Monica Gaglianoمشاهده پروفایل
دانشیار مدعو
Monica Gagliano holds the position of Adjunct Associate Professor at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University. She is also a Senior Research Fellow (adjunct) at the University of Western Australia. Her work bridges the Sciences and Humanities, focusing on ecological processes, plant bioacoustics, and the cognitive capacities of plants. She pioneered plant bioacoustics and expanded the concept of cognition to include plants, challenging traditional views on plant subjectivity and ethical standing. Education: BSc, MSc, PhD (JCU). Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to redefine human understanding of Nature, including studies on plant communication through sound and electromagnetic signals. She has published extensively on topics like plant memory, learning processes, and ecological ethics. Research interests span plant perception, learning processes, bioacoustics, and ecological justice. Her work challenges anthropocentric paradigms and advocates for a more inclusive ethical framework encompassing all life forms. Key themes in her publications include plant intelligence, environmental adaptation, and the intersection of science with philosophy and spirituality. Grants and collaborations are integral to her work, though specific funding details are not provided. She leads discussions on plant-based dietary transitions in universities and the broader implications of ecological justice. Her lab and fieldwork involve innovative methods to study plant behavior and communication, often using bioelectrical and acoustic measurements. Monica advocates for rethinking human relationships with Nature, emphasizing empathy and interspecies connections. Her contributions have sparked global discourse on plant sentience and the ethical treatment of all organisms.
