Marine Biologist Specializing in Ecology and Biodiversity

• Conducted field surveys using sediment grabs (Van Veen), sediment traps, Niskin bottles, CTD profiling, and ROVs, along with real-time wave and current monitoring, generating baseline data for long-term environmental monitoring and impact assessments. • Performed laboratory analyses including macrofauna identification, chlorophyll quantification, and environmental parameter processing, supporting ecological status evaluations and marine impact studies. • Drafted technical documentation, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), and developed GIS-based spatial maps, ensuring compliance with national and EU marine legislation (MSFD, WFD) and informing environmental monitoring strategies.

• Conducted research on PFAS contamination in Veneto Region's water, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to identify and map contaminated zones while assessing associated ecological and human health risks. • Developed and implement awareness initiatives reaching 100+ community members and businesses, promoting best practices for PFAS mitigation and sustainable water management. • Managed compliance with EU environmental regulations on PFAS chemical pollutant, integrating EU directives and REACH requirements into project planning, reporting and sustainable environmental management practices. • Supported the preparation of a comprehensive proposal for the national Enactus competition, incorporating research, policy insights, and stakeholder collaboration to create solutions aligned with the UN Agenda 2030 SDGs.

•Investigated the effects of urbanization on marine biodiversity, with a specialized focus on artificial structures and their ecological implications. •Successfully identified and cataloged over 400 marine species, contributing to critical biodiversity databases and advancing ecological research. •Conducted sample collection using quadrats and diving surveys across diverse marine habitats, followed by precise species identification to support robust ecological analyses. •Collaborated on ecological experiments in the Venice Lagoon, analyzing species diversity and assessing the impacts of urbanization on coastal ecosystems. •Executed advanced data analysis using R, ensuring the generation of accurate, reliable, and statistically robust insights for scientific publications. •Provided expert care and husbandry in aquarium environments, maintaining optimal aquatic health standards and ensuring best practices in animal welfare.