Maurizio Pinna

Maurizio Pinna is an Associate Professor in Ecology at the University of Salento, specializing in aquatic ecosystem dynamics. He investigates spatial patterns of organic detritus decomposition, benthic macroinvertebrate guild organization, and effects of climate change/invasive species on aquatic communities. Since 2000, he has led 10+ international/national projects (including INTERREG, FP7, H2020) and teaches Ecological Indicators, Biomonitoring, and Applied Ecology.

His research employs experimental design to analyze taxonomic/size structures of benthic communities in transitional waters. Pinna serves as Associate Editor for Transitional Waters Bulletin and Nature Conservation, reviewing for journals like Hydrobiologia and PLOS ONE. He mentors PhD/post-doc researchers and has supervised 30+ theses on ecological monitoring and marine restoration.