📜 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.