Arianna Spada

Arianna Spada is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her research focuses on wildlife ecology, conservation biology, and epidemiological studies related to wildlife diseases. She teaches courses in biodiversity and fauna management at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Key research interests include avian influenza transmission dynamics, European pond turtle conservation, and spatial distribution patterns of mustelids and wildcats. Methodological expertise includes camera trapping, habitat analysis, and population census techniques. Recent work emphasizes practical conservation applications and biodiversity management strategies.

Teaching activities include 'Laboratorio di Biodiversità' and 'Biodiversity and Fauna Management' modules. Professional contributions span academic publications on mammalian distribution in the Alps, wildcat activity patterns, and disease ecology studies.

Her research has been applied to protected areas like the Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park and Bosco Nordio Nature Reserve, demonstrating commitment to bridging ecological research with conservation practice.