I am a civil engineer specializing in sustainable water management and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS). In my role as a consultant, I manage projects that integrate urban drainage systems and stormwater management, with a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability. Previously, I was a research fellow at Politecnico di Milano, where I conducted research on stormwater management, alternative water resources, and sustainable water practices. I also assisted in teaching courses such as Hydraulic Structures and Landscape and Infrastructure Design Techniques.I earned my PhD at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DICA) at Politecnico di Milano, with a thesis on permeable pavements and their impact on stormwater runoff and pollutant load. During my PhD, I spent six months as a visiting researcher at the University of Florida.Earlier in my career, I worked in Brazil with the Portland Cement Brazilian Association (ABCP) as part of their R&D team, where I led the development of the permeable pavement project and contributed to drafting technical guidelines and standards for these solutions.