Sonia Ravera

Sonia Ravera is an Associate Professor at the University of Palermo, Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies. Her research focuses on lichenology, plant conservation, biodiversity monitoring, and environmental pollution assessment in forest ecosystems.

• Teaches Plant Biology and Botany for Elementary and Kindergarten Schools
• Active in botanical research across Italy, particularly in Sicily and Lazio

Research Interests
Lichenology: Specializing in lichen diversity, taxonomy, and conservation, especially in Mediterranean and mountainous regions.
Plant Conservation: Analyzing translocation practices, ecological indicators, and biodiversity trends in old-growth forests.
Environmental Monitoring: Using lichens and vegetation data to assess industrial impacts, logging effects, and pollution dynamics.
Recent work includes plant translocation across Europe, AI validation for lichen identification, and multi-taxa biodiversity analysis in forests.

Publications Trends
Her publications (2023–2025) emphasize lichen taxonomy, plant translocation challenges, forest biodiversity monitoring, and environmental impact assessments. Keywords include Botany, Ecology, and Environmental Science, with subfields like Lichen Diversity, Conservation Strategies, and Remote Sensing Applications.

Teaching & Contact
Teaches Plant Biology (Biotechnology) and Botany for Primary Education. Office hours available Tuesday and Thursday at Via Archirafi 38 or via Teams. Contact: sonia.ravera@unipa.it