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Fabio Pranovi is a Full Professor at the Department of Environmental Sciences, Computer Science and Statistics (DAIS) at Ca' Foscari University of Venice , and Laboratory Supervisor at the Responsible for Teaching and Research Activities in the Laboratory (RDRL) . He contributes to the Bauhaus of the Seas Sails (BoSS) and ClimeFish projects. Research Interests: Ecosystem approach to marine renewable resources, Climate change effects on coastal ecosystems, Ecosystem indicators, Spatial-temporal fishing analysis, Adriatic Sea biological communities Key Projects: H2020 BoSS (2023-2026), Interreg ECOSS (2019-2022), FP7 FORCE (2011-2014), PRIN projects on transitional ecosystems Scientific Awards: Editor, Marine Ecology Progress Series (2014) Review Editor, Frontiers in Marine Science Member, Journal of Sustainability & Environmental Management Member, ISRN Ecology Teaching: Offers courses on 'Fundamentals of Restoration Ecology' and 'Fishery Ecology' at bachelor's and master's levels. Chairs the Doctorate of Excellence in Science and Management of Climate Change advisory board.

• Marine Ecology
• Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management
• Climate Change Impact on Coastal Ecosystems
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Alessandra RAFFAETA' serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where her research bridges computer science with environmental applications through advanced mobility data analytics. Her research expertise spans several interconnected domains: Mobility Data Analytics and Trajectory Pattern Recognition Semantic Trajectories and Spatiotemporal Modeling Big Data Processing for Environmental Monitoring Marine Noise Pollution and Fisheries Management Privacy-Preserving Data Mining and Ethical Considerations Urban Mobility and Tourist Behavior Analysis Dr. RAFFAETA's scholarly output demonstrates a clear evolution from theoretical foundations in constraint logic programming to practical environmental applications. Her recent work (2021-2025) shows increasing focus on marine environmental challenges, particularly underwater noise characterization through semantic trajectories and analysis of fishing activities in the Adriatic Sea. A notable trend is her growing attention to ethical dimensions of mobility data usage, reflecting the field's maturation and societal implications. Her research methodology combines advanced trajectory data warehousing techniques with machine learning to extract meaningful patterns from complex spatiotemporal datasets. She has developed specialized frameworks for visual OLAP analysis on trajectory data and semantic enrichment of mobility information, with applications ranging from marine conservation to urban planning. Dr. RAFFAETA' actively contributes to the mobility data analytics community through workshops like the International Workshop on Big Mobility Data Analytics (BMDA) and collaborative research addressing real-world environmental challenges. Her work with marine scientists on fishing vessel tracking and with urban planners on Venice tourism patterns demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration. Her laboratory work likely involves trajectory data management systems, semantic enrichment tools, and spatiotemporal analysis frameworks that enable both theoretical exploration and practical environmental monitoring applications.

• Mobility Data Analytics
• Trajectory Data Warehousing
• Spatiotemporal Analysis
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Antonio Calò is a Researcher at the Department of Earth and Marine Sciences (DiSTeM) within the University of Palermo . His work focuses on marine ecology, fisheries science, and conservation biology, with a particular emphasis on small-scale fisheries, marine protected areas (MPAs), and coastal ecosystem dynamics in the Mediterranean Sea. His research explores the ecological and social impacts of MPAs, fish dispersal patterns, environmental DNA applications, and the effects of human activities like scuba diving on marine life. His publications highlight collaborations with interdisciplinary teams and contributions to ecosystem-based management frameworks.

• Marine Ecology
• Fisheries Science
• Conservation Biology
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Agostino Leone is a Researcher at the University of Palermo in the Department of Earth and Marine Sciences . His work focuses on marine biology, genomics, and conservation of pelagic fish species. Research Interests: Population genomics of sharks and fish Marine conservation strategies Phylogeography and historical biodiversity Fisheries management and habitat modeling Technological applications in endangered species monitoring Publications (selected) highlight his contributions to understanding genetic diversity, spatiotemporal dynamics, and conservation challenges of marine predators like blue sharks and Atlantic Bluefin Tuna. Contact: agostino.leone@unipa.it

• Marine Biology
• Genomics
• Fish Conservation
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Alessio Mortelliti is an Associate Professor in Ecology at the Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste (Italy), since 2022. Previously, he served as a professor at the University of Maine (USA). His research combines large-scale field projects with quantitative approaches to study global change impacts on wildlife, focusing on small mammals and birds across diverse regions (Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, USA). Research Focus : Animal personality effects on ecosystem processes Climate change and land-use impacts Wildlife monitoring protocol development Fragmented landscape dynamics Seed dispersal and forest regeneration Teaching & Mentorship : Coordinates graduate programs (Global Change Ecology, Environmental Life Sciences) Advises 12 current PhD/MS students Lab alumni network across 8 countries Integrates citizen science in education Recent Publications : 2025 studies on climate-forest-small mammal interactions 2025 work on AI/camera trap data biases 2024 monitoring protocol for Togean babirusa 2025 predator size-based risk analysis for salmon 2025 standardized personality measurement methods Projects : NSF CAREER project on personality-plant dynamics Optimal monitoring in Julian Prealps Wildlife response to Maine forest management Togean Islands conservation

• Ecology
• Animal Behavior
• Conservation Biology
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Natale Rampazzo is a Research Professor and Research Director at the National Research Council (CNR) within the Institute for Research on Innovation and Services for Development (IRISS). He holds a Doctorate in Administrative Structures History from the University of Salerno and has held academic roles at multiple universities, including Naples Federico II and Link Campus University. His work focuses on intellectual property law, innovation governance, and regulatory frameworks for technology and culture. Dr. Rampazzo directs the IRISS Newsletter, coordinates research projects on geographical indications and sustainable fishing, and advises on EU policies. He chairs the Institute Council and evaluates research projects for the European Commission, ANVUR, and others. His qualifications include a national qualification as a full professor (2017) and expertise in international law, legal history, and administrative simplification. Key research projects include 'Geographical Indications as Tools for Economic Development' and 'BBNJ Agreement Implementation.' His publications span law reviews, edited volumes, and books on topics like TRIPS compliance, wine law history, and administrative reform challenges for businesses. He maintains dual roles as a practicing lawyer (since 1999) and journalist (since 2009), emphasizing interdisciplinary engagement. His work bridges legal, economic, and cultural dimensions of innovation, with a focus on EU policy integration and societal impact.

• Intellectual Property Law
• Innovation Law
• Regulatory Policy
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Dr. Ana C. Brito serves as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, and is affiliated with the Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre (MARE-UL). Her academic career centers on marine and environmental sciences with a focus on coastal and estuarine ecosystems. Her educational background includes: Licenciatura in Environmental Biology from University of Lisbon (2005) PhD in Environmental Biology from Edinburgh Napier University (2010) Dr. Brito's research spans biodiversity and ecosystem functioning , environmental risk assessment , aquaculture and fisheries management , and technological tools for environmental monitoring . She has made significant contributions to Estuarine Ecology and Coastal marine ecosystems , particularly in phytoplankton dynamics, Ocean Colour Remote Sensing, and Water Framework Directive implementation. Her work bridges scientific research with policy-relevant governance and environmental literacy initiatives. Her 2024 publications demonstrate a strong focus on satellite remote sensing applications in coastal environments, addressing tidal influences on ocean colour data and bio-optical properties of the Western Iberian Coast. These works highlight her expertise in integrating field observations with satellite data for environmental monitoring. Dr. Brito has secured competitive research funding through: FCT Post-doctoral Fellowship (2010-2013) FCT Investigator Programme (2014-2019) FCT CEEC Programme (2019-2022) She leads interdisciplinary collaborations through MARE-UL and maintains international partnerships including Université Nantes, addressing complex marine environmental challenges through team-based research approaches.

• biodiversity and ecosystem functioning
• environmental risk
• aquaculture and fisheries
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Lorenzo Mari is an Associate Professor at Politecnico di Milano, affiliated with the Department of Electronics, Information, and Bioengineering. He is part of the Ecology group and focuses on quantitative analysis of ecological and epidemiological systems. His research emphasizes spatiotemporal dynamics of diseases like cholera and schistosomiasis, leveraging mathematical models to understand transmission patterns, human mobility impacts, and environmental drivers. He also explores marine plastic pollution, seagrass connectivity, and climate change effects on biodiversity. Key research areas include waterborne disease modeling, metapopulation dynamics, and One Health approaches to pandemic preparedness. He collaborates internationally on projects such as schistosomiasis control in Africa and microplastic pollution in the Mediterranean. Teaching roles include courses on Industrial Ecology and General Ecology for graduate students in Energy Engineering and Sustainable Architecture. Recent publications highlight innovations in epidemic thresholds, spatially explicit models for disease spread, and the interplay between climate change and parasite ecology. His work integrates remote sensing, mobility data, and computational tools to address real-world challenges in public health and environmental management.

• Epidemiology
• Ecological Modeling
• Infectious Disease Dynamics
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Stanislao Bevilacqua is an Associate Professor of Ecology at the University of Trieste's Department of Life Sciences. He holds a PhD in Fundamental Ecology from the University of Salento and previously served as a researcher there (2005–2018) and at the University of Trieste (2018–2021). His research focuses on marine biodiversity conservation, benthic ecosystem dynamics, and anthropogenic impact mitigation. Research Interests Bevilacqua investigates alpha/beta/gamma diversity relationships, ecological connectivity in marine communities, climate change effects on coastal ecosystems, and optimization of environmental monitoring protocols. His work spans: Marine Protected Area efficacy Benthic habitat mapping Taxonomic surrogates for ecological assessment Resilience of disturbed ecosystems Awards & Recognition Marchetti Prize (2005) for doctoral research presented at the Italian Ecology Congress F1000 Biology Award for publication in Journal of Animal Ecology Associate Editor for Frontiers in Marine Science and Discover Conservation Projects & Affiliations Active participant in EU/national projects including PARAFOULING (anti-fouling agents from invasive sponges) and MITFISH-N2K (fishery interactions mitigation). Key roles: Member of Miramare Marine Protected Area Commission FVG Regional Fisheries Commission representative Scientific collaborator at Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn

• Marine Ecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Benthic Ecosystems
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Marco Scotti is a Researcher at the National Research Council of Italy's Institute of Biosciences and BioResources (Florence division). With a Ph.D. and habilitation in Ecology, he specializes in ecological network analysis, marine ecosystem modeling, and climate change impacts on biodiversity. His career spans roles at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel and the Microsoft-University of Trento Centre for Computational and Systems Biology. Current affiliation: Institute of Biosciences and BioResources (IBBR-CNR), Florence Academic habilitation: Associate Professor in Ecology His research focuses on ecological network theory , marine biodiversity modeling , and climate change impacts on trophic systems . He develops computational tools for ecosystem-based fisheries management and has pioneered applications of network analysis in sustainability assessment. Recent work includes 15 high-impact publications on topics ranging from Baltic Sea fisheries to microbial community dynamics. Key methodological contributions involve qualitative loop analysis and stochastic food web simulations . Scientific Awards Young Researcher Special Prize, Italian Society of Ecology (2010) Roberto Marchetti Prize, Italian Society of Ecology (2007) Ph.D. Scholarship, Italian Ministry of University and Research (2005-2007) Supervises multiple PhD and M.Sc. students in ecological network analysis. Currently co-supervises projects on western Baltic Sea carbon sequestration and pelagic food web dynamics . Active in international panels including ICES/HELCOM Working Group and MODIV Working Group.

• Ecological Network Analysis
• Marine Ecology
• Climate Change Impact on Ecosystems
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Venera Ferrito serves as Associate Professor of Comparative Anatomy and Cytology (BIO/06) at the Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, where she teaches Comparative Anatomy with Embryology in the Environmental and Natural Sciences program and chairs this academic program. Her office is located at Via Androne, 81, Catania, with contact details including telephone 095 7306030, mobile 347 8051531, and emails vferrito@unict.it and ferrito.venera@mail.gte.it. Her research spans Comparative Anatomy, Cytology, Marine Biology, and Evolutionary Genetics, with specialized focus on DNA barcoding for species authentication in seafood products, phylogeography of Mediterranean marine species, and environmental stress biomarkers. She employs molecular techniques like COIBar-RFLP to combat food fraud in fish-based products while investigating genetic diversity in organisms such as killifish, blennies, and anchovies across polluted marine ecosystems. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2015-2020) reveals consistent application of molecular diagnostics to address food safety and conservation challenges, particularly in Mediterranean fisheries. Her work bridges laboratory cytogenetics with field studies on heavy metal bioaccumulation, demonstrating how molecular tools can validate species labeling in commercial seafood while assessing ecological impacts of pollution. She publishes extensively in high-impact journals including Food Control, Molecules, and Marine Pollution Bulletin, with collaborative research addressing real-world problems from caviar fraud to baby food safety. Her leadership in the Environmental and Natural Sciences program underscores her commitment to training future scientists in applied marine and environmental research methodologies.

• Comparative Anatomy
• Cytology
• Marine Biology
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Gabriella Esposito is a Senior Researcher at the National Research Council of Italy (CNR) and a member of the Scientific Council of the Institute for Research on Innovation and Services for Development (IRISS) since 2015. An architect with a PhD in Urban Planning, she has led research since 1994 and coordinated projects since 2000, focusing on heritage-driven urban regeneration, multicultural cities, urban security, cohesion policies, and territorial balance. Senior Researcher, CNR-IRISS (2010–present) Member, Scientific Council of IRISS (2015–present) Member, AESOP Thematic Group on Public Space and Urban Culture (2010–present, Coordinator 2015–2019) Member, Council of Representatives of the Italian Scientific Society of Urban Planners (SIU) Her research intersects urban planning , cultural heritage , and sustainable development . She specializes in urban regeneration through participatory approaches, territorial equity in marginalized areas, and resilient resource management , particularly in coastal zones and multicultural cities. In 2023, her work included projects on sustainable fishing models, systematic literature reviews addressing territorial inequalities, and the 3R4UB initiative for circular resource use in Ulaanbaatar. Her recent publications emphasize collaborative governance , environmental awareness , and place-based regeneration . Esposito contributes to academic education via international programs, including IRSES Marie Curie projects and the International Doctorate in Urban Regeneration and Economic Development. She holds national scientific qualifications in urban planning (Second Band 2013, First Band 2023) and actively participates in conference committees, keynote speaking, and editorial activities.

• Urban Planning
• Urban Regeneration
• Cultural Heritage
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Carlotta Mazzoldi is a Full Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Padua, Italy, where she conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of marine ecology, conservation biology, and fisheries management. Her work emphasizes the conservation of elasmobranch species, population dynamics, and the integration of local ecological knowledge into marine policy. Her research interests include: Marine and elasmobranch conservation Life-history traits of marine species Reproductive and trophic ecology Climate change impacts on marine ecosystems Citizen science and public perception of sharks Antarctic fish biology Recent publications reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary, data-driven approaches combining field ecology, genetics, modeling, and social science to inform marine conservation. Her work frequently addresses the impacts of overfishing, invasive species, and climate change in the Mediterranean and polar regions. She contributes to large-scale initiatives such as the Oceans Past Platform and LIFE ELIFE project. Scientific contributions and collaborations: Extensive co-authorship on elasmobranch life-history and genetics Active involvement in Mediterranean and Antarctic marine research Leadership in public engagement and shark perception studies Use of citizen science and fisher knowledge in ecological assessments She advises students and early-career researchers, though specific names are not listed. Her work is supported by national and international grants focused on marine conservation and sustainable fisheries. She is affiliated with Fabrizio Serena's Lab and contributes to interdisciplinary marine research networks across Europe.

• Marine Biology
• Conservation Biology
• Elasmobranch Ecology
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Claudio SILVESTRI is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Environmental Sciences, Computer Science and Statistics. He specializes in Computer Science (INFO-01/A), with a focus on data mining, privacy in location-based services, and spatio-temporal data analysis. His research integrates computer science with environmental and biomedical applications. Teaching Responsibilities include courses on Advanced Data Management (Computer Science) and Geographic Information Systems (Environmental Sciences) at the Master's level across multiple academic years. Research Interests span: Algorithms for privacy protection in location-based services Spatio-Temporal Data Warehouses and trajectory analysis Parallel computing on GPU and cloud platforms Applications in fisheries monitoring and diabetic kidney disease modeling Funding Projects include EU initiatives like H2020 (e.g., DC-ren for kidney disease research) and regional grants (e.g., ADMIN4D on Industry 4.0). Key collaborations involve researchers like Salvatore ORLANDO and Debora SLANZI. He is affiliated with the European Center for Living Technology (ECLT) and the Research Institute for Social Innovation. Office hours are held Wednesdays 2-4 PM by email appointment.

• Data Mining
• Privacy in Location-Based Services
• Spatio-Temporal Data Analysis
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