My research focuses on urban greening-forestry, as well as ecological-microclimate modeling. I investigate the ecosystem services provided by nature-based solutions to design low-carbon, energy-efficient, and livable cities.

Pace R, Endreny TA, Ciolfi M, Gangwisch M, Saha S, Ruehr NK, Grote R (2025) Mitigation potential of urban greening during heatwaves and stormwater events: a modeling study for Karlsruhe, Germany, Scientific Reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-89842-z
Guidolotti G, Zenone T, Endreny TA, Pace R, Ciolfi M, Mattioni M, Pallozzi E, Rezaie N, Bertolini B, Corradi C, Calfapietra C (2025) Impact of drought on cooling capacity and carbon sequestration in urban green area, Urban Climate. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.uclim.2024.102244.
Conte A, Pace R, Li Q, Carloni S, Boetzkes A, Passatore L (2024) Aula Verde (tree room) as a link between art and science to raise public awareness of nature-based solutions, Scientific Reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-51611-9

Botanics
Ecophysiology
Forestry and forest sciences
Landscape ecology
Public Health and Environmental Health
Spatial planning and urban development
Urban Ecology

I am keen to join a project focused on urban greening, forestry, and microclimate. I look forward to contributing my expertise in ecological modeling while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team committed to nature-based solutions that support the inclusive and equitable transformation of cities.

urban forestry, urban greening, ecological modeling, tree ecophysiology, ecosystem services, green cities, air quality, microclimate

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