Andrea Maria Rizzo, PhD, is Technical Director of RE-CORD and has been a contract professor at the University of Florence since academic year 2019. Andrea has 10+ years experience in EU-funded research and development projects on pyrolysis, hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL), advanced lignocellulosic biofuels, and regional/national research projects in his field of expertise. A Registered Professional Engineer since 2013 with experience in HVAC systems and components, he has authored more than 20 publications and participated in more than 7 EU-funded projects.