Daniele Contini is a Research Director at the Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate (ISAC) of the Italian National Research Council (CNR), based in Lecce, Italy. He graduated in Physics and obtained his Ph.D. in Energy Engineering from the University of Florence, Italy. He has extensive experience in atmospheric physics, aerosol science, and air pollution research, having previously served as Head of the Lecce Division of ISAC-CNR. His scientific activities focus on atmospheric particulate matter, aerosol dynamics, source apportionment, turbulent particle fluxes, and the physical and chemical characterization of urban and regional aerosols. His research also addresses atmospheric nanoparticles, carbonaceous particles, oxidative potential, and the relationships between air pollution and human health. He has coordinated and contributed to numerous national and international research projects. He served as President of the Italian Aerosol Society and he is currently honorary member.