Chiara Pucciariello

Chiara Pucciariello is an Associate Professor of Plant Physiology at Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa, Italy. She coordinates the nanoPLANT laboratory at NEST (Scuola Normale Superiore) and serves as Deputy Coordinator of the Center of Plant Sciences at SSSA. Additionally, she leads the LM in Molecular Biotechnology program in collaboration with the University of Pisa and is a member of the PhD boards in Agrobioscience and Agrobiodiversity at SSSA.

• Research Focus: Molecular physiology of plant responses to flooding
• Research Focus: Metagenomic and molecular physiology of plant-microbe interactions under low oxygen
• Research Focus: Plant-microbe interactions for lunar soil colonization

Her recent publications highlight advancements in understanding plant quiescence, seed dormancy under hypoxia, microbial interactions in flooded environments, and bioengineering strategies for lunar agriculture. Her work bridges traditional plant physiology with cutting-edge applications in space exploration and crop resilience.

The nanoPLANT laboratory under her leadership explores nanotechnology applications in plant sciences, while her role in the Center of Plant Sciences emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration. She also contributes to PhD training in agrobioscience and agrobiodiversity.