Oriol Teixido

Oriol has an extensive professional experience across diverse settings, such as modelling, monitoring, strategy, research, and policy, in both the private and public sectors. During his more than 18 years’ experience in the environmental field, Oriol has acquired a strong expertise and motivation in implementing research to promote science-based policy and effective decision-making. Oriol has a robust technical education and ongoing training and development. He is highly skilled at managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, consistently delivering successful outcomes.

Some of his key achievements include leading the development of the first air quality modelling and forecasting system for the Barcelona City, and for the Abu Dhabi emirate; studying the natural and anthropogenic composition of particulate matter (PM_2.5) in the Arabian Peninsula; publishing the first Air Emissions Inventory for the Abu Dhabi emirate, leading the first Atmospheric Research Expedition from Spain to Abu Dhabi (AREAD) on board of EAD research vessel, implementing the first remote sensing of real-world vehicle emissions in Abu Dhabi and advising on the most appropriate policies and interventions to the government agencies of Barcelona, Catalunya, Abu Dhabi, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

He has been an advisor and active member of several committees in the Abu Dhabi government, the United Arab Emirates Government, and the World Health Organisation (WHO) and since September 2023 he is the Middle East Associate Director for Air Quality and Climate Change in Ricardo.