Chiara Romano

Chiara Romano is a marine ecologist and researcher at the University of Gastronomic Sciences, with a PhD in Animal Biology from the University of Palermo. Her career spans 16 years across Italy, the UK, Spain, and the USA, focusing on marine biodiversity and the effects of human activity on species physiology and distribution.

• Education: PhD in Animal Biology (University of Palermo)

Her research integrates taxonomy, ecology, and environmental science to study marine invertebrates in coastal and deep-sea environments. Key areas include anthropogenic disturbances, phylogeography, and population genetics for conservation. Her work on projects like SAFWA highlights her commitment to environmental sustainability.

Articles highlight trends in marine biodiversity, human impact assessment, and deep-sea ecology, utilizing molecular and morphological methods. She has received recognition through a Marie Curie IEO grant and has mentored 25 university students across three continents.