Paolo Morozzo della Rocca

Prof. Paolo Morozzo della Rocca is a Full Professor at the University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Italy. His primary role involves research and teaching focused on environmental science and marine biology. He leads studies on coastal water quality, particularly monitoring parameters like salinity, temperature, nutrient levels, and microalgae biomass in the Adriatic coastal regions of Pesaro-Urbino.

Research Interests: His work centers on understanding environmental dynamics in coastal ecosystems, including eutrophication processes, stratification phenomena, and the impact of freshwater inflows on marine ecosystems. His monthly bulletins provide critical data on water quality trends, including temperature, salinity, oxygen saturation, and algal bloom patterns.

Recent Research Trends: Over the past year, his studies highlighted the influence of climatic events on nutrient distribution, the effects of stratification on oxygen levels, and the interplay between human activities and coastal ecosystem health. Key findings include correlations between rainfall patterns and microalgae proliferation, as well as the role of water column stratification in hypoxia formation.

Lab/Teams: He collaborates with the University’s Department of Biomolecular Sciences and the 'Qualità delle Acque della Costa' research group, focusing on interdisciplinary environmental monitoring.