Dr. Teodosio Lacava is a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Integrated Methodologies for Earth Observation (IMIOT) of the Italian National Research Council (CNR). He graduated in Geology at the University of Basilicata, where he subsequently obtained a Ph.D. in Methods and Technologies for Environmental Monitoring. His research activity focuses on the development of innovative methodologies for the analysis of satellite data aimed at monitoring and mitigating major natural, environmental, and anthropogenic hazards. His scientific approach is based on the integration of multi-source datasets, including both satellite and in situ observations, for environmental monitoring and decision-support applications. He is responsible for the Institute’s satellite data reception, processing, and archiving system and coordinates the EO4RAAD (Earth Observation Data Management for Natural and Environmental Risk Assessment and Adaptation) research group.