Simone Lolli, faculty at ISI Florence for Electricity and Magnetism Lab PHYS276, is a senior scientist working for the Italian National Research Council (CNR) and also, he is the scientific Co-PI of the NASA MPLNET Lidar Network. He used to teach at the Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya in Barcelona and the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) as a visiting academic professor.  In the last ten years, Simone has gained significant experience in applied atmospheric remote sensing techniques from both space- and ground-based platforms to study optical, geometrical, and microphysical properties of aerosols, clouds, and precipitation mostly using lidar technology.

Lolli’s latest research, titled “Climatological assessment of the vertically resolved optical and microphysical aerosol properties by Lidar measurements, sun photometer, and in situ observations over 17 years at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) Barcelona,” shows that reducing emissions has improved air quality and reduced atmospheric particle concentrations. His research can provide valuable insights into haze formation in the Mediterranean, helping policymakers safeguard cities.

Congratulations to Simone Lolli for his excellent contributions to atmospheric science, Lidar technology, and education. Best of luck on his future projects!

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