2010 to 2011. This role in Boulder, Colorado, allowed him to further his research in atmospheric sciences, enhancing his expertise in climate-related studies.
Education and Expertise
Stefano Materia has an extensive academic background in environmental sciences and geophysics. He earned a Master's degree in Environmental Sciences from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, completing his studies from 1998 to 2005. He then pursued a PhD in Geophysics at the same institution from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, he studied Climate Science as a Visiting Student at the Center for Ocean Land and Atmosphere Studies from 2007 to 2008.
Project Management Experience
Earlier in his career, Stefano Materia worked as a Project Manager at ARPA Emilia Romagna for 11 months in 2005 to 2006. This role involved overseeing environmental projects and initiatives, providing him with valuable experience in project management within the environmental sector.