Deborah Bozzato

Dr. Deborah Bozzato is a Researcher at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, specializing in Ecophysiology of Marine Microalgae within the Stefels Lab. She serves as Project Manager for the HAICu initiative and leads the Smarter Academic Year project.

Her research focuses on Arctic sea ice biogeochemistry, meltwater dynamics, and microalgal ecophysiology. Key themes include climate change impacts on polar ecosystems, biogeochemical cycling, and sea ice-ocean interactions. She contributes to understanding how meltwater layers and false-bottom ice structures influence Arctic marine productivity.

Recent publications span topics like environmental impacts in remote fieldwork, Arctic ecosystem modeling, and meltwater hydrology. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for climate action and life below water. She has received competitive awards for polar research, including the BEPSII Early Career Exchange Grant and APECS Best Presentation Award.

Bozzato actively organizes scientific events through YoungRUG and HTRIC, and participates in the Netherlands Polar Symposium. Her collaborative network spans institutions in the Netherlands, USA (UC Santa Barbara), and international polar research communities.