Validated Expert info
Expert can perform the Lead expert role and Ad hoc expertise missions at network and programme level in relation to:
1. The design and delivery of (transnational) exchange and learning activities
2. Thematic expertise:
Climate Adaptation | Energy transition | Finance and resources | Strategic Urban Planning
3. Methods and tools for integrated and participatory approaches:
> Integrated and participatory design of strategies
> Securing funding and resourcing
Summary
Paola is an international consultant, currently contracted senior expert for the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) in Bruxelles (Belgium), having held similar positions for the EUAA Operations in Madrid (Spain) and Nicosia (Cyprus) from 2022 to Jan 2025. She has a PhD in Energy and Sustainability with a dissertation on “Energy transition and decentralization in Japan: a way towards sustainability” at the University of Perugia Deprt of Engineering (2025) and a Master in Lobbying and EU legislation at the school of Law of Rome 2 University, with expertise in Post Lisbon participation of elected national Assemblies of MS to the EU legislation process
She is currently a contracted Horizon Result Booster expert in clean energy (hydrogen) and raw materials with geographical expertise of, among others, China and African countries. She was also a member of the REGIO Community of Practitioners (CoPs) where she advised on State Aid and the ERDF. Further, she has expertise in circular economy, clean and affordable energy and research and innovation.
She has vast experience with EU projects funds related to cohesion policy, and the energy transition and has gained specific expertise in complex administrative procedures, EU budgetary State aid, audit, Simplified Cost Options, procurement, one2one negotiation with EU and national authorities.