Mrs. Elisa Quarta | Environmental restoration | Best Researcher Award
Mrs. Elisa Quarta at Università del Salento, Italy
👨🎓 Profile
📜 Summary
Biologist with a strong focus on ecotoxicology and environmental sustainability. Proven expertise in microbiological assessment in aquaculture and innovative methodologies for marine environmental remediation. Skilled in scientific communication and project management, with a passion for education and public engagement.
🎓 Education
- Master’s Degree in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Sustainability (LM-75) from University of Siena (2021).
- Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences (LM-75) from University of Salento (2018).
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences (L-13) from University of Salento (2016).
💼 Professional Experience
Currently serving as a Research Fellow at C.N.R. – I.R.S.A. in Taranto, working on the REMEDIA project, focusing on microbiological health assessments in aquaculture. Previously a Scholar at University of Salento (2023) for the Fish RISE project, evaluating fish health in mariculture settings. Also held a position as a Research Assistant at C.N.R. – I.R.S.A. (2022–2023), involved in assessing microplastics. Began my career as an Intern at University of Salento (2020–2021), where I researched polychaete cultivation and innovative fish feed.
🔬 Research Interests
My research interests include microbial ecology and health in aquaculture, bioremediation techniques for marine environments, the impact of microplastics on aquatic ecosystems, and sustainable aquaculture practices and food safety.
🛠️ Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, R, GIS, and statistical analysis. Strong organizational and communication skills, with extensive experience in public engagement and scientific dissemination.
Growth Performance of Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819 under an Innovative Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture System (IMTA) in the Mar Grande of Taranto (Mediterranean Sea, Italy)
- Author: Arduini, D., Portacci, G., Giangrande, A., Quarta, E., Stabili, L.
- Journal: Water (Switzerland)
- Year: 2023
Microbiological and chemical analysis of macroalgae biomasses in an Integrated Mariculture System
- Author: Stabili, L., Acquaviva, M.I., Cavallo, R.A., Verri, T., Quarta, E.
- Journal: 2023 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for the Sea; Learning to Measure Sea Health Parameters, MetroSea 2023 – Proceedings
- Year: 2023
Microplastic evidence and removal from the seaweed bioremediator Chaetomorpha linum
- Author: Stabili, L., Licciano, M., Giotta, L., Cecere, E., Quarta, E.
- Journal: 2022 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for the Sea; Learning to Measure Sea Health Parameters, MetroSea 2022 – Proceedings
- Year: 2022