Fabrizia Ratto

Dr. Fabrizia Ratto is a Lecturer in Global Health at the Department of Health Studies, Royal Holloway, University of London. She is affiliated with the School of Life Sciences and the Environment and serves as EDI lead and Disability & Neurodiversity network member in her department.

Education:

• PhD in Ecology (2018) from the University of Southampton
• MSc in Environmental Practice (2008) from Bournemouth University
• BSc in Natural Sciences (2004) from Università degli Studi di Milano

Research Interests:

• Insect conservation and human well-being, focusing on agroecology and sustainable agriculture
• Pollinator roles in medicinal plant survival and human health
• Insect ecology and conservation, particularly Lepidoptera
• Systematic reviews and meta-analysis methodologies

Recent Projects:

• Reintroduction of the Black-veined White butterfly in the UK
• Global assessment of pollinator dependence of medicinal plants
• Exploring farm management practices for biodiversity and carbon sequestration

Teaching:

• Module coordinator for Data Analysis and Research Skills (MSc)
• Lecturer in Food Security, Sustainability, and Biodiversity programs

Awards:

• Life Sciences Postgraduate Paper Prize (2018)

Advising & Grants:

• Mentor for multiple research projects on agroecology and biodiversity
• Collaborations with organizations like Ambios Ltd and Kew Gardens

Labs/Teams:

Member of the Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) research group.