Elisa Palazzi is one of Italy’s leading climate physicists and science communicators, internationally recognized for her work on climate change in mountain and polar regions. Her research focuses on how atmospheric dynamics intensify warming in fragile environments such as the Alps and the Arctic, with important consequences for glaciers, snow cover, biodiversity, water resources, and global climate feedback systems.

She is Associate Professor of Climate Physics at the University of Turin, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses while leading research on extreme climate processes, cryosphere-atmosphere interactions, and regional climate modelling. Through her scientific activity, she has contributed to understanding why high-altitude and high-latitude areas are warming faster than the global average and what this means for societies and ecosystems.

Beyond academia, Palazzi is widely appreciated for her ability to communicate climate science clearly and effectively. Through public speaking, media appearances, books, and educational initiatives, she makes complex scientific evidence understandable to broader audiences, helping connect research with everyday life and policy decisions.

She actively contributes to public debate and scientific outreach in Italy and Europe, strengthening the relationship between science, institutions, and society. Elisa Palazzi represents a new generation of scientists who combine rigorous research with strong civic engagement, promoting greater climate awareness and action.