Alfredo Altobelli

Alfredo Altobelli is a researcher at the Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, specializing in environmental biology and remote sensing applications. He actively contributes to interdisciplinary projects focused on ecological monitoring and climate change impacts.

• Affiliation: University of Trieste, Department of Life Sciences
• Research Interests: Environmental biology, remote sensing, plant ecophysiology, biodiversity monitoring, and climate change effects on terrestrial ecosystems

His work combines field measurements with satellite/drone-based remote sensing techniques to assess vegetation functional diversity and water stress patterns. Key projects include:

• Ecomosaico del Carso – Kraški ekomozaik (2021-2023)
• Monitoring of agro-forestry systems in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
• Drought impact studies on urban and natural tree populations

Publications highlight his expertise in:

• Integrating spectral diversity with functional traits analysis
• Hydraulic safety-efficiency trade-offs in plant communities
• Post-storm vegetation recovery monitoring