Luisa Cristini

Experience

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  Alfred Wegener Institute of Polar and Marine Research (AWI)

  Sept 2006 - Mar 2010

  Project Scientist / Doctoral Researcher

  Development and implementation of a coupled climate-ice sheet model for palaeo-climate studies.

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  Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M)

  May 2010 - Jan 2011

  Project Scientist

  I carried out and analysed numerical experiments to simulated climate projections by implementing an active ice sheet model component in an Earth system model.

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  Freelance

  Feb 2011 - Oct 2011

  Training & Development

  I volunteered in various environmental NGOs (e.g. database management, website content development, news/blog writing, climate science consulting).I developed research proposals and concepts, including preliminary data collection and analysis for climate impacts in different economic sectors (e.g., tourism).

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  University of Hawaii at Manoa - College of Social Sciences

  Nov 2011 - Jul 2013

  I facilitated the establishment of the “Asia-Pacific Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience” Network (now R3ADY Asia-Pacific);I conducted research on climate change-related disasters and natural hazards in the Asia-Pacific region; I prepared vulnerability assessments that incorporate climate projections and socio-economic and human impacts, recommendations for strategies to adapt to a changing climate and to enhance community preparedness and environmental resilience to natural disasters; dI developed research articles, white papers, reports and other informative material; I organized meetings and symposia to facilitate international collaboration and to foster links between natural and social scientists, institutions and key stakeholders of the region. Show less

  • Project Scientist

    Nov 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Project Scientist

    Nov 2011 - Oct 2012
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  University of Hawaii College of Social Sciences, Social Science Research Institute

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2014

  Research Affiliate

  I carried out research in climate change, natural hazards, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction.

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  National Oceanography Centre

  Sept 2013 - Jan 2017

  Project Manager

  I coordinated an international consortium of 29 partners working on the European FP7 project FixO3 (€8m).I led project integration activities, communication, cluster and stakeholder engagement activities, including developing andimplementing processes for science delivery, assessing the impact of project activities and preparing strategic plans.I coordinated team contribution to several other EU projects.I also contributed to the management of the ocean observatory in the Porcupine Abyssal Plain (PAP), operated by NOC. Show less

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  Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz centre for polar and marine research

  Feb 2017 - Dec 2024

  I coordinated international consortia working on the European H2020 project APPLICATE (applicate-h2020.eu, €8m, 15 partners) and the Helmholtz-funded project ESM (esm-project.net, €10m, 8 partners).I led project integration activities, communication, cluster and stakeholder engagement activities, including developing and implementing processes for science delivery, assessing the impact of project activities and preparing strategic plans.I co-led the development of the ESM-Tools software for coupling Earth system model components. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Jul 2021 - Dec 2024

  • Project Manager

    Feb 2017 - Jun 2021
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  European Commission

  Apr 2023 - now

  Expert Evaluator

  Evaluate proposals submitted to calls within the programme Horizon Europe.

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  Self-employed

  Mar 2024 - now

  Private Consultant for Research and Innovation

  I advise individuals and organisations on applying for funding for research and innovation to various agencies (private foundations, public organisations), developing and implementing project plans and providing a wide set of services around project management including training and coaching, career development, event organisation, strategic planning, team coordination, product development, change management, technical writing and reviewing, data management, knowledge and technology transfer.

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  University of Bremen

  Jan 2025 - now

  Advisor for EU projects

  Advisor for European projects, assisting researchers in all project phases from proposal to implementation and reporting, covering excellence, innovation, open access, data, ethical issues, knowledge and technology transfer.