Alessandro Petraglia

Alessandro Petraglia is an Associate Professor (Researcher) at the Department of Chemical, Life and Environmental Sustainability Sciences, University of Parma. His career spans over two decades, focusing on plant biodiversity in mountain environments, particularly alpine and Apennine regions.

• Education: PhD in Plant Biology (2005), University of Parma; Degree in Natural Sciences (2001), University of Parma.
• Research: Investigates climate change impacts on alpine snowbeds, bryophyte-dominated ecosystems, and peat bogs, with key projects in GLORIA, ITEX, and DROUGHT-NET.
• Publications: 28 international journal articles, 17 national refereed papers, 3 book chapters, and 15 vegetation maps.
• Teaching: Delivered courses in Systematic Botany and Plant Biodiversity at the University of Parma (2005–2018).
• Collaborations: Engaged in national and international projects, including the Stelvio National Park and the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines National Park.
• Recent Trends: His 15 most recent articles focus on climate change effects (warming, drought, nutrient shifts), plant phenology, bryophyte adaptations, and ecosystem-level responses in alpine habitats.