Stefano Accoroni

Prof. Stefano Accoroni is an Associate Professor at the Department of Life and Environmental Sciences (Università Politecnica delle Marche, UNIVPM), affiliated with the Sciences faculty. His research focuses on marine ecology, phytoplankton dynamics, and harmful algal blooms (HABs), particularly in the Adriatic Sea. He leads studies on species like Ostreopsis cf. ovata and Pseudo-nitzschia, investigating their ecological impacts, toxin production, and responses to environmental changes. His work integrates molecular techniques (e.g., metabarcoding) with traditional microscopy to assess biodiversity and ecological shifts. Recent projects emphasize climate change effects on marine ecosystems, including ocean warming, marine heatwaves, and long-term phytoplankton biomass trends. Accoroni collaborates on interdisciplinary initiatives like the M3-HABs project, addressing HAB monitoring, modeling, and mitigation across Mediterranean regions. His contributions include toxin analysis in shellfish, subcellular effects of toxins on marine organisms, and methodological advancements in HAB sampling.