Simona Maccherini

Simona Maccherini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena. She teaches courses on Plant Diversity and Plant Ecology within the Biodiversity, Conservation and Environmental Quality and Natural and Environmental Sciences programs. Her research focuses on vegetation ecology, coastal habitats, and biodiversity monitoring.

• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• University: University of Siena
• Department: Department of Life Sciences

Her research interests in plant ecology and biodiversity conservation include studies on salt-affected habitats, coastal dune ecosystems, and forest vegetation dynamics. Recent work involves habitat mapping using deep learning and analysis of plant diversity patterns in agroecosystems.

Publications highlight her expertise in coastal vegetation monitoring, machine learning applications for habitat classification, and biodiversity conservation strategies. Key themes include Mediterranean ecosystems, long-term ecological data analysis, and environmental informatics.