Luciano Lourenço

Luciano Lourenço is the director of the Scientific Research Center for Forest Fires at the University of Coimbra. He has been a prominent voice in the study of forest fires in Portugal, particularly highlighting the significant impact of extreme wildfires that have emerged since 2017. His research emphasizes the alarming trend of increasing fire intensity and the challenges posed by megafires, which require advanced strategies for prevention and management.