Post-doc research assistant at the Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences of the University of Bologna since 2021. Research interests: beneficial insect biodiversity and conservation in agroecosystems (with a focus on pollinators and biocontrol agents), landscape and habitat ecology, ecosystem services.
Training
2012 Bachelor's Degree in Biology at the University of Bologna (evaluation: 110/110 cum laude) with the thesis Coccinellid Beetles in maize agroecosystems inside protected areas: Role of ecological infrastructures and potential impacts of GM plants
2014 Master's Degree in Biodiversity and Evolution at the University of Bologna (evaluation: 110/110 cum laude) with the thesis Ground-dwelling beetles in maize agroecosystems of Northern Italy: Potential as bioindicators
2019 Visiting PhD Student at Estación Biológica de Doñana, Seville (Spain)
2020 PhD in Crop Science at the University of Padova (evaluation: Excellent), with the thesis Bridging applied ecology and network theory to improve landscape management for conservation
Academic career
2015-2017 Post-graduate internship at the University of Bologna (Agricultural Entomology)
2016 Freelance contract at the University of Bologna, on the subject Identification of bioindicator beetles with a focus on Staphylinidae
2017 Freelance contract at the University of Bologna, on the subject Study of soil biodiversity through bioindicators
2019-2021 Research grant at the University of Udine, on the subject Green infrastructures for the conservation and improvement of the condition of habitats and protected species along the rivers
2021 Research grant at the University of Udine, on the subject Cover crops effects on biodiversity and agronomic and ecosystem services in agricultural and rural landscapes
2021-current: Research grant at the University of Bologna, on the subject Integration of natural insecticides, biological control agents and agroecological approaches for the management of pest insects in agricultural areas
Other activities
2020-2023: Entomology consultant for Euroequipe Srl
2023-2024: Speaker at mosquito control seminars for Stocker Srl
2017-current: Organizer and Social Media Manager for the Bologna section of the science education festival Pint of Science
