Panitsa Maria

Panitsa Maria serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Biology at the University of Patras, focusing on biodiversity assessment, conservation biology, and Mediterranean flora.

• Education: Degree and PhD in Biology from University of Patras

Her research interests span:

• Taxonomic, functional, and phylogenetic diversity of plants
• Island biogeography and habitat conservation
• Citizen science applications in ecological monitoring
• Vegetation dynamics in disturbed and protected areas

Recent publications emphasize:

• Climate change impacts on Mediterranean biodiversity
• Conservation strategies for cliff and lake island ecosystems
• Data quality in citizen science initiatives
• Historical and elevational drivers of plant endemism

She supervises doctoral and master’s theses while contributing to:

• Undergraduate courses like Plant Biology I/II and Biogeography
• Postgraduate programs in Environmental Management
• Departmental committees and research networks