CURRENTLY JOB POSITION

Associate Professor for the competitive sector 05/BIOS-031 Zoology and Anthropology SSD BIOS-03/A Zoology, Degree Course in Environmental and Natural Sciences at the University of Cagliari - Department of Life and Environmental Sciences - Macrosection of Animal Biology and Ecology, Via T. Fiorelli, 1, 09126 Cagliari

EDUCATION AND PREVIOUS POSITIONS

-From 2008 to present Member of the teaching staff of the Doctoral School in “Biology and biochemistry of man and the environment” – University of Cagliari – He has acted as coordinator of the research activity and tutor of several doctoral students.
-2008 Commissioner in competition for University Researcher SSD BIO/06 Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences – University of Naples Federico II
-From 2005 to 2007 Member of the teaching staff of the Doctorate in “Animal, molecular and human biology. – University of Cagliari
-31 July-13 August 1994. University of Guelph, Campus Huntsman Marine Science Centre (HMSC), St Andrews (Canada) – Course “Fisheries Resource Evaluation and Management”. Scientific Coordinator Dr R. Stephenson, Fisheries and Oceans (DFO- Canada).
-In March 1993 he obtained the qualification to practice as a Biologist.
-1992 -Seminar on ‘Methods of sampling and management of marine animal stocks’ Prof. Vincent Gallucci – Institute of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy of the University of Bari – 16-18 November 1992
-From March 1992 to March 1995. Three-year scholarship funded by the Autonomous Region of Sardinia (Project P.I.M., B.U.R.A.S. – 02.03.92 – Parts I and II – No. 9) entitled: “Study on the evaluation of the reproductive cycle of fish and carcinological species as a result of biological rest due to temporary fishing bans, in order to determine the optimal conditions for the exercise of the same activity
-10/03/1992. Degree with full marks in Biological Sciences at the University of Cagliari. Experimental thesis entitled "Spatial-temporal distribution of Mediterranean demersal aristides".
- Since February 1989 he attended the thesis internship at the Department of Animal Biology and Ecology (formerly Institute of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy) of the University of Cagliari in the Marine Zoology laboratory. He has collaborated in all types of studies in this field with particular attention to the study of population structure and dynamics, reproductive biology and biological cycles of marine and lagoon fish and carcinogenic species, participating in all sampling operations both at sea and in the lagoon and in the detection of biometric and biological parameters of the samples and their statistical and graphic processing. In particular, he has carried out research activities by participating in the works included in the P.I.M. projects. (Integrated Mediterranean Plan) concerning the spatial-temporal distribution and the trophic-reproductive movements of epi-mesobathyal fish and carcinological populations.
-In the academic year 1985-9186 he enrolled in the Degree Course in Biological Sciences at the University of Cagliari, following the Biological-Animal study plan.
-He obtained the Scientific High School Diploma at the State Scientific High School of Lanusei in July 1985

REVIEWER ACTIVITY ON JOURNALS

-He has been a Referee of articles for the following national and international journals for which he regularly carries out reviews: Journal of Fish Biology, Progress in Oceanography, Mediterranean Marine Science, Biologia Marina Mediterranea

PARTICIPATION IN SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES AND GROUPS

-Since 2012 Member of the group of experts (assessor) Italian IUCN Committee for the drafting of the Italian Red List of Freshwater Fish
-Since 2010 to date Member of AIIAD - Italian Association of Freshwater Ichthyologists
-Since 2010 to 2016 Member of the board of the committee "Necton and fishing" of the SIBM
-Since 2000 member of Conisma - National Interuniversity Consortium of Marine Sciences
-Since 1998 to date Member of UZI – Italian Zoological Union
- Since 1994 Member of SIBM - Italian Society of Marine Biology

SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY

– Since 1990 he has been part of the research group of the Department of Animal Biology and Ecology of the University of Cagliari directed by Prof. Angelo CAU, conducting studies on the population dynamics and reproductive biology of numerous fish species.

The main lines of research concern the following topics:
– Molecular characterization and epidemiological studies on helminths of zoonotic interest in national fish products for the definition of risk assessment parameters for the consumer
– Evaluation of the state of exploitation of demersal resources of the Italian seas (Seas of Sardinia) through experimental trawling campaigns (GRUND- Ministry of Agricultural Policies, MEDITS- EC)
–  Informative survey on the biodiversity, biology and ethology of the deep bathyal resources of the Seas of Sardinia.
–   Analysis of extensive breeding for repopulation purposes of red lobster (Palinurus elephas Fabr., 1787) in areas of the Sardinian coasts: biological, management and production aspects
–  Analysis of the population status of Mediterranean rays and management guidelines for rational exploitation of stocks.
–  Evaluation of discards by fishing segment of Italian seas with the aim of providing the average value of the amount of discards of the main target species.
–  Evaluation of the status of red shrimps in the Mediterranean and central-eastern Italy: studies of biology, ethology and population dynamics.
–  Safeguarding, management and repopulation of Sardinian trout populations Salmo trutta macrostigma for the identification of pure individuals to be used for the production of fry and definition of repopulation plans
– morphometric comparison, on the osteological characteristics, on the growth, on the reproductive aspects of some Selachians and Teleosts in particular on the skeletal system of Mullids, Mullus barbatus and M. surmuletus, and of Centracantids Spicara maena and Spicara flexuosa.
- characterization of marine populations within canyons, of migratory aspects linked to trophism and reproduction and nyctemeral variations of biodiversity.
- evaluation of fish and carcinological stocks with particular attention to the analysis of historical data for the definition of reference points for the evaluation of resources. Analyses on the variation of biodiversity with variations in anthropic pressure have also been carried out.
-biology of red shrimps Aristaeomorpha foliacea and Aristeus antennatus. Furthermore, temperature and salinity data, collected during fishing campaigns, were analyzed in order to evaluate the influence that these have on the presence of the two red shrimps.

During the years of research he participated in numerous research projects (see Project List), produced numerous works published in national and international journals (see Scientific Publications list) and participated in national and international conferences.

PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH PROJECTS OR GROUPS

Since 2003 she has taken part in the national project for the Sardinian seas “Pilot Study on the subject of discards for some fish stocks within the framework of the activities envisaged by Reg. 1543/00 and Reg 1639/01- Study no. 1 and no. 2 for trawling

Since 2003, within the national project financed by MI.P.A. “Inquiry into the potential for exploitation of the mesobathyal resources of the southern seas of Italy using multi-gear”- VI Three-year Fisheries and Aquaculture Plan (Law 41/82) – Thematic Area A: biological resources – Sub-thematic A1- evaluation of resources, she was appointed responsible for the part concerning the Sardinian Seas.

Since 2002 she has collaborated in the “National Program “Harvest data collection, ex reg. Ce 1543/2000 and 1639/2001

Since 2001, he has participated in the activity of the SAC-GFGM FAO – Sub-Committee of Stock Assessment -Working Group on Demersals

Since 2000, he has been part of the community working group “Stock Assessment in the MEDiterranean“(SAMED) (EU Project n°99/047) with which he collaborates in the creation of methods and procedures to be applied in the stock assessment of demersal resources

Since 1997, in the semi-intensive breeding project of red lobster (Palinurus elephas Fabricius,) for repopulation purposes in an area in front of the Sinis peninsula (central-western Sardinia). Biological, technical and productive aspects.” He independently and continuously conducts a study on the red lobster following some aspects of the population dynamics with particular reference to growth in the sea through marking and recapture methods.

Since 1997 he has been part of the "Statistical Methodologies Group" created within the National Research Project "Demersal Resources" GRU.N.D. in which he actively participates in the works and seminars regarding the selectivity and intercalibration of fishing gear.

Since 1994 he has been part of national (GRUND) and international (MEDIT) research groups aimed at evaluating demersal resources in the Italian and Mediterranean seas, in which it collects data and directly studies some marine species.

Since 1991 it has been part of the national project “Evaluation of demersal resources” Project No. 5A11 funded by the Ministry of Agricultural Policies

In the context of all research activities it coordinates various users such as undergraduates, PhD students, trainees establishing various relationships with Italian and foreign universities, state and regional research institutions.

TEACHING

-A.A. 2001-2002 to date Professor of the course of Comparative Anatomy Degree Course in Natural Sciences – University of Cagliari (6 CFU)
-A.A. 2011-2012 to date Professor of the course of VIA geochemical and ecological aspects – I Module of Zoology Master's Degree Course in Natural Sciences – University of Cagliari (CFU 3)
-A.A. 2003-2004 to 2009-2010 Professor of the course of Environmental Impact Assessment – ??Module of Zoology Master's Degree Course in Natural Environment Surveyor – University of Cagliari (CFU 2)
-A.A. 2003-2004 to 2009-2010 Lecturer of the course Ecological sampling techniques laboratory – zoology module Bachelor's degree course in Applied Bioecology – University of Cagliari (3 CFU)
-June – October 2004 Lecturer of the course Population dynamics and management of exploited marine resources – Course “LAGUNA, interventions for the training of business planners in the fishing and ecotourism sector” (L. 845/78 art. 26 Framework Law on Professional Training) ANAP Sardinia, Oristano
-From 25 to 29 November 2006 Lecturer of the course Population dynamics of marine populations for responsible fishing – Algeria Project. Training on fishing: training and information modules: programming, research and promotion. Course held in French in Algiers for Lega pesca Roma
-June – October 2004 Course holder of Population dynamics and management of exploited marine resources – Course “LAGUNA, interventions for the training of business planners in the fishing and ecotourism sector” (L. 845/78 art. 26 Framework Law on Professional Training) ANAP Sardinia, Oristano
-November 2004-April 2005 Course holder of Ecosystems of internal areas. Course for the training of business operators in the fishing and ecotourism sector. IRECOP Oristano
-AA. 1998-1999 and A.A. 1999-2000 he held practical lessons and seminars in the course of Comparative Anatomy for Students of Biological Sciences and Natural Sciences (course holder Prof. M.G. Serra) University of Cagliari
-AA. 1998-1999 and A.A. 1999-2000 he held a module of Osteology lessons of the Comparative Anatomy course for Students of Biological Sciences and Natural Sciences (course holder Prof. M.G. Serra) University of Cagliari
-Since 1998 he has regularly acted as a tutor for students of the degrees in Biological Sciences, Natural Sciences (single-cycle degrees, three-year degrees, specialist degrees and master's degrees. University of Cagliari
-From 2005 to 2007 he has regularly acted as a research coordinator and tutor for PhD students of the PhD in "Animal, Molecular and Human Biology" University of Cagliari
-From 2008 to today he has regularly acted as a research coordinator and tutor for students of the Doctoral School in "Biology and Biochemistry of Man and the Environment" - University of Cagliari
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