معرفی
Prof. Silvia Battistella is a confirmed Zoology researcher (BIO/05) at the University of Trieste, actively participating in the Department's Board, Boards of Studies, and Doctoral Colleges. Her work focuses on Environmental Biology and Ecology, particularly studying arthropods and aquatic species as environmental quality indicators.
- Department Council - Member
- Doctoral College - Member
- Teaching Staff - Teacher
- Research Group - Member
Key research areas include:
- Ecotoxicology: Analyzing hemolymph and immune parameters in Apis mellifera ligustica and Calathus fuscipes under pesticide exposure
- Conservation Biology: Genetic structure analysis of Salmo marmoratus and Thymallus thymallus populations
- Invasive Species: Investigating Ailanthus altissima impacts on carabid beetles and Procambarus clarkii control via sterile male release
Recent publications show expertise in DNA barcoding for honey botanical origin identification and ecophysiology of invasive species. She serves as Scientific Manager for the Venti di scienze project (2023-2025) and participates in the SAVEMAR marine biodiversity initiative. Her advising role in Costanza Uboni's PhD thesis on neofitization in the Italian Dinaric Karst highlights her mentorship in ecological research.
