Alessandro Sardella is a geologist with experience in the fields of environmental characterization of contaminated sites, environmental monitoring for the preservation of built heritage, and cultural landscapes in urban and remote areas, particularly in planning and implementing field investigations, as well as client and project management. He is currently involved in the research unit "Impacts on Environment, Cultural Heritage and Human Health" at CNR-ISAC of Bologna, Lamezia Terme, and is dedicated to the protection of cultural heritage against extreme climate events and anthropogenic hazards. He also started a PhD at the University of Ferrara in 2020.