Alessia Bani

Alessia Bani is a Lecturer in Environmental Bioscience at the University of Derby's College of Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on microbial ecology, environmental monitoring, and sustainable biotechnology. She investigates microbial communities in diverse ecosystems such as forests, coral reefs, and agricultural systems, with an emphasis on applications in conservation, bioremediation, and food security.

Key research areas include:

• Environmental DNA (eDNA) for biodiversity assessment
• Microbial responses to environmental stressors (e.g., nitrogen deposition, chemical pollutants)
• Sustainable use of organic wastes in agriculture and biotechnology
• Decomposition dynamics in forest ecosystems
• Development of rapid pathogen detection methods (e.g., LAMP technology)

Her work spans interdisciplinary collaborations, integrating microbiology, ecology, and engineering to address global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable resource management. Over 50+ publications reflect her contributions to these fields, with recent focus on coral reef conservation and microbial-driven solutions for agricultural sustainability.