Renzo Rosso

Renzo Rosso (Genoa, 1950) is an Italian hydrologist recognized for his contributions to water resources and environmental engineering. Early Life and Education Renzo Rosso was born in Genoa, Italy in 1950. He has been a professor at Polytechnic University of Milan since 1986. He attended public schools for primary education and Liceo Cassini for High school in Genoa. In 1975, he received his degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Genoa. His father was a Jazz musician in fascist Italy and a transportation engineer in the post-war period, and following in his footsteps, Rosso learned the rudiments of classical guitar by Maestro Vercelli. He later went on to become am amateur, and currently plays in a band called Figli di un Rio Minore ("Children of a Lesser River"). Major contributions Rosso was a full professor of Hydrology and Hydraulic Constructions at Politecnico di Milano for 35 years from 1986 to 2021. Since his retirement, he has continued teaching in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department as an Adjunct Professor.