Roberto PASTRES

Roberto Pastres is an Associate Professor at the Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. He specializes in ecology, with a focus on coastal ecosystems, aquaculture sustainability, and environmental modeling. His research integrates interdisciplinary approaches to address challenges in marine resource management, including aquaculture impacts, water quality, and climate change adaptation.

Teaching: He teaches Environmental Modelling (Master's level) and Ecology courses in Environmental Engineering and Cultural Heritage programs. Recent teaching roles include:

• Environmental Modelling (6 cfu) for M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences
• Ecology of Cultural Heritage (6 cfu) for M.Sc. in Conservation Science

Research Interests: Pastres' work spans ecological modeling, sustainable aquaculture practices, and ecosystem services valuation. Key projects include:

• Leading the GAIN H2020 project for green aquaculture intensification
• Contributing to EU-funded initiatives like BeBlue (aquaponics) and FORCE (Egyptian fisheries)
• Modeling coastal zone management strategies for the Venice Lagoon

Grants & Projects: He coordinates or participates in multiple EU and national grants, including:

• H2020 GAIN (2018-2022): €6M for sustainable aquaculture innovation
• Interreg BeBlue (2023-2025): Promoting sustainable aquaponics
• Life12 NAT/IT/000331: Restoring Venice Lagoon seagrass beds

Labs/Teams: Active in the Research Institute for Green and Blue Growth and the Interconnected Nord-Est Innovation Ecosystem. Collaborates with international teams on digital twin systems for aquaculture and precision farming tools.