معرفی
Dr. Andrea Bilajac is a Researcher at the Ruđer Bošković Institute's Center for Marine Research, specifically within the Laboratory for Benthic Ecology. Their work focuses on marine benthic ecosystems, particularly the conservation and ecological dynamics of macroalgae species like Gongolaria barbata and Fucus virsoides. Key research themes include climate change impacts, species restoration, temperature stress resilience, and habitat complexity effects.
Research interests emphasize endangered marine macroalgae populations in the northern Adriatic, with studies on ecological interactions, stress tolerance mechanisms, and predictive modeling for biomass estimation. They have pioneered restoration experiments for endemic species and investigated the effects of environmental pollutants like ammonium on algal communities.
Publications highlight innovative approaches in ex situ cultivation, species reintroduction strategies, and the use of predictive models for conservation planning. Their work bridges fundamental ecology with applied solutions for marine biodiversity preservation in changing environments.
Dr. Bilajac has contributed to rediscovering rare algal species such as Digenea simplex and documented historical distribution shifts. Current research trends focus on climate adaptation strategies, stress physiology, and ecosystem-level impacts of temperature extremes.
