DESC

Data-Centric Environmental Studies Centre (DESC)

DESC Center

We support research and innovation for a sustainable future through interdisciplinary methods and state-of-the-art infrastructure, enabling data-driven insights to create effective solutions for preventing and mitigating environmental issues.

DESC - Data-Centric Environmental Studies Center

DESC (Data-Centric Environmental Studies Centre) is a multidisciplinary departmental structure established as part of the Excellence Project (PdE) of DAIS (Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics).

DESC brings together expertise in industrial and information engineering, chemical, environmental and statistical sciences to develop innovative solutions for environmental issues and the ecological transition.

With a global perspective, DESC stands as a distinctive reference point in Italy.

Mission

  • To tackle environmental challenges: We aim to address issues related to the ecological transition, actively contributing to the achievement of key UN Agenda 2030 goals, such as clean energy (Goal 7), sustainable cities (Goal 11), and climate action (Goal 13).
  • To promote interdisciplinary integration: We bring together expertise in chemistry, environmental engineering, statistics, and informatics to deliver advanced analyses and innovative solutions.

Goals

  • To conduct innovative research that enhances the understanding of environmental processes and develops eco-sustainable technologies to support the ecological transition.
  • To foster scientific collaborations at both national and international levels.
  • To enhance our courses by offering advanced laboratories, hackathons, and summer schools. We prepare experts in data science applied to environmental issues.
  • To maximise research impact by collaborating with companies, institutions, and administrations to promote sustainable policies and practices, including lifelong learning programmes.
  • To share knowledge and encourage engagement through workshops and seminars, reaching out to public institutions, businesses, and the community at large.

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