Deep Blue
Giorgio Sestili is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in science communication and risk management. Currently serving as the Head of Communications at Deep Blue since October 2014, Giorgio oversees external communication strategies and leads dissemination efforts for EU-funded research projects. Additionally, Giorgio operates a consulting firm focused on science and risk communication, digital PR, and multichannel content creation. As a scientific journalist and data analyst collaborating with prominent Italian media outlets, Giorgio has played a significant role in data analysis related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Other notable positions include Editor in Chief at Parallelozero and various moderator roles at events such as the Rome Science Festival and WMF2023. Giorgio holds a Master's degree in Physics from Sapienza Università di Roma and a Master in EU-Projects Design & Management from Europa Business School.
Deep Blue
Deep Blue specialises in research and consulting on human-centred design and validation in transport, manufacturing, healthcare, and environment. Our mission is to help organisations innovate by analysing problems and procedures, designing tailored solutions and validating them in the field. We provide consultancy in human factors, safety, security, and sustainability, as well as professional training. RESEARCH For us, research is the best path to successful innovation. Through research, we can understand what users need and the complexities of modern systems and organisations, explore the future of science and technology, and be at the forefront of innovation. SERVICES We provide human-centred solutions to increase the performance and safety of systems, through technological and organisational innovation. We help organisations identify and understand their areas of improvement and their strengths, conducting human factors gap analyses. We intervene at different levels, designing tools, procedures, processes and workplaces. The most successful ideas, methods and tools developed in our research work are also used in our consultancy and training activities. A LONG HISTORY Founded in 2001, Deep Blue has gained an international reputation thanks to its extensive high-quality contribution in the field of aviation and air traffic control. We are the first SME company for number of projects in safety and aviation under H2020. Deep Blue served the European Commission, Eurocontrol and SESAR Joint Undertaking, among other EU bodies. MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM Deep Blue employs about 30 professionals with competencies in engineering, computer science, psychology, sociology, communication, interaction design, web design, mathematics, and business administration. Our staff is carefully selected, fully trained and encouraged to continue specialisation. The quality of our research and consultancy is confirmed by the outstanding record of scientific publications.