Dr. Filippo Giorgi stands as a preeminent figure in climate physics with decades of distinguished service to the global scientific community. He currently holds the position of Emeritus Scientist at the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste, Italy, where he previously served as Head of the Earth System Physics section from 1998 until 2024. Prior to his tenure at ICTP, Dr. Giorgi conducted foundational research at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, from 1986 to 1998. He earned his Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1986, establishing the academic foundation for his pioneering career in climate science.
Dr. Giorgi pioneered the field of regional climate modeling, transforming how scientists understand and project climate change impacts at local and regional scales. His extensive research portfolio encompasses over 420 peer-reviewed scientific publications, making him one of the most cited scientists in the geosciences worldwide. In 2020, a comprehensive Stanford University study ranked him 11th among 54,940 scientists in Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics based on multiple bibliometric indicators. His influential work contributed significantly to the first five assessment reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), where he served as Vice Chair of Working Group I from 2002 to 2008, playing a crucial role in the scientific foundation that earned the IPCC the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.
Recognized internationally for his exceptional contributions, Dr. Giorgi received the prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Medal from the European Geosciences Union in 2018 for his outstanding research and dedication to advancing science in developing countries. He holds the distinction of being the top-rated Italian scientist in Natural and Environmental Sciences according to VIA-Academy assessments. His research continues to illuminate critical aspects of climate variability, biosphere-atmosphere interactions and chemistry-climate dynamics, providing essential knowledge for climate adaptation strategies worldwide. As an Emeritus Scientist, Dr. Giorgi remains actively engaged in advancing climate science, mentoring the next generation of researchers and contributing his expertise to global climate policy discussions through his continued scholarly work and international collaborations.
