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Lucia Muggia serves as an Associate Professor in Systematic Botany at the Department of Life Sciences (DSV) of the University of Trieste. She holds multiple institutional roles including Department Council Member, Course of Study Recommendations Member for Environmental Biology programs, and Coordinator of the 'Environment and Life' PhD program (XXXIX Cycle). Her academic activities span across several degree programs including SM56 - Environmental Biology, SM58 - Ecology and Sustainability of Global Change, and multiple cycles of the PHD01 - Environment and Life doctoral program. Professor Muggia's research focuses on the biology of lichen symbiosis and plant-animal ecophysiology within the Environmental Biology research group. Her work intersects with environmental monitoring, ecological responses to global change, and plant-environment interactions. The research themes evident from her project involvement include environmental biomonitoring, ecological sustainability, and plant responses to environmental stressors. She actively participates in numerous research initiatives, often serving as Scientific Manager or Financial Manager for projects funded by various entities including the Ministry of University and Research, University of Udine, OGS (National Institute of Oceanography and Experimental Geophysics), and other research organizations. Current projects include 'iNEST Interconnected North-East Innovation Ecosystem,' 'Effects of 2D-NanoMaterials on seed plants reproduction,' and 'Prot. 2022Z7PXKW - Graphite for graphene: digging into the diversity of primary degrading microorganisms.' Research Group: Biology of lichen symbiosis (Prof. Tretiach) - Environmental Biology - Plant and animal ecophysiology Departmental Roles: Department Council Member, Course of Study Recommendations Member Doctoral Programs: Coordinator for PHD01 - Environment and Life - XXXIX Cycle, Member for multiple previous cycles (XXX through XXXVIII)

• Systematic Botany
• Lichen Symbiosis
• Plant Ecology
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Anna Maria Palermo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences at the University of Calabria, where she specializes in General Botany (BIO/01). She has held this position since October 2022, following a long academic trajectory that includes serving as a confirmed researcher since 2004 and prior technical service from 1990 to 2004. She is actively involved in teaching, research, and academic governance, with no indication of retirement or departure. Education: Laurea in Scienze Biologiche, University of Naples (1986) Professional qualification as Biologist, University of Naples (1987) Her research interests lie at the intersection of molecular botany and cultural heritage conservation. She focuses on molecular biosystematics of Mediterranean flora, particularly rare and endemic species in Calabria, using techniques such as ISSR, RAPD, AFLP, microsatellites, DNA barcoding, and isoenzyme analysis. A second major research line involves the study of biodeteriogens —fungi, cyanobacteria, algae, and lichens—on both organic (paper, wood, parchment) and inorganic (stone, plastic) cultural artifacts. Her work includes developing green conservation methods, notably using titanium dioxide nanoparticles for biocidal and preventive treatments. Her recent publications highlight a strong engagement in orchid pollination biology , heritage biodeterioration , and molecular taxonomy . These works reflect interdisciplinary trends combining ecology, botany, and conservation science, often with applications to historical monuments in Southern Italy. Scientific Service and Recognition: Reviewer for international journals: Environmental Engineering and Management, Journal Plant Biology, Aerobiologia, Studies in Conservation, Journal of Fungi, Horticulture, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, Botanical Studies Member of the Scientific Secretariat of the PhD Program in Life Science and Technology (2021) Member of the Italian Botanical Society since 2007 Active participant in research groups on plant biology and conservation Anna Maria Palermo has supervised numerous Master's and PhD theses in Biological Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Cultural Heritage Conservation. She has participated in research projects, organized workshops, and collaborated with various institutions. She is a key member of the Plant Biology Research Group at the University of Calabria, specifically contributing to the section on Biosystematics, Conservation, and Botany in Cultural Heritage led by Prof. Giuseppe Pellegrino.

• Botany
• Molecular Biosystematics
• Plant Genetics
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Andrea Pieroni is a Full Professor of Ethnobotany at the University of Gastronomic Sciences (UNISG) in Italy. He holds a doctorate from the University of Bonn and has held academic positions at the University of London and the University of Bradford. His research focuses on cultural adaptation processes, traditional foraging practices, and biocultural diversity, with particular emphasis on the Mediterranean, Balkans, Eastern Europe, and the Greater Middle East. Professor Pieroni serves as Vice-President and former President of the International Society of Ethnobiology and is founder/Chief Editor of the Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. He has led research projects addressing food security, wild plant usage, and ecological sustainability, such as UNISG’s DiGe and SASS initiatives. His work bridges ethnobotanical field studies with policy advocacy, emphasizing community-centered approaches to ecological transition. Educations: Ph.D., University of Bonn; Medical Botany training, University of Pisa Research Projects: BIOESSaNS, GLN, ETHCSTWIN Grants & Awards: Leadership roles in global ethnobiology organizations, editorial roles in peer-reviewed journals His recent articles (2024-2025) explore topics such as Romani knowledge systems, desert truffle ethnoecology, and the impact of overtourism on foraging traditions. Pieroni advocates integrating traditional ecological knowledge into modern sustainability frameworks, particularly in food systems.

• Ethnobotany
• Food Cultural Heritage
• Ecology and Sustainability
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Michele Lonati serves as an External Lecturer and Teaching Assistant at the Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST), formally affiliated with the University of Florence. He actively contributes to the PhD program in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (2010/2011, 26th cycle) and holds teaching roles in the Master of Science in Environmental and Applied Botany, specifically for the Landscape Architecture course across academic years 2023/24 to 2025/26, alternating between Course Lecturer and Course Collaborator positions. His research and teaching expertise centers on Environmental and Applied Botany and Landscape Architecture, with significant contributions to Urban Planning and Regional Planning methodologies. This interdisciplinary focus aligns with DIST's mission to address complex environmental and urban challenges through integrated academic approaches, emphasizing practical applications in landscape design and ecological systems.

• Environmental and Applied Botany
• Landscape Architecture
• Urban Planning
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Pietro Minissale is an Associate Professor of Systematic Botany at the University of Catania, affiliated with the Department of Plant Biology. His research focuses on botanical aspects of environmental assessments and thematic cartography. Contact: p.minissale@unict.it Office: Botanical Garden Via A. Longo 19, Catania Office hours: Tuesday 10:00-12:00 (or by email/Microsoft Teams arrangement) His work intersects plant biology, taxonomy, and environmental science, with recent teaching activities including courses on botany and environmental biology.

• Plant Science
• Botany
• Environmental Biology
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Andrea Nardini is a Full Professor at the University of Trieste , Department of Environmental Biology, specializing in Plant Physiology and ecophysiological responses to environmental stressors. He serves as Coordinator for the Environmental Biology Board of Studies and member of multiple doctoral college boards (XXIX–XXXIX cycles). His research group focuses on Plant Physiological Ecology , investigating hydraulic strategies, drought tolerance, and xylem functionality across diverse species. University of Trieste, Department of Environmental Biology Full Professor of Plant Physiology Coordinator, SM56 - Environmental Biology Board of Studies Research areas: Plant Hydraulics, Drought Adaptation, Ecophysiology His recent work analyzes climate extremes' impacts on grasslands, xylem embolism reversal mechanisms, and green roof plant water relations. Collaborative projects include the H2020 Graphene Flagship and national grants on drought-resistant crops. Students in his group (Agnese Cometto, Giada Caorsi, et al.) explore topics from lichen symbiosis to biomonitoring applications. While no explicit awards are listed, his 15+ recent publications highlight leadership in plant stress physiology and environmental adaptation.

• Plant Physiology
• Ecophysiology
• Environmental Biology
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Alfredo Vizzini is an Associate Professor at the University of Turin , affiliated with the Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology . His work spans systematic botany, fungal taxonomy, and molecular phylogenetics, with a focus on Agaricales and Boletaceae families. He teaches courses such as Systematic Botany and Mycology , contributing to both academic and applied research. Research Interests : Vizzini specializes in fungal biodiversity, particularly ectomycorrhizal and saprotrophic species. His studies integrate morphological and molecular data (e.g., ITS-LSU sequences) to resolve phylogenetic relationships and describe novel taxa. Key areas include Basidiomycota systematics, adaptation to extreme environments, and invasive fungal species' impact on native ecosystems. Article Trends : His publications (2008–2017) emphasize fungal taxonomy, phylogenetics, and ecological interactions. Notable themes include the discovery of Alpova komoviana , revisions in Leucopaxillus , and investigations into mycobiomes using 454 pyrosequencing. Collaborative projects like DEFINE and CAVELAB highlight his interdisciplinary approach. Labs and Teams : Vizzini collaborates on projects such as DEFINE (exotic pathogens), CAVELAB (cave ecosystems), and DISCOVERING MARINE MYCOBIOTA (marine fungi), working with international teams in Europe and beyond. His lab focuses on fungal interactions in forests, seagrass, and extreme environments.

• Mycology
• Fungal Taxonomy
• Systematic Botany
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Pasquale Luca Curci is a Researcher at the Institute of Biosciences and BioResources (IBBR), part of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR) in Bari. His work focuses on integrating large-scale genomic and transcriptomic datasets to uncover biological mechanisms in plants, particularly in crops like durum wheat and artichoke. His research interests span genomics, transcriptomics, and network biology, with a strong emphasis on nitrogen use efficiency, gene regulatory networks, and plant stress responses. He employs systems biology approaches to identify key genes and regulatory elements involved in plant development and adaptation. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on plant genomics, particularly in durum wheat and Cynara species. His work integrates omics data to understand gene function, stress responses, and evolutionary relationships. Key themes include nitrogen metabolism, microRNA regulation, chloroplast genomics, and cross-species network analysis. He has led and coordinated multiple national and international research collaborations with institutions in Belgium, Sweden, Spain, France, and Italy, focusing on gene function discovery, nitrogen efficiency, and germplasm characterization. Integrative network analysis for gene function discovery in wheat (with BASF Agricultural Solutions, Belgium) Cross-species network biology in plants (with SweTree Technologies, Sweden) Transcriptomics and regulatory networks in durum wheat (with Sequentia Biotech SL, Spain) Phenotypization and genomic analysis of durum wheat (with Alma Mater Studiorum, Bologna) Asparagine synthetase genes in durum wheat (with INRA-CNRGV, France) He has contributed to the development of genomic resources for Cynara and has published extensively on chloroplast genomics, transcriptomics under nitrogen stress, and genetic diversity in vegetable crops. His work supports crop improvement and sustainable agriculture through advanced molecular tools.

• Genomics
• Transcriptomics
• Network Biology
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Agostino Tomasello is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Marine Sciences at the University of Palermo. His academic position (BIOS-01/C classification) reflects his specialization in marine biological systems, with particular focus on Mediterranean seagrass ecosystems. He maintains regular office hours both at the main campus (Viale delle Scienze building 16) and at the Trapani teaching center for Biotechnology students. Dr. Tomasello's research interests center on marine ecology, particularly the biology and conservation of Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows. His work spans environmental monitoring, coastal management, and the impacts of human activities on marine ecosystems. He has extensively studied seagrass transplantation, habitat mapping using acoustic technologies, and the effects of environmental stressors including climate change and ocean acidification. His publication record demonstrates expertise in both field research and advanced statistical modeling of marine ecological data. The 15 most recent articles show consistent focus on Posidonia oceanica ecosystems, with methodologies ranging from morphological analysis to geospatial modeling. His research has important implications for marine conservation and management of Mediterranean coastal environments. Dr. Tomasello actively supervises graduate students, with recent theses focused on marine biology topics including seagrass mapping, environmental monitoring, and restoration ecology. His work with students demonstrates practical application of research to real-world conservation challenges.

• Marine Biology
• Environmental Science
• Seagrass Ecology
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Giuseppina Alongi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Catania, specializing in Environmental and Applied Botany (BIO/03). Her office is located at Via Empedocle 58, Catania, within the Plant Biology Section. Email: g.alongi@unict.it | Phone: 095 6139946 Office hours: Available daily by appointment.

• Environmental Botany
• Applied Botany
• Plant Biology
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Salvatore Rampone is an Associate Professor at the Department of Law, Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods (DEMM) of Università degli Studi del Sannio (Unisannio). His research focuses on Machine Learning , Internet of Things (IoT) , and Cybersecurity , with applications in intrusion detection, bioinformatics, and financial systems. Research Interests : Privacy-preserving Machine Learning Hybrid Cloud-IoT Architectures Genetic Programming Neural Network Applications Data Processing in Distributed Environments Recent Publication Trends : His work spans federated learning for IoT security ( 2025 ), DNA splicing site prediction ( 2020 ), meningitis classification ( 2019 ), RFID-based traceability systems ( 2015 ), and geological data analysis using neural networks ( 1995-1996 ). Key technologies include Apache Spark , MLlib , and Wavelet Transform . Teaching Activities : He teaches courses like Applied Machine Learning and Principles of Computer Sciences across multiple degree programs including Statistical and Actuarial Sciences and Economics and Management .

• Machine Learning
• Cybersecurity
• Internet of Things (IoT)
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Martina Tomasella is a Researcher in Plant Physiology (BIO/04) at the Department of Life Sciences (DSV) of the Università degli Studi di Trieste. She obtained her PhD in Natural Sciences at the Technische Universität München (Germany) and specializes in drought stress responses in plants, with particular focus on xylem vulnerability to embolism, post-stress hydraulic recovery, and the role of non-structural carbohydrates in drought resilience. Currently involved in research projects such as 'Sopravvivenza e accrescimento della vegetazione su verde pensile sottile' and 'Assegnazione di Ateneo microgrants 2023/2024', Dr. Tomasella applies plant ecophysiological principles to optimize green roof irrigation management and improve Mediterranean urban vegetation sustainability . Her research contributes to understanding plant water relations through advanced techniques like synchrotron-based X-ray microtomography, combining fundamental plant physiology with applied ecological solutions. Key collaborations include working with Prof. Andrea Nardini's team on tree hydraulic failure mechanisms and participating in boards of studies for the 'Biological Sciences and Technologies' and 'Global Change Ecology and Sustainability' degree programs. Recent publications analyze fibers' role in embolism reversal , karstic bedrock water reservoirs , and grapevine drought adaptation , reflecting her expertise in plant hydraulics and climate change mitigation strategies . Her work bridges laboratory experiments with field applications, focusing on nature-based solutions for urban environments and agricultural systems.

• Plant Physiology
• Drought Stress Responses
• Xylem Vulnerability
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Naji Sulaiman is an Assistant Professor of Environmental and Applied Botany at the University of Gastronomic Sciences (Pollenzo Campus, Italy). His research focuses on ethnobotanical studies in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern contexts, emphasizing traditional wild plant knowledge during crises and its role in food security, cultural heritage, and sustainable systems. He holds a PhD in Tropical Agrobiology from the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, with earlier degrees in Agricultural Engineering (Latakia University, Syria) and a Master’s in Tropical Crop Management. Key research areas include plant use in wartime emergencies, biocultural heritage, and cross-cultural analysis of foraging practices. He has received the 2024 Italian Botanical Society Doctoral Award for his thesis on botany and environmental applications. Sulaiman serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, reviews for 15+ journals, and actively publishes on topics like desert truffle hunting, wild hops in breadmaking, and Romani local knowledge systems. His interdisciplinary work bridges ecology, anthropology, and food systems, with recent projects addressing overtourism’s impact on foraging traditions and the nexus between traditional practices and sustainability. Collaborations span multiple Eurasian regions, focusing on marginalized communities’ ecological knowledge preservation.

• Ethnobotany
• Food Security
• Biocultural Heritage
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Annalisa Falace is an Associate Professor at the University of Trieste within the Department of Life Sciences (DSV) . She specializes in Environmental and Applied Botany (BIO/03) with focus on marine macroalgae, coastal habitat ecology, and restoration of Cystoseira stands. PhD in Environmental Biomonitoring (University of Trieste) Specialization courses: Algology Laboratory (Trieste), Roscoff Biological Station (France), Pierre and Marie Curie University (Paris VI), ARAGO Laboratory (Banyuls-sur-Mer) Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining taxonomic , physiological , and ecological studies. Key projects include: Biodiversity monitoring through macroalgal indicators (Water Framework Directive) Eco-physiological responses to herbicides, temperature stress, and osmotic stress Innovative restoration methodologies for marine forests Coralligenous habitat analysis and rhodolith bed conservation Current leadership roles include Scientific Manager for: LIFE21-NAT-IT-REEForest (active) Posidonia monitoring projects (active) iNEST Interconnected North-East Innovation Ecosystem (active) She mentors researchers and students through involvement in doctoral committees and supervises lab members including Dr. Sara Kaleb and Dr. Annalisa Caragnano. Her work contributes to: Marine Strategy Framework Directive compliance Horizon 2020 environmental protection measures Adriatic Sea conservation initiatives

• Marine Macroalgae Taxonomy
• Coastal Marine Habitat Ecology
• Restoration of Cystoseira Stands
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Chiara Romano is a marine ecologist and researcher at the University of Gastronomic Sciences, with a PhD in Animal Biology from the University of Palermo. Her career spans 16 years across Italy, the UK, Spain, and the USA, focusing on marine biodiversity and the effects of human activity on species physiology and distribution. Education: PhD in Animal Biology (University of Palermo) Her research integrates taxonomy, ecology, and environmental science to study marine invertebrates in coastal and deep-sea environments. Key areas include anthropogenic disturbances, phylogeography, and population genetics for conservation. Her work on projects like SAFWA highlights her commitment to environmental sustainability. Articles highlight trends in marine biodiversity, human impact assessment, and deep-sea ecology, utilizing molecular and morphological methods. She has received recognition through a Marie Curie IEO grant and has mentored 25 university students across three continents.

• Marine Biology
• Biodiversity
• Ecology
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