Meteored - International Team
Like most important projects, Meteored is made possible by the amazing human team behind it. Our Physicists, Meteorologists, Engineers, Designers, Journalists, Editors and others work everyday towards improving the products and services we offer as well as creating new ones to maintain our position at the forefront of meteorology.
Headquarters
The headquarters of Meteored are located in Spain. Here we introduce some of technical team who work at the forefront of meteorological R + D + I. It is a young team but with much experience and freshness...we present to you:
Trained economist, amateur computer scientist and passionate meteorologist. Javier co-founded Meteored back in 2000 and is responsible for coordinating the various teams and resources of Meteored with the goal of improving meteorological services.
A Bachelor of Geological Sciences from the University of Granada with a passion for meteorology since childhood. Co-founder of Meteored in 2000, Juan Jose has turned enthusiasm into a job. His directing responsibilities are diverse and he is always looking for ways to improve Meteored as a whole.
Working with Meteored since 2008, Adrian is a computer specialist with a passion for software engineering. He is part of the backbone of the company, playing an important role in operational strategy for the business and its products, always promoting development from a shared team vision.
Passionate about computer science since a young age, Jose Antonio is always looking to the future. Since joining us in 2010 he has become an integral part of the company, always focused on optimization of resources and researching new technologies that allow the expansion of the business to its limits and beyond.
Marcos joined Meteored in 2015, he coordinates the meteorology division keeping it in tune with rest of the company, developing and improving new products based on data from weather models, satellites and radars. A graduate of the University of Murcia with a degree in physics, Marcos is passionate about all things meteorology and computer science.
Juan is a computer engineer who spent years working on air quality modeling projects for the Region of Murcia in collaboration with the UMU physics department. After gradually moving towards working with meteorological models, Juan joined us in early 2018 and helps head up the Meteorology Department.
Graduated in Computer Engineering from the University of Murcia in the specialisation of Computer Science. He did internships in several companies and ended up working for a consultancy, after which he joined Meteored in 2023 in the Meteorology department, where he will continue training with the latest technologies.
Graduated in Mathematics and Computer Engineering with a specialisation in Computer Science, he considers himself a programming "geek". After finishing his degree, he arrives at Meteored in 2023 with the desire to put his knowledge into practice, as well as to continue learning new ways of programming.
PhD in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Murcia, with a master’s degree in Meteorology and Geophysics from the University of Granada, having graduated in Environmental Sciences. Her speciality is meteorological and air quality models. She has worked as a visiting researcher at the University of Oxford (UK) and at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL; USA). Laura joined the Meteorology department of Meteored in 2020.
Graduate in Physics from the University of Murcia, joining Meteored's Meteorology Department in January 2025. Known for a deep curiosity and passion for the field, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and exploring the unknown.
Lydia was born in Castellón with familial links to Murcia, after moving there a coincidence led to her joining the company in 2009. Together with Meteored she has learned and grown into something she hadn’t previously been passionate about. She loves to spend time with family, travel and whenever possible escape to hear the sound of the sea.
A graduate of Université Claude Bernard with a degree in computer science, Isabel is from Lyon and French by birth. She joined Meteored in 2013 and is a talented specialist in Web Development with the versatility to also act as the Meteored country manger as well as the country manager for the Tameteo.com portal.
With a degree in computer engineering and a passion for the world of software engineering, Juan Carlos is a valued part of our web development and services team. He contributes his wealth of knowledge and experience in web technology and the processes involved in the development and engineering of Meteored products.
Computer engineer with a degree in Software Engineering from the University of Murcia. After finishing his degree and doing internships in several consulting companies, he arrives at Meteored. In the company he joins the web development and services team, where he will continue training and developing his skills.
Computer Engineer with a specialisation in Software Engineering from the University of Murcia. After graduating in 2023, he decided to join the backoffice team at Meteored to continue his vocation by training with the latest technologies.
A computer engineer and master of SEO, Cati joined Meteored in 2014 as a web developer. She has a range of responsabilities including advertising, optimization of search engine positioning and coordinating the web team. A Non conformist with a keen eye for detail, Cati brings to the team her experience, reliability and a feminine touch.
Computer engineer by both profession and vocation. Juan loves learning about new ideas emerging in the world of software development. After a few years as a consultant, Juan landed at Meteored in 2017 and has developed a great understanding of meteorological concepts. He is currently responsible for supporting the news sections of the various web portals.
Born in vera, Almeria, Diego always knew his future lay in the world of information technology. After graduating from the University of Granada Diego enrolled in the Meteored project to continue his training as a web developer. The rest is still to be written...
Computer engineer. He has been connected to the web world since the beginning of the internet. In 2020, he joined Meteored as a Web Development Specialist to continue to innovate across many projects. Personally, he is passionate about animals, the sea, sports and family.
Fernando, Technical Engineer in Computer Systems from the University of Almería, joined the Meteored team in 2015. He is currently part of the web development department where he is responsible for finding solutions to make it easier for users to interact with our services.
Computer Engineer from the University of Granada. She joined the Meteored team in 2020 where she decided to start her professional career in an environment where she prioritises innovation; in order to continue training and deal with the latest technologies.
Computer engineer with a degree in Software Engineering from the University of Murcia. After graduating, he decided to join the web development team at Meteored to continue his vocation in computing and continue improving the accessibility of one of the best meteorology websites.
Computer Engineer with a specialisation in Information Systems from the University of Murcia. After a brief experience in the sector, he decides to join Meteored with the intention of continuing to progress, being able to work with cutting-edge technologies and learning from the best.
Telematics Engineer from the Polytechnic University of Cartagena and Master in Cybersecurity, Antonio joins the Meteored web team to continue developing his career in the technological field. His goal is to contribute his knowledge and continue his training in the latest technologies within the team.
Computer Engineer from the University of Almería. After graduating, he decided to join the web development department at Meteored to pursue his passion for computer science, enhance his skills, and make meaningful contributions to the team.
Part of the meteored family since 2013, a technical engineer in computer science from the University of Granada. Involved with green android since 2011, Pedro is an incessant defender of the Clean Code and efficient algorithms, always trying to be the latest and best in interface design and engaged in improving user accessability and experience.
A computer science engineer with Meteored since 2013, José Miguel is in charge of our iOS apps. For him it all started with a Spectrum computer as a child which led to programming becoming a hobby. He got his first at iMAC in college and has been an Apple fan ever since. He brings to the team his experience in iOS development and Swift platforms but also a great sense of humour making him a lot of fun to work with.
Alejandro graduated in computer engineering with a major in software engineering from the University of Almeria. Specializing in the development of applications for mobile devices Alejandro has been working in the Meteored application department since 2016, first as an android and currently as an iOS developer.
Graduated in Telecommunications Engineering from the Miguel Hernández University of Elche. Passionate about software development and new technologies, she joined Meteored’s multidisciplinary team in 2013. She currently works as a developer in the Android team, bringing her knowledge of software engineering, imagination and experience to add new functionalities and improve existing ones.
He graduated in Computer Engineering from the University of Murcia with a major in Software Engineering and after that, he joined Meteored in 2022. Since then he has been working in the Android team trying to contribute creativity, enjoying the progress made in the application and the good company environment.
Graduated in Computer Engineering from the UMU. After studying a master's degree and working in consultancies, Pedro joins the Meteored team in 2023 as an iOS App Developer. He likes to learn and improve as a professional, and hopes to continue training and applying his knowledge to help the team.
Viente is graduated in Computer Engineering with a specialisation in Software Engineering from the University of Murcia. After completing a master's degree in Software Engineering and Computer Systems and getting some experience in the sector, he joins the Meteored team as an Android developer in 2024. He comes to the company with the aim of learning, improving and soaking up all the knowledge and experience of the great team he is part of.
Degree in Advertising and Public Relations from the Jaume I University of Castellón in 2011, Master in Sustainability and CSR from the UNED in 2020. Sandra began undertaking digital projects as co-founder of qlikBar and Multidub. Since 2016 she has worked as an account executive and CMO in a communication agency. Passionate about communication and firmly convinced of the ability of companies to add value to society, she is now part of Meteored as Chief Communications Officer.
Graduated in Journalism and Audiovisual Communication by the CEU Cardenal Herrera University in 2009, Juanjo Villena has extensive training in meteorology, through courses such as ’A changing climate’...
Graduated in Graphic Design from the ESD of the Region of Murcia in 2016. She joins the Meteored team in 2023 to manage the graphic design department, working together with our multidisciplinary team to improve the most visual part of Meteored.
Graduated in Journalism and Information and Documentation at the University of Murcia. She has joined the Meteored team in 2024 as Editorial Manager. Familiar with diverse cultures and in constant search to learn new languages, passionate about scientific dissemination and research.
International Writing Team
Meteored also has an international writing team, spread across several countries around the world. Our meteorology experts and chief editors, with the help of their teams, provide us with weather related news in different countries and languages.
Spain Writing Team
Director of Meteorology
José Antonio Maldonado studied Physics at the University of Seville and has more than 50 years of professional experience in the field of meteorology.After teaching as a high school teacher, in 1970 he joined, by competitive examination, the Faculty of Meteorology, now called the Higher Body of State Meteorologists. Shortly afterwards, he joined the National Institute of Meteorology (currently AEMET) and in 1986, he joined Televisión Española as Head of the Meteorology Area, a position he held for more than 20 years. There, he was in charge of the direction of the program “El Tiempo“, participating in the different news programs and taking care of the training of the journalists that joined the department. At the same time, he was a contributor to the newspaper ABC for 22 years and to ‘Cinco Días’ for a decade.Honorary President of the Spanish Meteorological Association (AME), Maldonado is also a member of the Governing Council of AEMET and Gold Medal of the Province of Seville 2010. In addition, he has received many other awards during his career, such as the “Scientific Award“ at the International Meteorological Festival of Issy les Moulineaux, the “Golden TP” and the award “Best European Weather Presenter 2006”, from the EMS (European Meteorological Society).In recent years, José Antonio's working life has been on the internet, joining our project in June 2019 as Meteored's Meteorology Director.
Graduated in Physics from the University of Seville in 1977. Paco Martín joined the former INM, currently AEMET, where he has worked for more than 36 years, belonging to the bodies of Observer,...
After studying a degree in Physical Sciences at the Complutense University of Madrid and specializing in Air Physics, he turned his professional career towards communication and the dissemination of...
Graduated in Geography and Land Management in 2016 and Master in Planning and Management of Natural Risks in 2017, both from the University of Alicante. Samuel has extensive training in meteorology...
Graduated in Geography and Territorial Planning from the University of Zaragoza. Master's degree in Applied Climatology and Media from the University of Barcelona. Master's degree in Geographic...
Graduated in Political Sciences and Administration from the Complutense University of Madrid, Gloria is specialised in political and institutional communication. She has more than fifteen years of...
Graduating in Audiovisual Communication from the Ramon Llull University, she has worked as an editor and presenter of all the meteorological information of the Prisa group, among which 'El tiempo' of...
Trained in meteorology as a meteorological observer at AEMET (2022), he has completed a climatology course taught at the UIB in 2016 and two specific vocational training courses in physics and...
Belén Valdehita is a journalist from Madrid with more than 25 years of experience. She studied journalism at the Centro de Estudios Universitarios San Pablo CEU, and began her career collaborating...
Journalist specialized in marketing and audiovisual communication. Lover of science, technology and research, she has been able to combine her passion by working in the communication office of...
Student of Agricultural Engineering and Oenology at the University of Córdoba (ETSIAM), he currently works developing his activity as an Agronomist and Oenologist at Bodegas Lagar Blanco, in Montilla,...
Editor
Technician of the Emergency Coordination Centre of Castilla y León. Great fan of meteorology, very interested in the study and dissemination of singular meteorological phenomena and deep convection.Victor actively participates in the forums of “tiempo.com” (Meteored), especially in the project “Cases of Presumed Supercells in Spain“, he is part of the team of moderators of the forum and has been an administrator since 2014. He collaborates as a jury member in the AME (Spanish Meteorological Association) photographic contest and was a forecaster in the former tiemposevero.es (Spain Severe Weather) website dedicated to storm chasers and meteorology enthusiasts.Member of the Syrma Astronomical Society and President from 2013 to 2019. He has been a speaker giving talks and workshops on meteorology and climatology and has coordinated three Carlos Sánchez Magro Lecture Series given at the University of Valladolid by Spanish researchers and astrophysicists. He is also a lecturer at the Physics League, a non-profit organization dedicated to the dissemination of physics, and a member of the European Physical Society.He is a collaborating teacher at the Centro Huerta del Rey in Valladolid, specialized in students with intellectual giftedness and special educational needs and where he mainly develops learning and popularization sessions of physics, astronomy and meteorology.
Graduated in Pharmacy with specialisation in R+D+i and Industry, and with a master´s degree in biotechnology, innovation and food safety. She has been working for 10 years in the food industry, both...
Environmental scientist, climatologist and meteorologist. She is a weather forecaster and presenter on CyLTV and AragónTV. Science communicator and researcher. Web developer, analyst and data...
Doctor in Information and Communication from the University of Barcelona with a doctoral thesis on climate change communication, he is also graduated in Journalism from the Universidad Europea de...
Nacho holds a degree in Geography and Environment from the University of Valencia and a Master’s in Natural Risk Planning and Management from the University of Alicante.With a deep-rooted passion for meteorology and climatology, he has been closely observing atmospheric phenomena, their interactions, and their environmental impacts since an early age. His expertise lies in the analysis of extreme weather events, particularly snowfall and torrential rainfall, which he has studied extensively throughout his career. He also has a strong interest in cold waves and extreme temperature variations.Nacho is highly knowledgeable about Spain’s diverse climate and is dedicated to promoting a deeper understanding of its meteorological complexities.He joins Meteored as an expert editor in meteorology and climate, further advancing his role as a science communicator and meteorological analyst.
Degree in Physics with a major in Atmospheric Physics from the Complutense University of Madrid. He graduated in the Master in Climate Risk and Environmental Impact, with mention of excellence by the Complutense University of Madrid and the State Agency of Meteorology.He has collaborated in the Department of Astrophysics and Atmospheric Sciences of the UCM and in the AEMET. He has a postgraduate degree in aeronautical meteorology from the UK Met Office and has published books on meteorology and climatology in Spain, UK, Germany, Norway, France and China.Meteorologist with 17 years of experience in the industry. Areas of expertise include diagnosis, assessment and prediction of meteorological conditions for various activities, mainly focused on the service sector and specializing in air transport.Extensive experience as a ground operations technician in Operations Control Center for low altitude flights, specifically for helicopters in the company AVINCIS SPAIN.He has been flight dispatcher, providing and coordinating meteorological information for the OMAS (Meteorological Office of Sescam) of Castilla La Mancha.He has also been an intern at the Analysis and Prediction Techniques Service (STAP) of the General Subdirectorate of Prediction of the AEMET, collaborating in meteorological and environmental projects.
Andrea holds a degree in Environmental Sciences and a Master's in Biodiversity Conservation, both from the University of Huelva. She has contributed to research at the National Institute for Aerospace...
Mexico Writing Team
Ursula Pamela García is an environmental scientist, specializing in Atmospheric Sciences and Hurricanes. She has extensive experience as a Forecaster Meteorologist at the National Meteorological...
Omar Payán is an engineer in ecology from the Faculty of Zootechnics and Ecology of the Autonomous University of Chihuahua, having graduated in 2000. He holds a Master's degree in Administration from...
He studied physics at the Faculty of Sciences of the UNAM and later the postgraduate degree in astrophysics at the Institute of Astronomy also of the UNAM, where he obtained the degree of Master of...
Orlando Aurquia has a degree in Meteorology from the Higher Institute of Technologies and Applied Sciences (InSTEC) of the University of Havana, a Master's degree in Earth Sciences from the National...
Rocío López Fonseca has worked in the media since the year 2000. Most of these 20 years were in Notisistema, Radio Metrópoli and Radio Vital.Her specialisation in the area of health began in 2004 and...
Private meteorologist since 2008. Juan Antonio Palma specialized in operational meteorology, design of cyber infrastructures for meteorological monitoring and analysis, as well as applications of the ECMWF model to meteorology. He is certified by the Spanish Agency of Meteorology (AEMET) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).He worked as an operational meteorologist at the National Meteorological Service of Mexico based at the Regional Hydrometeorological Center in Merida, Yucatan. Head of the meteorology area in various print and television media. Founder of the regional meteorology agency "Meteorología Yucatán" (Yucatan Weather).
He studied a degree in Atmospheric Sciences at the Universidad Veracruzana, located in Xalapa, Veracruz. Professionally, José Martín Cortés has been a forecasting meteorologist since 2014, working at...
With a degree in Agronomy Engineering from the Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla and a Masters in Agribusiness from the Universidad Panamericana, Eduardo has dedicated his career to...
Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology from the Higher Institute of Technologies and Applied Sciences (InSTEC) at the University of Havana and a Master’s degree in Earth Sciences from the National...
Marlenne is an enthusiastic Meteorology communicator. She began her studies in Atmospheric Sciences at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana and after that, she joined the Bachelor's Degree in...
France Writing Team
Marc Hay graduated from the Paris-Sorbonne University – Paris IV with a Master of Applied Foreign Languages and he holds a Master's degree in Journalism (Superior School of Journalism).He has been...
Enthusiastic about the weather and the media for over 15 years, Guillaume Woznica has been an editor for tameteo since 2018.After gaining his first experience in local radio in 2007, he became a...
Florian Pasiecznik has been interested in the weather for nearly 20 years. Over the years, his interest in this science only grew and he subsequently devoted all his time to it. After a scientific...
Anthony Kaczmarek is a weather and environment journalist for Europe 1, as well as game leader for the station's weekend morning show, since the start of the 2023 academic year.Graduated in Political...
Tristan Bergen has been passionate about meteorology since a young age. With a degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences from the University of Nice/Sophia-Antipolis and a master's degree in Disaster...
Originally from French Polynesia, Hinatea Chatal holds a Bachelor's degree in Information-Communication and a Master's degree in Human Resources in Papeete. She began her career by hosting her own...
Rinah is a meteorologist who has acquired diversified training and expertise in crucial areas related to Weather and Climate throughout her career. After being head of the Communication department at...
After several years as a web writer in the tourism industry, covering destinations and visiting hotels worldwide, this journalist embarked on an ambitious 18-month solo backpacking journey across the...
Aurélie holds a degree in Social Sciences from Université Paris Descartes and a certificate in print journalism from the Institut Pratique de Journalisme. Her career began at ArMen, a renowned...
Italy Writing Team
Graduated in Geological Sciences and with a Master's degree in Applied Geology to Engineering and Risks at the University La Sapienza of Rome, Lorenzo Pasqualini also did periods of study at the...
“Meteorologist technician”, according to WMO standards, Dekra certified. In 2011, Daniele Ingemi started studying meteorology, attending a specialization course in synoptic meteorology and medium and...
Luca Lombroso is AMPRO Meteorologist, environmental communicator, lecturer and editor. He is a meteorologist consultant for various organizations, including Bologna Airport. He is a meteorologist...
After completing a bachelor’s degree in Physics at La Sapienza in Rome, she also obtained a master’s degree in Physics, with a specialisation in Geophysical-Space, at the University of L’Aquila....
Sergio Messina is Researcher Astronomer. He graduated in Physics in 1993 and, subsequently, got the PhD in Astrophysics in 1998 at the University of Catania. It has been since 2000 permanent...
Marco Virgilio is a journalist and communications operator registered in the national register. Scientific communicator, especially in the fields of Meteorology and Climatology. Freelance weather forecaster since 2001, both for the mass media and for public and private entities. Founder in 2002 of Meteopoint, a private company of weather services.Since 2003 he has edited and conducted weather strips and broadcasts on Science and Environment at the regional broadcaster Telefriuli. Expert in modeling analysis and evaluation of long-term scenarios. Forecaster in open air events, he supports sailors, mountaineers and sportsmen all over the world. He has collaborated with local and national weeklies.In 2008 he published ”Guida pratica al meteo per l'escursionista” (Practical Guide to the weather for hikers) (CO.EL. editions). In 2009 he received the first prize from the European Meteorological Society (EMS) in the Outreach & Communication Award section. Lecturer in Meteorology courses for training in the naturalist, mountaineer and hiker fields.Producer of nature documentaries for RAI, for private broadcasters and other entities. Associate and executive member of the Meteorological Union of Friuli Venezia Giulia (UMFVG Onlus) since 2002.
Enthusiastic about meteorology from an early age, after graduating in Atmospheric Physics and Meteorology at the Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences of Bologna, Luca Ciceroni works as a collaborator at the CNR (National Research Council) in the laboratories of the ISAC (Institute of Atmospheric and Climate Sciences).In 2005 he was hired by Sky Italia under the direction of Emilio Carelli as a reviewer meteorologist, presenter and weather-reporter for the SkyMeteo24 channel. In a few months Luca gains space in the channel and is entrusted with external services also for SkyTG24. After the positive experience as a weather-reporter in 2009, he will be entrusted with other assignments, always related to significant meteorological events, including the historic snowfall of 2012 in Rome.Since 2007 he has collaborated daily with RadioStudioDelta, such as a meteorologist. Since 2011 he has been a member of the Order of Journalists of Emilia Romagna as a journalist. In June 2018 he left Sky to pursue a career as a ‘freelancer‘. In September 2018 he approaches mobile journalism (MOJO) which, thanks to new technologies and closely linked to social platforms, allows to reach citizens in a transparent and rapid way. The goal is to be in the right place at the right time and that's just what a ‘meteo reporter’ needs.In September 2019, following the evaluation of the AMPRO Executive, he joined the first and only association of professional meteorologists in Italy. Browsing through the meteorologist's social profiles, it is easy to realise his passion for travel, nature and also for electronics, the latter linked above all to meteorological instruments.
Born in 1999, Mattia Sansone attended high school and was part of the school's web editorial team, dealing with environmental, social and cultural issues; in 2018 he obtained his diploma. Following...
Master's degree in atmospheric physics and meteorology from the Tor Vergata University of Rome, Costanza obtenined a Meteorologist certification according to the schemes complying with the recommendations of the World Meteorological Organization documents No. 1083, via training course during studies at Pratica di Mare Military Airport. Deepened topic of RGB satellite products via online course EUMETCAL. Graduate thesis in climatology, at the Institute of Marine Science, National Research Center: "Use of bias correction techniques to improve seasonal forecast. Case study: extreme heat of summer 2022 over Europe." Meteorologist and presenter for SKY Italia S.r.l.; for Rai RadioTelevisione Italiana S.p.a. Presenter and author of texts on weather conditions and forecasts, climate environment and major hazards, for regional and national programs, television and radio, social and web pages. He is currently pursuing research activities on the topic of his dissertation at ISMAR and collaborates with a science popularization association in schools.
Paola Cirino is a experienced content writer specializing in the tourism sector. She holds a degree with honors in Cultural Heritage Conservation from the Suor Orsola Benincasa University of Naples. As a freelance writer, she contributes to various portals and online magazines, including Visit Italy, Italy Magazine, and Live in Italy Magazine.While tourism remains her primary area of expertise, Paola has also written extensively on current affairs and lifestyle topics.A passionate traveler and culture enthusiast, she spends several months each year living as a digital nomad, drawing inspiration from her global experiences.
Paolo Pierobon is based in the province of Como, in the Lombardy region of Italy. A lifelong enthusiast of meteorology, he has cultivated extensive knowledge in the field through independent study and created a local amateur weather website to share forecasts and insights.With a strong passion for travel and tourism, Paolo holds a bachelor's degree in Tourism, Management, and Territory. He is the author of a personal blog where he publishes in-depth articles on a wide range of tourism-related topics. His expertise spans various aspects of the industry, reflecting a deep, long-standing interest that began in childhood. In addition to tourism, Paolo writes about subjects such as mountain landscapes, photography, and social media marketing—areas that reflect his personal interests.He also remains actively informed about current events, environmental sustainability, and broader environmental issues.
Jacopo Bridda holds a degree in Meteorology from the Universities of Trento and Innsbruck. He gained expertise in climate and environmental dynamics during his time as a researcher in atmospheric sciences at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste.In addition to his scientific background, Jacopo is a freelance videomaker and content creator, producing captivating content for the Veneto Region to showcase its cultural and environmental heritage. His work frequently addresses climate change, using visually compelling and informative storytelling to raise awareness.Through his YouTube channel, Jacopo shares adventures, travels and experiences, blending his passion for nature and storytelling. He is dedicated to creating impactful projects that merge his expertise in climate science with his talent for videography, inspiring and educating audiences worldwide.
Alessio Colella holds a degree in Navigation Science and Technology with a specialization in Climate Science. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Environmental Phenomena and Risks at the University of Naples ‘Parthenope’, where he is developing the ocean simulation model PARSOM. As a research fellow, he actively participates in international scientific projects and has collaborated with institutions such as the Institut des Géosciences de l'Environnement in Grenoble. His research has been presented at both national and international conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals and proceedings in the field of physical oceanography.In addition to his academic work, Alessio has built a solid career as a meteorologist. Since 2018, he has collaborated with radio and television broadcasters, including Radionorba, providing weekly weather forecasts for Southern Italy. Since 2020, he has also contributed forecast articles for national online media, covering short-, medium-, and long-term weather trends.His work is marked by a strong interdisciplinary approach and a clear commitment to scientific communication.
Portugal Writing Team
Alfredo Graça graduated in Geography from the Faculty of Letters of the University of Porto (FLUP) in 2017. In 2018, he presented a project at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto about...
Joana Campos graduated in Geography from the Faculty of Letters of the University of Porto, in 2017. She is currently attending the last year of the Master's in Risks, Cities and Spatial Planning, at...
He has a degree and a Masters in Geography (with an average mark of 20). He has a PhD in Geography and Regional Planning from the University of Minho and a PhD in Geography - Global Change and Natural...
Graduated in Geography from the Faculty of Letters of the University of Porto in 2012, João Tomás acquired love for climatology during his degree, and especially during his Master's in Risks, Cities...
Paula Gonçalves graduated in Geography (2014) and Master in Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Planning (2016) by the Faculty of Letters of the University of Porto, where she found her...
Teresa Abrantes has a degree in Physics from the Faculty of Sciences of Lisbon with 35 years of service at the Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere formerly the Institute of Meteorology. She...
Rita Caeiro graduated in Journalism from the Escola Superior de Comunicação Social (ESCS) in 2020. In the same year, she began a postgraduate programme in Social Education and Community Intervention...
José Miguel Dias graduated in Geography and Regional Planning from the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences of Nova University Lisbon and has a postgraduate degree in Sustainable Urbanism and Spatial...
Teresa Silveira has a bachelor's degree in Languages and Secretarial Services from ISCAP - Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração do Porto, a post-graduate degree in Labour Law from Universidade Católica do Porto (UCP) and an MBA from ISAG - Instituto Superior de Administração e Gestão.She has been a professional journalist for over 25 years (C.P. 3770). She started writing for the Amarante Secondary School Students' Association newspaper at the end of the 9th grade and never stopped doing journalism: for Jornal da Terra (Amarante), A Página da Educação (Porto), Vida Económica, Vida Judiciária and Público. She has also collaborated with Jornal de Negócios.At Público, she has been writing about agriculture, agri-food, forestry, fisheries and the sea economy since 2020. Since 2000 she has collaborated with Vida Económica, where in 2015 she created the AgroVida supplement, dedicated to the agricultural and agri-food sector. In 2019, she began a monthly partnership between AgroVida and Antena 1 radio's Portugal em Direto program. She occasionally comments on agricultural issues on SIC-Notícias.
With a degree in Social and Cultural Communication from Universidade Católica Portuguesa (1993-1998), she launched her journalism career at A Capital, reporting on Lisbon and its surrounding...
Born in Lisbon and having lived in the capital for 27 years, he is currently based in Trás-os-Montes, in northeastern Portugal. Naturally inquisitive and driven by a restless curiosity, he has long been passionate about understanding the world through geography.He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography (2012–2015) and a Master’s degree in Physical Geography and Land Planning (2015–2018) from the University of Lisbon, as well as a postgraduate diploma in Cadastre (2023–2024) from the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra. His enduring interest in geography may eventually lead him to pursue further academic study, potentially a PhD.Throughout his career, he has explored multiple dimensions of geography. He began as a lifeguard, where he developed a keen understanding of coastal dynamics. He later moved into the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), taking on roles as a technician, sales representative, and software support specialist. However, the most challenging and rewarding experience has been teaching geography.He has published articles in various national and international journals over the years, contributing to the dissemination of geographic knowledge.A geographer at heart since childhood, the world is no stranger to him. Every location presents an opportunity to explore the connections between people and their surroundings. Wherever he goes, he consistently identifies patterns in geography, geomorphology, geology, and the physical and human forces that shape the landscape.
Argentina Writing Team
With a degree in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Buenos Aires, Christian Garavaglia knew how to turn his passion into his profession from the age of 12. He developed his career during...
Cindy Fernández studied a Bachelor's Degree in Atmospheric Sciences, with an orientation in Agrometeorology, at the University of Buenos Aires/a>. Since the first years of her meteorology career, she...
Marina Fernandez has a solid background in natural sciences, which allows her to understand the physical processes that occur in the atmosphere, and the complexity of the interactions with the rest of...
Mariela de Diego has a degree in Communication Sciences with a specialisation in journalism from the University of Buenos Aires and she is studying a master's degree in Scientific Communication.Since...
Enzo Campetella is a meteorologist who graduated from the University of Buenos Aires in 1993. In addition to his training in meteorology, he is a surface meteorological observer. For just over 3 years...
Meteorologist and scientific journalist, he has a degree in environment and is a Ph.D. student in Geography. He completed specialisations and postgraduate courses in Climate Change, Smart Cities,...
Journalist, he has a degree in Journalism with Audiovisual Orientation and is also a radio and television broadcaster.He has worked in the most important media in Argentina, in print, radio and...
Leonardo De Benedictis holds a Bachelor's Degree in Atmospheric Sciences with a focus on Synoptic Meteorology and graduated from the University of Buenos Aires in 2006. He also took courses such as "Seminar on Aeronautical Operational Meteorology" and "Course on Analysis and Interpretation of Satellite Images" both given at the National Meteorological Service. In addition, he completed the "IV Ibero-American Course on Satellite Meteorology" given by the training center of the Spanish Cooperation - EUMETSAT in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.Currently, he specialises in weather broadcasting in media such as Radio Continental since 2007 and Canal Rural from 2013 to date, as well as other radio media, such as Radio 10, Los 40 principales, Radio Pop, Rock & Pop among others, and television media, such as 360 Tv.Together with Doctors from the University of Buenos Aires he presented scientific papers como “Relationship Between the Occurrence of South American Low Level Jet and Daily Precipitation and Temperature Extreme Events” en el 1° International CLIVAR Science Conference en Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He also participated in the 9th and 10th CONGREMET, presenting papers on synoptic meteorology in the "XIV Jornadas de Jovens Pesquisadores da AUGM" of the Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil and at the "4th International Verification Methods Workshop", Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) in Helsinki, Finland.In October 2009, he was awarded the Diploma of Honor for "Meritorious Performance" by the National Meteorological Service.
She studied Social Communication with a focus on Communication Planning at the Universidad Nacional de La Plata and began her professional career working for online media and digital marketing...
Soledad Maciel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Sciences and is currently completing her undergraduate thesis at the University of Buenos Aires. Guided by a strong scientific foundation and a deep commitment to public service, she chose to study the atmosphere not only to understand its complexities, but also to communicate that knowledge effectively to the general public and decision-makers—contributing to the protection of lives and property.She began her academic path in Chemical Engineering at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) before earning a scholarship through the Atmospheric Sciences Human Resources Program. In 2012, she became a certified meteorologist and immediately joined the National Meteorological Service of Argentina, where she worked as a forecaster for nearly a decade.Since 2013, she has also served as an advisor to the Civil Defense Directorate of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires, supporting the development and implementation of emergency operational plans for weather-related hazards—an ongoing role she continues to fulfill.With the conviction that teaching is one of the most powerful ways to learn, she has devoted herself to science education and outreach. Her experience includes teaching students from public and private high schools, as well as training yachting professionals, firefighters and emergency responders, pilots and flight dispatchers at LAN Argentina, non-commissioned officers of the Argentine Navy, and meteorology students at the National University of La Plata.She has also contributed in a volunteer capacity as a board member of the Argentine Center of Meteorologists (CAM) from 2018 to 2020, and again since 2022.Driven by her passion for science communication and public engagement, she joined the LN+ news channel in early 2025 for a temporary assignment. Her goal: to deepen her understanding of how society engages with meteorological information and to help transform complex data into actionable insight for all audiences.As of 2025, she joins the Meteored team in Argentina, where she will lead and develop the organization’s media outreach efforts as its national spokesperson.
Brazil Writing Team
Meteorologist who graduated from the Institute of Astronomy, Geophysics and Atmospheric Sciences of the University of São Paulo. Later joined the group of meteorologists from SOMAR Meteorologia,...
Meteorologist graduated from the Institute of Astronomy, Geophysics and Atmospheric Sciences (IAG) of the University of São Paulo (USP), worked as meteorologist at the Fundação de Estudos e Pesquisas...
Physicist and Master in Astrophysics from USP, Roberta is currently a PhD student in Astrophysics at the same university. She specialises in Computational Physics and Artificial Intelligence. She is...
He has a degree in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Guayaquil (UDG), Faculty of Agronomy (2010), and a master's degree in Climate Change from the Escola Superior Politécnica do Litoral...
Flávia built her academic career over the years at the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Meteorology in 2014, obtained a Master's degree in...
Ana Maria is a meteorologist with a degree from the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) and holds both a master’s and a PhD in Atmospheric Sciences from the Institute of Astronomy, Geophysics, and...
João is an Amazonian journalist with a degree in Social Communication from the Federal University of Pará (UFPA) and a master's degree in Communication Sciences from the New University of Lisbon...
Meteorologist with a degree from the Federal University of Itajubá (UNIFEI), earned in 2022. During undergraduate studies, conducted research in diverse meteorological fields, including lightning microphysics ("Characterization of the Electrical and Physical Properties of Storms in Southeast Brazil") and atmospheric modeling ("Evaluation of WRF Performance in Simulating an Extreme Precipitation Event over Southern Minas Gerais, Brazil").Currently pursuing a master's degree in Environment and Water Resources at UNIFEI, specializing in atmospheric modeling. His research focuses on enhancing weather predictability at the Minas Gerais Center for Weather and Climate Forecast Studies (CEpreMG). Additionally, he develops meteorological products and provides professional weather forecasting services for television news programs.
Talita Cristina is a content writer with a degree in Marketing and is currently studying Journalism at FMU University. She works in the editorial production of news websites, covering current affairs, culture, science, and society.She has worked with Metro International, where she was responsible for reporting, daily news writing, evergreen articles, and metric analysis. With experience in SEO-focused content and digital platforms, her writing combines journalistic technique with digital fluency.Talita has written for various audiences and industries, always prioritizing clarity, accuracy, and consistency in the information she presents.Currently, she works as a freelance writer, contributing to news outlets and editorial projects across multiple niches.
Germany Writing Team
Leon Beurer is an enthusiastic math freak, which then encouraged him to study Mathematics at the University of Cologne. The course made him a lot of friends. He has always had a lot of interest in...
Johannes Habermehl has always been fascinated by the weather, having aroused his interest early in life. He was born in Lingen and has lived in beautiful Mainz since childhood. There, he observes the...
Kathy Schrey experienced her favourite weather and climate while living in England and studying Criminology and Sociology at the Manchester Metropolitan University. In connection with her studies, her...
Studied German language and literature, computer science and various cultural studies at the Free University of Berlin and the University of Leipzig. Lives in the Berlin area.After being involved...
Markus Köss lives in Cologne and has been fascinated by the weather and climate since childhood. To this day, his passion lies in snow and thunderstorms.He studied geography at the University of...
Ralf Roschlau, based in Lauffen am Neckar, has held executive roles throughout his extensive career, including 18 years as Managing Director of international companies in Germany and Italy. He has...
Anna E. Poth is a freelance journalist based in Germany, specializing in scientific topics with a focus on making complex information accessible and engaging for a broad audience. With a strong...
Stefanie Bisping studied English, German and Political Science at the University of Münster and the University of Reading in England. She began her journalism career with an internship at Westdeutsche Zeitung, laying the foundation for a successful career in travel writing.As a seasoned travel journalist, Stefanie contributes to leading newspapers and magazines in Germany and Austria. Her work has taken her across the globe—from the Arctic landscapes of Spitsbergen to the shores of Tasmania. In addition to her journalism, she is the author of several travel books, most recently Lesereise Obere Adria: Das Spiel des Lichts in der Lagune.Since 2018, Stefanie has been recognized among the top ten "Travel Journalists of the Year". She has earned the number one spot in the rankings for 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025—an acknowledgment of her exceptional storytelling and dedication to the craft.
Editor
Franziska is an editor with 14 years of experience in journalism and public relations.She started her career in journalism at a national newspaper, where she wrote three years about local, political and cultural topics. She transferred to the corporate communications department of a University Medical Center. There she led the online-magazine, interviewed doctors and wrote articles related to health and science for the patient magazine.As part of a multi-year assignment with a medical device manufacturer, Franziska prepared information for the company website and intranet, designed the content for the German and English-language newsletter and was responsible for press inquiries.At the moment she is working as a freelance writer. Her favorite topics are travel, education and food.
United Kingdom Writing Team
Clarissa Wright holds a BSc Geology & Petroleum from the University of Aberdeen in 2013, and an MSc Applied & Petroleum Micropalaeontology from the University of Birmingham. She began her career in...
Kerry is a freelance writer and editor, specialising in science and health-related topics. As a freelance writer, her work has appeared in many scientific and medical magazines and websites, including...
Helena Mottram graduated with her first degree in BSc Meteorology and Climate at the University of Reading in 2017. She was then trained and worked as a Meteorologist for MeteoGroup UK where she wrote...
Catherine Early is a freelance journalist and editor who has specialised in environmental issues for more than 15 years. She writes about topics including climate change, energy, waste, biodiversity,...
Lee is a UK-based journalist and copywriter who has been writing about science and technology for over a decade. Kick-starting his journalism career at the B2B tech tabloid The INQUIRER in 2012, he...
Stephanie studied at the Queen Mary University of London, achieving first-class honours for her BSc Biology degree. Stephanie went on to study the ageing genes in naked mole rats as part of her MSc in...
Hattie graduated with her Master’s in Science degree in Palaeontology with Geology in May 2024 at the University of Birmingham. During her time at University, she completed an internship for the...
Mazz Cummings' BSc Ecology studies at the University of Aberdeen have included a 6-month study exchange at the University of Tromsø in northern Norway, during which time she wrote and illustrated a...
Bilal Khalid is a final-year student in meteorology and climate at the University of Reading, a leading institution in atmospheric sciences. With a deep understanding of the complexities of weather systems, Bilal recognizes the importance of transforming intricate meteorological data into clear, engaging content that is accessible to a wide audience. He is proficient in data analysis, modeling, and writing, with a strong passion for meteorology. Bilal excels at presenting information in a manner that resonates with diverse audiences, a skill further honed through his part-time role as a tutor.His strong writing abilities, developed throughout his academic career and fueled by his love for reading, complement his drive for excellence. Additionally, Bilal embraces new challenges, as evidenced by his hobbies in photography, art, and language learning, consistently striving to deliver high-quality work in all his endeavors.
Juan Garcia Valencia is a PhD candidate in meteorology at the University of Reading, where he focuses on monsoon variability and the influence of sea surface temperature patterns. He holds a degree in Geography from the University of Oxford, where his research explored global kilometre-scale simulations of the South American Monsoon.With a deep passion for tropical weather, climate modeling, and climate change, Juan is committed to making meteorology more accessible. He actively engages in science communication through university societies and leads his department’s meteorology blog, where he breaks down complex forecasts and climate science for a broader audience.In addition to his academic pursuits, Juan has collaborated with institutions such as the Walker Institute and the World Resources Institute, producing written and video content aimed at both policymakers and the public. His dedication to bridging science and society led him to participate in COP29 as an observer, advocating for the integration of scientific insights into global climate policy.
Passionate about communicating science, Ameya graduated from The University of Sheffield and worked in the genetics testing industry for 10 years before taking the leap into writing for science...
A passionate meteorologist with a Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Meteorology and Climate from the University of Reading, awarded under the fully funded UK Government Chevening Scholarship. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Climate Science at the University of Leicester, as part of the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) and the University of Leicester’s Water and Climate Group, funded by CENTA UKRI (UK Government). His research focuses on understanding the philosophy behind energy balance models and improving the representation of the hydrological cycle within them, in collaboration with the University of Reading and the UK Met Office. Nedim is also a national weather anchor and columnist for many media outlets in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Since October 2023, he has been an elected member of the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS).
Chile Writing Team
From an early age she showed a love for science, which she pursued by studying Meteorology at the University of Valparaíso, Chile.She has developed her career by contributing to different social and...
Meteorologist having graduated from the University of Valparaiso, Chile. Viviana has a Master and Doctorate of Science in Meteorology from the University of São Paulo, Brazil. She specialized in regional modelling for the study of local circulations and impacts of urban surfaces on the atmosphere, as well as the transport and dispersion of atmospheric pollutants. She did postdoctoral work in the Electrical Engineering Postgraduate Program at UTFPR, Brazil.While studying in Chile, and later in Brazil, she was an assistant professor of synoptic meteorology. At the beginning of her career, she worked as a meteorologist and as a weather forecast presenter at Radio Valentin Letelier, from the University of Valparaíso. She is currently director of MeteoData in Brazil, a company that provides services in the area of data analysis and information technology. In Chile, she carries out scientific outreach and consulting through Nimbus Meteorology in the area of atmospheric sciences. Since September 2019, she has been editor-in-chief and coordinator of the news section of Meteored in Chile.
Reina holds a degree in Meteorology from the University of Valparaiso, a Diploma in University Teaching from the University of Santiago de Chile and a Master in Environmental Education from the...
Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology from the University of Havana (Cuba) in 2017 and Diploma in Environmental Management, linked with Land-use Planning, from the Higher Institute of Applied Sciences and...
Gabriela Aceitón Cortés is a journalist from the Universidad de Las Américas and holds a Master's in Scientific, Medical and Environmental Communication from the Barcelona School of Management at...
Catalina is a Marine Biologist from the Universidad Católica del Norte and holds a Master of Science degree in Production, Management and Conservation of Natural Resources from the Universidad de Los...
Tania has a degree in agricultural engineering from the Universidad de Concepción in Chile. During her professional training, she worked for agricultural companies such as Vivero Plant & Fruit,...
Journalist specialising in science communication. She graduated from the University of Santiago de Chile and holds a degree in Science Communication from the University of Chile. She worked as a...
Meteorologist (BS) from the University of Valparaíso, MSc in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Chile, Degree in Scientific Communication from the University of Chile and Degree in...
Graduated in 2015 with a degree in Meteorology at the Higher Institute of Technologies and Applied Sciences (Instec), belonging to the Havana University, Cuba. Master in Environment, with a specialization in Environmental Management and Planning, in the Faculty of Engineering of the Universidad de Santiago de Chile.He worked for two years at the Institute of Meteorology of Cuba, specifically in the provincial meteorological center Artemisa - Mayabeque, where he participated in the elaboration of local forecasts, the emission and diffusion of these in the different radio stations of the country. Then he continued his professional development in the company SGS Chile as Project Engineer, specializing in meteorological forecasts focused on air quality in Chile and where he has been working for more than five years. He has several courses related to Chilean environmental legislation and the title of Lead Auditor in Integrated Management Systems awarded by the Universidad de Santiago de Chile.
Caro Aliaga is a journalist with a degree in Social Communication from the University of La Serena.With more than fifteen years' experience, she has collaborated with various specialized publications, covering culture, education, the environment, gastronomy and tourism in Chile and abroad.She is the content curator for the Gastronomic Academy of Chile and a writer for the platform Meer, where she has published several articles on culinary culture, travel and trends.She is the founder and director of the gastronomy and tourism media outlet Como me gusta and co-founder of the Apimedicina International Centre, which is dedicated to the world of bees.She is currently a member of Aptur Chile (Association of Tourism Journalists) and is studying for a degree in Gastronomic Studies at Andrés Bello University.
Francisca Jofré, a graduate in Geophysics from the University of Concepción, is currently finalizing her thesis project for the Master's degree in Meteorology and Climatology at the University of...
United States Writing Team
She completed her Bachelor Degree in Meteorology at the Higher Institute of Applied Sciences and Technologies University (InsTEC) in Havana, Cuba in 2015, where she worked as a professor of...
Jenniffer Guerra is a meteorologist originally from Cuba, currently part of the Telemundo 51 team in South Florida. She provides weather updates and scientific reports for the Spanish-speaking...
With a Bachelor of Science in Operational Meteorology and a minor in Broadcast and Communications from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Khiana has embarked on a dynamic career at the intersection...
Emmy award-winning, American Meteorological Society Certified Broadcast Meteorologist. Strong media and communication professional with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) focused in Meteorology from...
Kathryn studied meteorology and geography at the State University of New York at Oneonta, graduating with her Bachelor of Science in 2022. Weather has always been a fascination for her. She would...
Mike grew up in central New Jersey, less than an hour outside of New York City. After graduating from Rutgers University with a B.S. in Meteorology, Mike’s passion for extreme weather brought him to...
Bradlyn Oakes is an award-winning international broadcast meteorologist, climate journalist, and author with over a decade of experience delivering impactful weather and climate stories across media...
Fawzia Ahsan is a multimedia journalist, researcher, and communications specialist with over a decade of experience covering human rights, international relations, and political developments across Iran, Afghanistan, and the Middle East. She holds a master’s degree in international relations and dual bachelor’s degrees in international studies and English Language & Literature.Fawzia grew up in Afghanistan, and now lives in Virginia, USA. She has reported on the impacts of climate change on Afghan communities and advocates for policies aimed at reducing its impact on vulnerable societies.She has been working with Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty, since 2005, producing in-depth reports, conducting expert interviews, and creating multimedia content. A native Persian (Farsi/Dari) speaker, Fawzia also has extensive experience in translation between Persian and English. Recently, she has been focusing on digital storytelling and cross-cultural communication, contributing to platforms that reach international audiences.
Elizabeth Boyd is a skilled freelance writer with 15 years of experience crafting engaging content for numerous industries on a wide range of topics. Her diverse work background - ranging from sales rep and English tutor to paralegal, AI trainer, and travel specialist – supports her ability to write knowledgeably on a vast range of subjects.Family, travel, and a love of words are a few of the things Elizabeth is passionate about. She spent most of her formative years living abroad as a U.S. Army brat and then, dependent Army wife. She eventually settled in the U.S. in the state of Colorado where she raised her four children. However, her love of the beach and a warm climate finally won out, and she relocated to Florida in 2023.Elizabeth graduated from Pikes Peak State College in 2004 with an associate degree in paralegal studies. Inspired by her love of travel, she became a Dream Vacations franchise co-owner with her daughter in September 2023. She also provides Quality Assurance services for Scale AI, a leader in the fast-emerging Generative AI training industry.