Edy FANTINATO

Edy Fantinato is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Environmental Sciences, Computer Science and Statistics. He serves on the University Board of Sustainability and leads the Plant Ecology Laboratory (LAB5, Zeta C building) within the Research Institute for Green and Blue Growth. His research focuses on biodiversity conservation, plant ecology, and ecological restoration, particularly in coastal dunes, grasslands, and agricultural landscapes.

Teaching responsibilities include laboratory courses on biodiversity analysis, monitoring techniques, and plant biology modules for Environmental Science degree programs. He has consistently taught courses like BIODIVERSITY LABORATORY (practical activities) and BIODIVERSITY MONITORING TECHNIQUES since 2019.

Key research interests involve plant community dynamics, pollination networks, and the impacts of human activities on ecosystems. He supervises the Plant Ecology laboratory, emphasizing field-based studies and applied conservation strategies. Recent work includes studies on coastal dune restoration, pollinator interactions, and the use of traditional ecological knowledge in conservation.

Publications highlight contributions to understanding biodiversity patterns, invasive species management, and functional traits in Mediterranean ecosystems. He actively participates in habitat monitoring and conservation policy initiatives, including contributions to the Natura 2000 network and European red list assessments.