Andrea Aquino
@andreaaquino
Experienced geoscientist specializing in paleoclimate proxies, sedimentology, and environmental research.
GermanyWhat I'm looking for
I am a Ph.D.-trained geoscientist with extensive experience in paleoclimate reconstruction, sedimentology, and applied mineralogy focused on cultural heritage protection and environmental remediation.
I have led field campaigns, developed new proxies from sediment archives, managed PhD-level research projects, and supervised students and interns across university research centers in Germany and Italy.
My teaching experience includes sedimentology, stratigraphy, and practical geology courses and excursions, complemented by laboratory expertise in mineralogical and petrological analyses.
Beyond academia, I bring practical outdoor leadership and rescue experience from glacier guiding and alpine rescue, plus long-term volunteer leadership in conservation organizations—skills that reinforce my project management and fieldwork capabilities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin
Universität Tübingen
Nov 2021 - Oct 2025 (3 years 11 months)
Led research on climate change using sediment archives, developed new proxies for paleoclimate reconstructions, ran field campaigns, and supervised students and interns while teaching sedimentology and stratigraphy.
Ranger / Freiwillige
Guardia Nazionale Ambientale
Feb 2014 - Apr 2023 (9 years 2 months)
Voluntary conservation ranger with leadership roles across district and regional levels, coordinating local conservation activities and community engagement.
Bergretter
CNSAS Toscana
Nov 2014 - Jan 2022 (7 years 2 months)
Qualified mountain rescuer in the national alpine and cave rescue corps, conducting technical rescue operations and search missions in the Tuscan region.
Doktorandin
Universität Pisa
Nov 2018 - Oct 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Managed a PhD project in applied mineralogy and petrology focused on heritage conservation, resource recycling and environmental remediation, performing laboratory work and supervising bachelor students.
Freiberufliche Gletscherführerin
Self Employed
Jan 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 11 months)
Provided glacier guiding and assisted in glacier guide training in Iceland, leading outdoor tourism activities and ensuring client safety during expeditions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Padua
Master of Science, Forest Sciences
2023 - 2025
Grade: 110/110
Completed M.Sc. in Forest Sciences with curriculum in Forest and Land Management; thesis on effects of skid trails on soil moisture and vegetation indices using satellite data.
University of Pisa
Doctor of Philosophy, Geosciences
2018 - 2021
Completed Ph.D. in Geosciences researching decay of natural and artificial stones in historic buildings and developing new restoration methods.
University of Florence
Master of Science, Geosciences and Technologies
2014 - 2016
Grade: 106/110
Completed M.Sc. in Geosciences and Technologies with thesis on mineralogy and fluid inclusion studies at the Montevecchio Pb-Zn deposit, Sardinia.
University of Florence
Bachelor of Science, Geosciences
2011 - 2014
Grade: 99/110
Completed B.Sc. in Geosciences with a project monitoring the historic centre of Volterra including data processing and interpretation.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
GermanyAuthorized to work in
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