MANA | Modelling and Algorithms for NAture and the environment

About me
Matteo Masi, founder of MANA Consulting, is an environmental engineer with over 10 years of experience in scientific and technological innovation applied to environmental challenges.
Graduated with honors from the University of Florence and holding a PhD in Environmental Engineering from the University of Pisa, he has developed solid expertise in numerical modelling of environmental processes and in the application of advanced technologies for sustainable resource management.
His professional career has covered several fields, with a particular focus on hydrological and hydrogeological modeling, pollutant transport, and soil and water decontamination techniques. His academic background and professional experience allow him to provide high-level scientific consulting to address complex environmental challenges.
Since 2023, through MANA Consulting, he has been supporting companies and public institutions in the development of research and innovation projects, with activities strongly oriented towards the adoption of emerging technologies.
The main areas of expertise include:
- Advanced numerical modelling and machine learning algorithms for the simulation and forecast of environmental processes.
- Hydrological modelling and contaminant transport, supporting planning, water resource management, and contaminated site remediation.
- Design and implementation of IoT sensor networks for continuous environmental monitoring, integrated with cloud-based solutions for real-time data collection and analysis.
- Support to research, development, and innovation (R&D) for companies and public institutions, from concept to prototyping up to technology validation.

About us
Matteo works with a network of professionals specialized in different fields. This collaborative structure allows MANA Consulting's team to address complex and multidisciplinary projects, relying on the expertise of specialists and ensuring innovative and tailored solutions for every client’s needs.

Qualified supplier of ARTES 4.0
Since 2025, MANA Consulting has been listed in the registry of qualified service providers of ARTES 4.0 (“Advanced Robotics and Enabling Digital Technologies & Systems 4.0”), one of the eight High Specialization Competence Centers recognized by the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy under the National Industry 4.0 Plan.