Didone Frigerio

Didone Frigerio is a Senior Scientist at the University of Vienna, affiliated with the Faculty of Life Sciences and the Department of Behavioral and Cognitive Biology. She leads third-party funded projects like 'Visible Science' and 'GRASS' and has previously led initiatives such as 'Northern Bald Ibis goes Citizen Science' and 'Social Zusammenhalt und Ausflugsgebiet beim Waldrapp'. Her work bridges academic research with public engagement through citizen science programs.

Research Focus: Frigerio investigates the interplay between social context and physiology in group-living birds, particularly focusing on greylag geese (Anser anser) and northern bald ibises (Geronticus eremita). Her research spans behavioral ecology, hormonal regulation, and conservation biology, emphasizing non-invasive methods and societal collaboration.

Scientific Contributions: Her recent publications explore topics such as flight initiation distance, dominance hierarchies, facial individuality in geese, and drone impacts on avian physiology. These works highlight her expertise in behavioral data analysis, physiological stress markers, and citizen science integration.

Awards:

• Citizen Science Award (2020, 2019, 2018)
• COST Action Networking (2018)
• Back-to-Research-Grant (2017)
• Technology Award (2016)
• Post-Graduate Scholarship (1995)

Teaching & Outreach: Frigerio actively contributes to Austrian KinderUnis (Children Universities) and organizes scientific and public outreach events, including symposia at European conferences and regional educational programs. She supervises students and PhD candidates while promoting science communication to diverse audiences.