Graduated in marine biology at the University of Padua. During my studies I did my internship at CNR-IRBIM in Mazara del Vallo, where I increased my knowledge on the life history of elasmobranchs, and I was able to participate in the MEDITS project and others embark as a scientific observer. Then I participated in some FEAMP projects, including the TARTATUR project where I monitored the accidental fishing of sea turtles on board the fishing vessels of the fleets of Chioggia, Pila and Caorle, also measuring the discard of fishing vessels. Currently I work within the CampBiol project and I collaborate with the ITACA project for small pelagics.
The research activities of the Institute are carried out in the context of research, development and innovation projects, both national and international, based on regional funding programs (POR FEAMPA - Regional Operational Program of the European Maritime Affairs Fisheries Fund and Aquaculture and POR FESR - Regional Operational Program of the European Regional Development Fund) or ministerial (PRIN - Projects of relevant national interest, PNRA - National Research Program in Antarctica, PO FEAMPA - National Operational Program European Maritime Affairs Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund) , programs for European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg), direct funding programs of the European Commission (Horizon2020 and Horizon Europe, Life, JPI - Joint Programming Initiatives, ERA-NET Cofund) and thematic collaboration initiatives managed by international organizations such as, for example , the FAO - GFCM (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean). The Institute also develops funded projects in the context of collaborations with private companies in the sectors of the blue economy as well as technology transfer and research results. Research projects, mainly of a collaborative nature, are developed through a wide network of partners that include major Italian and foreign research institutions and universities.
