Carlotta Mazzoldi is a Full Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Padua, Italy, where she conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of marine ecology, conservation biology, and fisheries management. Her work emphasizes the conservation of elasmobranch species, population dynamics, and the integration of local ecological knowledge into marine policy. Her research interests include: Marine and elasmobranch conservation Life-history traits of marine species Reproductive and trophic ecology Climate change impacts on marine ecosystems Citizen science and public perception of sharks Antarctic fish biology Recent publications reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary, data-driven approaches combining field ecology, genetics, modeling, and social science to inform marine conservation. Her work frequently addresses the impacts of overfishing, invasive species, and climate change in the Mediterranean and polar regions. She contributes to large-scale initiatives such as the Oceans Past Platform and LIFE ELIFE project. Scientific contributions and collaborations: Extensive co-authorship on elasmobranch life-history and genetics Active involvement in Mediterranean and Antarctic marine research Leadership in public engagement and shark perception studies Use of citizen science and fisher knowledge in ecological assessments She advises students and early-career researchers, though specific names are not listed. Her work is supported by national and international grants focused on marine conservation and sustainable fisheries. She is affiliated with Fabrizio Serena's Lab and contributes to interdisciplinary marine research networks across Europe.
