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Acerbi Carlotta
Researcher, University of Genoa
I am Carlotta Acerbi, a Master’s graduate in Chemical Sciences and research fellow at the University of Genoa, specializing in analytical chemistry and environmental sample analysis.
Ahmad Sheharyar
PhD student, Ca Foscari University of Venice
He has 9 years of technical and instructorship experience at public and private entities in a computer rich environment mostly associated with modelling and testing of incumbent methods for investigating earth system processes.
Alfei PIER PAOLO
PHD Student, Catholic University of Milan
His PhD project focuses on the role played by Italy in Arctic exploration, with particular regard to the relation between polar expeditions and diplomacy.
Alla Martina
Master's Student, La Sapienza University of Rome
I studied astrophysics and work in experimental cosmology. I love reading, crocheting, and am interested in extreme habitats, especially polar regions.
Almagioni cecilia
Master's Student, University of Milan
I have just graduated in Physics with a thesis on the variability of snow cover in the Karakoram region, and I would like to pursue a PhD on these topics.
Amaral Wasielesky Ana
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice /OGS
I have a Bachelor's in Oceanography (FURG), Erasmus Mundus Master in Water and Coastal Management (UNIBO/UCA/UALG), and PhD candidate in Polar Sciences. Research focus: Ocean Dynamics in Antarctica
Amato Giulia
Master's student, University of Sassari
I am attending the second year of the CdLM in Wildlife Management, Conservation and Control at the University of Sassari. In 2022 I did a postgraduate internship in Sweden, at the Grimso Wildlife Research Centre.
Artoni CLAUDIO
technical manager, Bicocca University Milan
Technical manager of the EuroCold Lab laboratory system. Geologist, he holds a doctorate in Polar Sciences and deals with the study of mineral dust in snow and ice and the stability of the snow cover. He has participated in numerous expeditions to the Alps, the Arctic and Antarctica.
Aschieri Bianca
Bachelor's Student, University of Turin
I am a 3rd year undergraduate physics student. I have been a speleologist for 3 years and I am interested in everything related to the mountains. In particular, I would like to exploit my physical knowledge in the glaciological field; Through the Italian glaciological committee I am following a path to become a glaciological operator!
Aulicino giuseppe
researcher, parthenope university of Naples
PhD in Polar Science (2011). Research interests in oceanography (Seaice; Ocean-ice-atmosphere exchanges; Polynyas; Eddies; AUVs and UAVs; Multiplatform monitoring) and remote sensing (SAR, PMW, TIR, altimetry). Former APECS-Italy coordinator.
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Balan Maria
Master's student, University of Genoa
I'm studying for a Master's degree in Marine Biology and Ecology at the University of Genoa. My studies and researches focus on antarctic copepods.
Barbagallo Blanka
phd student, University of Milan
I have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and Policy and a Master’s in Environmental Change and Global Sustainability. Currently, I am doing the 1st year of the Environmental Science Ph.D. program (39th cycle) with a project on studying the albedo of Third Pole glaciers using remote sensing techniques.
Barilà Claudia
Master Student, University of Turin
I'm very interested in studying climate, particularly climate change and the impacts of human activities. I’m also a passionate mountain enthusiast and love spending time in the mountains in every season!
Barlow Ellen
Master Student, University of Bologna
I'm a master student of Physics of the Earth System in Bologna, interested in ice cores, paleoclimatology and atmospheric chemistry.
Basili Marco
PhD Student, UniBo - CNR IRBIM
Graduated in Marine Biology at the Univpm of Ancona, currently a PhD student and research associate at the CNR IRBIM of Ancona. I focus on the study of the marine environmental microbiomes.
battaglia francesca
PhD STUDENT, Cà Foscari University of Venice
PhD Student in Science and Management of Climate Change. Expertise: geophysics, polar science. Research topic: seismic facies analysis and identification of glacial processes at high latitude continental margins: Ross Sea, Antarctica.
bertinetti stefano
Post Doc, University of Turin
I’m an analytical chemist, and in my PhD, I am studying the transport of atmospheric particulate matter in the polar regions by means elemental and isotopic (Pb, Sr) analysis.
Bianco Elena
Post Doc, University of Bologna
Her PhD research focused on better understanding the variability of Arctic sea ice across different timescales using ocean reanalyses and global climate models. She currently works as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Bologna, Dept. of Physics and Astronomy.
biscaro enrico
phd student, ca'foscari university of venice
PhD student in Polar Sciences with a research project which aims to understand if in the recent period Svalbard has really changed their climatic regime defining the potential associated consequences.
bonomelli sara
master's student, University of Milan
I carried out my bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences, acquiring skills ranging from earth sciences to biology. I'm currently continuing my studies with a master’s degree always in the field of Natural Sciences and in particular I'm concentrating, with my master’s degree thesis, on Arctic glaciology.
Bonucci Francesco
phd student, University of Siena
PhD student enrolled at the University of Siena
Bouras Massinissa
Master's Student, Akli Mohand Oulhadj University of Bouira
First-year university student at Akli Mohand Oulhadj University of Bouira and member of an environmental association, interested in international conferences.
Bordignon Irene
phd student, IUSS Pavia, Università degli Studi di Ferrara, Umeå University
PhD fellow in Sustainable Development and Climate Change through the lens of the environmental humanities and ecocriticism. My research focus is the Arctic and contemporary cultural works related to it.
Bramati Gabriele
Master's Student, University of Oslo – Department of Geosciences
Passionate about studying the cryosphere using remote sensing techniques in the optical and thermal bands, both multispectral and hyperspectra. Currently working on surging glaciers in Svalbard.
Burgay francois
Post Doc, Paul Scherrer Institut
I was born in Aosta and the passion for glaciers led me to study them from a chemical point of view. Currently I am involved in organic analysis on ice cores.
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Cacciotti Federico
PhD Student, La Sapienza University of Rome
Born in 1996, I work in the development team of KID detectors operating in the millimeter and sub-millimeter bands within the Observational Cosmology Group at Sapienza University. I’m passionate about astrophotography and mountains.
Calì Quaglia Filippo
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dept. of Physics, University of Colorado Boulder, CO, USA
He graduated in Physics and holds a PhD in Polar Sciences from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (in collaboration with INGV). His research focuses on the radiative effects of aerosols and clouds in the polar regions, particularly in the Arctic. He is also interested in cross-disciplinary topics such as data access and availability, the history of science, and the relationship between science, society, and politics. Overall, he has spent more than 16 months conducting fieldwork in both polar regions, participating in experimental campaigns at Concordia Station in Antarctica and at several Arctic locations, including Pituffik (formerly Thule), Qaanaaq, the Kangerlussuaq region, and the Svalbard Islands.
Calciati Luca
PhD student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Graduated in Physics at the University of Milan-Bicocca (M.Sc.). Phd student in Polar Sciences at Ca' Foscari University of Venice.
Candelaresi Simon
Post Doc, University of Augsburg
I am a researcher in fluid dynamics. My current emphasis is simulation methods and applications in astrophysics.
Capponi Alessandro
Phd Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice/ICB-CNR Pozzuoli/La Sapienza University of Rome/INFN section of Rome
After graduating in Astronomy and Astrophysics, I joined the PhD programme in Polar Sciences in the Astronomy, Space & Earth Observations curriculum. Now, I am working on the COSMO experiment, which aims to measure spectral distortions in the spectrum of the Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation.
Casagrande Elena
PhD student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
First I studied chemistry in Bologna, then I continued in Perugia, where I became passionate about Environmental Chemistry. I am currently a PhD student of the 39th Doctorate in Polar Sciences DIN.
Catena Emanuele
Researcher, La Sapienza University of Rome
Research Fellow at the Department of Physics, Sapienza University, Space It Up! project. Master's degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics, with expertise in millimeter/submillimeter instrumentation, astrophysics, and cosmology.
Cattaneo Andrea
Phd Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice/ICB-CNR Pozzuoli/ICB-CNR Pozzuoli
PhD student in Polar Sciences at Ca' Foscari University, researches the biotechnological potential of Antarctic extremophilic bacteria at the Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry (ICB-CNR) in Naples.
celli giuditta
PhD STUDENT, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Graduated in chemistry, after spending one year in Antarctica for field research, she is studying how the ozone hole influences the mercury and iodine’s geochemical cycle.
Cerri Elisa
Researcher, University of Genoa
Master's degree in Chemical Sciences at University of Genoa. I currently hold a scholarship focused on the study of mineral dust reaching the Antarctic plateau by means of elemental and isotopic analysis.
cerri sofia
PhD STUDENT, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
MSc Sciences and Technologies for the Environment and Territory. The interest in glaciology was born during thesis project, focused on mineral dust in RICE ice core and their paleoclimatic interpretation.
Ciavarelli Elena
Bachelor's Student, University of Milan
Passionate about the Arctic from both cultural and scientific perspectives. I'm a BSc student in geology at the University of Milan, studying Norwegian, and a proud member of Osservatorio Artico.
Cogliati Rocco
master's student, university of Turin
I'm interested in ice core science and paleoclimatology, with a focus on rapidly evolving phenomena such as Dansgaard-Oeschger events.
cometti valentina
phd student, university of siena
I'm currently a PhD student in Polar Sciences at the University of Siena. The main aim of my project is to study the composition and dynamics of marine benthic communities of the Southern Ocean using standardised technical devices, Autonomous Reef Monitoring Structures (ARMS), with a particular focus on the phylum Bryozoa.
coppolaro veronica
PHD STUDENT, University of Manitoba and Fisheries and Oceans
Assessing the impacts of increasing vessel underwater noise on marine mammals in the Canadian Arctic using passive acoustics to monitor potential changes in their vocal behavior and movements.
Cremonesi Llorenc
Post Doc, University of Milan
I'm a postdoc in the Physics Department at the University of Milan, where I completed my Ph.D. My research focuses on the properties of aerosols and particles found in ice cores.
Crosta Arianna
PhD Student, UUniversity of Milan
Dealing with the ecology of glacial environments (especially at high altitudes). Focused on biodiversity, its dynamics and the presence of contaminants.
crupi davide
master's student, university of Genoa
I'm studying for a Master's degree in Marine Biology and at the University of Genoa, and my thesis will focus on the application of machine learning in the study of the Antarctic ecosystem
Cucini Claudio
PHD STUDENT, university of siena
I am Molecular Biologist and I am studying Antarctic Collembola biodiversity through bioinformatic methods
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D'Alò Federica
Post Doc, CNR-IRET
I am Federica, a postdoc researcher specializing in studying the responses of alpine and Arctic ecosystems, which are particularly sensitive to climate change. My work combines the analysis of the carbon cycle with microbiology to better understand processes and ecological dynamics in extreme environments.
d'amico marianna
Post Doc, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Her project focused on the distribution, sources and transport processes of chemicals of emerging concern in polar regions. She is currently conducting her research on atmospheric contamination in the Italian Alps.
D'Esposito Lauro
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice/Parthenope University of Naples
I am Lauro D'Esposito, a PhD student in Polar Sciences at Ca' Foscari University of Venice and graduated in Climate Sciences from the Parthenope University of Naples.
De Rovere FRANCESCO
PHD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
He deals with modifications in Arctic and Atlantic water masses circulation in Kongsfjorden (Svalbard) in response to global environmental changes.
dentico carlotta
Researcher, National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics
I work on physical and chemical oceanography in relation to the carbonate system. I have investigated ocean dynamics in the North Atlantic and Arctic Ocean and in the Mediterranean Sea.
Di Bella Daniele
Phd Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
24 years old, I just graduated in Quantitative Biology in UniMi with a thesis written at AWI. I am looking to start my research career in the field of Polar Sciences.
Di Biase Michele
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
PhD student in Polar Science, I'm interested in glaciology and in monitoring glaciers both in situ and through remote sensing methods.
Di Palma Simone
PhD student, Parthenope University of Naples
I have just started my PhD in Environmental Phenomena and Risks at the University of Naples "Parthenope". I mainly deal with the analysis of oceanographic data in polar areas.
Di Pauli Mattia
PhD student, Ca' foscari university of venice
Dumon Steenssens Léa
PhD student, Ca' Foscari/Uniba
I'm a PhD in marine sciences focussing on climate change and coastal dynamics on Terra Nova Bay, Antarctica. I'm 23 and I'm French
durazzano tiziana
Master's Student, University of Genoa
I am a master’s student from the University of Genoa. When not dreaming of visiting Antarctica I pursue my interest in biological oceanography and planktology.
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favaro eleonora
phd student, ca' foscari university of venice
PhD Student in Polar Sciences. My research focuses on the study of airborne emerging contaminants as tracers of human impact in alpine background sites, via HPLC-MS/MS and IC-MS/MS.
Fellin Diego
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
I am an enthusiastic PhD student in Polar Sciences who is investigating the interplay between aerosol and cloud in the Arctic. I majored in Chemistry with a focus on environmental and analytical chemistry and I consider myself yo be a sensible and curious person who is very collaborative and team-oriented, with a strong desire to be involved. I am very sensitive about the role of science towards climate change
Ferola Antonino Ian
PhD Student, Parthenope University of Naples
PhD in Environmental Phenomenon and Risks. My studies focus on the variability of the ACC main fronts and the analysis of eddies arising from its instabilities.
Ferrari Emma
Post Doc, University of Siena
I'm a marine ecotoxicologist studying plastic pollution impacts in polar and temperate ecosystems, with expertise in micro- and nanoplastics, emerging contaminants, and marine invertebrate models like Ciona robusta.
Field Kyle
PhD student, University of Siena
My research focuses on terrestrial biodiversity in Antarctica over both spatial and temporal scales through the use of molecular tools.
Fioraso Marco
PhD Student, University of Siena
Hi, I’m Marco Fioraso, a geologist passionate of interaction between surface processes and deep-seated processes, I used thermochronology to reconstruct tectonics and landscape evolution
Fiorini Deborah
PhD Student, University of Milan-Bicocca
Master’s degree in Physics, PhD student in Polar Sciences regarding optical and microphysical analyses of ice cores and impurities. I worked in the characterization of radioactive sources and contamination
fisauli giulia
phd student, university of perugia
I am a PhD student at the University of Perugia, my project is focused on the characterization of tephra for the study of the impacts of explosive eruptions and past atmospheric circulation paths, focusing on three volcanoes of the Northern Victoria Land in Antarctica. For the research project I will apply conventional and Machine Learning analytical techniques.
Forina Domitilla
Phd student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice / University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Frassati Stefano
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Master’s degree in environmental chemistry, currently a PhD student in polar sciences. My research project deals with the quantification and photodegradation of micro-nano plastics in alpine and polar snow
Furlotti Alice
Master's Student, Stockholm University
I recently graduated in Physical Geography at Stockholm University, specializing in Polar Landscapes and Quaternary Climate, with a thesis focused on ice sheet modelling. I'm eager to pursue a PhD and contribute to the understanding of Earth's cryospheric systems.
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gai giulia
Master's student, university of Siena
I am graduating in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Sustainability. During my Bachelor I did an Erasmus in Helsinki, while from January I will be at the Norwegian Polar Institute. I scuba-dive.
Gallarate Mario
PhD student, Ca' foscari university of venice / University of Turin
I'm a PhD student in polar sciences, my research is focused on seasonal snowpacks of the Alps
Galli Giacomo
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
After studying Natural Sciences and Environmental Sciences, I decided to dedicate myself for the study of recent microfossils from Antarctica with the focus on reconstruct marine paleoenvironment.
Gandolfi Matteo
Bachelor's Student, University of Parma
Food Science graduate (BSc - University of Parma) and Data Science diploma (First-Level Master’s - SDA). Currently, I am an undergraduate Physics student at the University of Parma and I am working in R&D, spanning IT, mechanical, and experimental domains . Born in 1999, driven by continuous learning, with a strong passion for environmental sciences. I have always been motivated and curious towards scientific research. I love multidisciplinarity and most of all jazz music!
Garofalo Giovanni
PhD Student, Institut Clément Ader (ICA)
PhD candidate currently focusing on the mechanics of materials (ductile, brittle, mixed) subjected to dynamic loading. Based in Toulouse, FR, I work at the Institut Clément Ader (ICA) in the M2SM/SUMO Directorate.
Gasparetto Thomas
Post Doc, INAF-OATs
Astrophysics Post-Doc at INAF in Trieste, after a PhD obtained between Trieste and Grenoble. I work on software development for space missions. I was the winterover astrophysicist for Concordia DC18.
Genuzio Giulia
Phd Student, Ca' foscari University of venice
My PhD project is focused on the analysis of organic compounds and trace elements present in ice cores to reconstruct the evolution of the anthropogenic footprint.
Giachello Simone
PhD student, University of Milan
I am an ecologist and zoologist interested in understanding how anthropogenic factors suche as climate change, habitat degradation, and invasive species affect biodiversity from the local to the global scale.
Gomes Ilha João
PhD student, Ca' foscari university of venice
Hello! My name is João, I’m a PhD Student at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, in the Polar Sciences program, and I study the chemistry of ice cores.
Grifoni Francesco
PhD Student, Insubria University/IUSS Pavia
Sono un dottorando in Sviluppo sostenibile e cambiamenti climatici (PhD SDC) presso lo IUSS di Pavia e l'Università dell'Insubria. Ho conseguito la laurea triennale in Scienze ambientali presso la Sapienza Università di Roma e laurea magistrale in Scienze ambientali presso l'Università degli Studi dell'Insubria. Nel 2023-2024-2025 ho partecipato come collaboratore di ricerca per il progetto InsubrePolar presso la Toolik Field Station, Alaska. Sono il rappresentante italiano della rete dei giovani ricercatori del permafrost (PYRN).
Grillo Marco
phd student, university of Siena
Marco Grillo research activity focuses on Antarctic Planktology. Currently he is doing his PhD at University of Siena focusing on Antarctic Pteropods.
GUZZI ALICE
PhD student, University of Siena
Currently PhD Student at the University of Siena. I work on Antarctic Echinoderms using morphological and molecular approach with main focus on convergent evolution and cryptic diversity in the ophiuroids.
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Ildyrym Madina
Master Student, University of Milan
Currently, I’m studying mountain environments, sustainability and climate change as part of my Master’s. I’d like to take this further into polar research, looking at Antarctica through an interdisciplinary lens that connects environmental, scientific and governance perspectives.
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Kholdihaghighi Shaghayegh
PhD Student, University of Padua
PhD student investigating physiological responses of polar organisms to chemical pollutants and climate change, aiming to understand how multiple stressors influence their physiology, defense mechanisms, and adaptation capacity.
Krauzig Naomi
Researcher, Parthenope University of Naples / Università Politecnica delle Marche
Passionate physical oceanographer, currently focusing on water masses in the Ross Sea, which impact, among others, the stabilizing ice shelves surrounding the Antarctic Ice Sheet and the global thermohaline circulation.
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Lahn Sara
Master's Student, University of Florence
Graduated in Chemistry, currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Environmental and Cultural Heritage Chemistry at UniFi, with an interest in environmental analysis and monitoring
leo patrick
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Cellular and Molecular Biologist. PhD project focus on the detection of biosignatures from fossilized and living cryptoendolithic communities from McMurdo Dry Valleys (Antarctica) to be applied in the field of astrobiology.
Linciano Martina
Master's student, University of Genoa
Marine Biology student with a strong interest in marine ecology and biodiversity, specialized in the taxonomic identification of copepods and the study of key organisms in the zooplankton community. Currently engaged in the analysis of zooplankton sampled in the Ross Sea using a sediment trap.
lodi rachele
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Master’s degree in Applied and Environmental Geology at the University of Turin. She worked as study grant holder on the Nunataryuk (Horizon 2020) at ISP-CNR. Now she studies the POPs distribution in permafrost.
Lucà Nancy
phd student, ca' foscari university of venice
PhD student in Polar Science. My project is focused on the analysis of the formation and export processes of Antarctic Bottom Water in the Ross Sea
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Magnani Cecilia
PhD student, ISAC CNR (BO) / Ca' Foscari University of Venice
I am an atmospheric physicist and PhD candidate in Polar Sciences at Ca’ Foscari University, studying aerosol-cloud interactions and the role of cloud condensation nuclei in mountain and Arctic clouds.
Maiero Enrico
PhD student, Ca' foscari University of Venice, OGS Trieste
I was born in Udine in 1994. I graduated in physics in Trieste in 2019 and I am doing a PhD in Polar Sciences between the Ca' Foscari University of Venice and the OGS in Trieste. My research activity concerns modelling the Antarctic Surface Mass Balance in the paleoclimate, but I have broader interests in climatology and theoretical climatology.
Marascio Adele
Master's Student, University of Turin
I graduated in Physics in Bologna and then i took my master degree in Torino in Climate Physics. I'm interested in oceanography, paleoclimate and climate physics.
Marchettoni Edoardo
Researcher, University of Padua
Marine Biologist (MS). Researcher at the University of Padova focusing on algae and benthic community biology.
Mariani Alberto
PhD student, University of Insubria, Alpsolut srl
I'm Alberto, I come from Valtellina. I've been involved in a research project in Greenland, I'm in the Alpine Rescue, an avalanche forecaster and researcher in the cryosphere remote sensing field.
Marturano Laura
PhD student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Unime, CNR-ISP
I am a first-year PhD student in polar science. My research is based on the study of microplastics in Antarctica and the effects on organisms.
Marzaro Jessica
Researcher, CNR – ISP, Institute of Polar Sciences.
Science communicator. I currently manage the social presence of the European project Beyond EPICA - Oldest Ice Core and I support the communication activities of the CNR – Institute of Polar Sciences.
Massi Lorenzo
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
PhD student in Polar Science at Ca’ Foscari University Venice. My PhD project based on chemically characterize the Antarctic and Arctic atmospheric particulate matter in terms of trace metal(loid)s. in termini di metallo traccia (loid)s.
Melly Jacob
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
PhD Student based at Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Merialdi alessia
Bachelor's student, university of genoa
I'm a student of Biological Science at the University of Genoa. I’m doing my three-years thesis on Antartic Echinoderms and Porifera.
Meroni Simone
PhD student, CNR - ISP
I’m Simone Meroni, PhD student in polar science, I study the impact of light absorbong aersol on the climate system (mainly glaciers). The theme of my research is "Impact of fire emissions and dust uplift on the Arctic atmosphere"
Metzger Martin
master's Student, University of Bologna
I'm a master student in physics of Earth system. My studies are mainly in climatology and I'd like to focus on the criosphere changes. Currently I'm searching a master thesis in ice modeling.
Miño Ary Leonel
PhD Student, University of Trieste
Seismic modeling, Rock Physics, Neural Networks, FWI
Monzali Matteo
PhD Student, University of Milan-Bicocca
PhD student at Milano-Bicocca University. Graduated in Physics of the Earth System at Bologna University. I deal with snow and ice remote sensing.
Morano Alessandro
Master Student, Federico II University of Naples
I am an Italian student interested in space exploration and geopolitics. I am pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering alongside another degree in Legal Services Science.
Moretti Simone
Post Doc, Max Planck Institute for Chemistry
Postdoctoral researcher from Italy currently at the Max Planck Institute in Germany, dreaming to come back to Italy to pursue my research on nutrient cycling in the Southern Ocean.
Muneeb Muhammad
PhD student, University of Siena
PhD student in Environmental, Geological, and Polar Sciences, specializing in advanced laser scanning techniques for morphometric analysis and seismic estimates. Dedicated to seismic risk reduction and innovative research.
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Nannetti Matilde
Master's Student, University of Turin
I am a Master's student in Physics at the University of Turin. My research interests focus on past and future climate variability and change. Currently, I am conducting research for my Master's thesis on the statistical prediction of extreme events.
Nicosia Alessia
Researcher, CNR
Researcher with a permanent position since 2020, I work at the National Research Council in Bologna, mainly focusing on atmospheric aerosols and cloud microphysics. I have collaborated on various polar research projects (both in the Arctic and Antarctic) and continue to develop projects and conduct research in this field. I have carried out field measurement campaigns both at Ny-Ålesund (30 days for the PARCS-MACA project) and at Concordia Dome C (winterover DC18, 13 months).
nogarotto alessio
PhD STUDENT, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Master’s degree in Geology and Land Management at University of Bologna. He works with biogeochemical proxies from marine sediments paleoenvironmental reconstructions in the Arctic, Antarctica and the Mediterranean Sea
noli nicholas
PhD STUDENT, University of Siena
PhD in Polar Sciences (University of Siena), currently working for MNA (Museo Nazionale dell’Antartide) – Genova section, focusing on the study of Southern Ocean isopods.
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oddone mauro
master's student, La Sapienza University of Rome
Worker and Master’s student in Astronomy and Astrophysics, mainly interested in experimental research, space missions (satellite and terrestrial)
Ooi Shi Quan
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice / OGS Trieste
My background is in marine science, particularly physical oceanography and seismic. I am doing my PhD at OGS, studying the Antarctic crust and lithosphere and their interactions with the ice sheets.
oranges massimiliano
phd student, ca' foscari university of venice
I have a degree in physics and I am a PhD student in Polar Sciences with Ca' Foscari University. I am part of the Astronomy, Space & Earth Observations curriculum
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Pane Silvia
Master's Student, University of Genoa
I’m Sicilian and 22 years old. I got my bachelor’s degree in “Biological Sciences” at Pisa’s university and I’m looking forward to start my master’s degree in “marine biology and ecology” in Genova.
Parodi Caterina
Tecnichnical Personnel, INFN/University of Turin
Master’s degree in Environmental Chemistry. I research the composition of Arctic and Antarctic atmospheric particulate matter using spectrometric techniques and chemometric analyses.
Petrucco-Toffolo Greta
Master Student, Ludwig Maximillians Universität Munchen
I am a Master’s student in Geophysics at LMU/TUM, with a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of Padua. My main interests are glaciology and alpine and polar geophysics, particularly in the context of climate change, landslides, and avalanches.
Petteni Agnese
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Piva Elisabetta
PhD student, University of Padua
PhD student in Cell Biology (University of Padua), studying how climate change and pollution affect the physiology of Antarctic fish, with a focus on oxidative stress and the antioxidant system.
Plotti Margherita
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
PhD student in Polar Sciences, I study microbiology in ice cores.
Prakash Chandradeo
Master's Student, Marche Polytechnic university
I am a master’s student in environmental engineering. I am from india and I am attending a Master's degree at the Marche Polytechnic University.
Pranzo Raffaele
PhD student, Politechnic of Turin
I am a PhD student in Geography at Polytechnic of Turin. I am investigating the effects of climate change on Italian Alpine habitats through the implementation of ecological distribution models.
Pulimeno Simone
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
PhD project on the characterization of atmospheric aerosols thtrough the integration of active and passive techniques (solar and lunar photometry, LIDAR).
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Rajendran Shobha Ajin
PhD Student, University of Florence
PhD student at the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Florence, Italy, and researcher at the Resilience Development Initiative (RDI), Bandung, Indonesia. He has an M.Sc. degree with honors in Applied Geology at the University of Madras (Chennai, India).
Rappazzo Alessandro Ciro
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Master degree in Marine Biology at the University of Messina in 2014. The I received different scolarships in the actual Istitute of Polar Science at the CNR of Messina. Now I am a PhD student in Polar Science at the Ca' Foscari University in Venice.
Raspagni Valentina
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice / University of Milan-Bicocca
Master degree in Marine Biology at the University of Messina in 2014. The I received different scolarships in the actual Istitute of Polar Science at the CNR of Messina. Now I am a PhD student in Polar Science at the Ca' Foscari University in Venice.
Roscelli Letizia
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice / Institute of Polar Sciences - national research council of italy
PhD student at Ca' Foscari University based at ISP Bologna, working on paleoclimatic and paleoenvironmental reconstructions and calibrations using organic biomarkers in marine sediments. Bachelor’s degree in Physics (University of Parma), Master’s degrees in Environmental Physics (University of Bremen) and in Science of Climate (University of Bologna). I took part in oceanographic campaigns in the South and North Atlantic and in the Arctic Ocean with more than 100 days at sea.
Rossetti Claudia
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, with a focus on Global Changes and Sustainability. Currently a PhD student in Polar Sciences at the Ca' Foscari University of Venice. The project regards the characterization of atmospheric pollutants in Antarctica, as well as their transport processes and interactions with other environmental compartments.
Rossi Gioele
PhD Student, University of Siena
Gioele Rossi is a PhD student in Environmental, Geological and Polar Sciences and Technologies at the University of Siena. He studies archaeometry and conservation of cultural heritage, with a particular focus on stone materials.
Rosso Beatrice
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
My PhD project focus on the assessment of small microplastics (≤100µm) and plastic additives fluxes in the atmospheric compartment and highways stormwater runoff in urban and polar areas.
Roversi Giacomo
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice / CNR-ISAC Rome
PhD student in Polar Sciences (DIN-SP 39°) at Venice Ca’ Foscari. He studies Antarctic precipitation and cloud microphysics from ground and spaceborne observations
Roy Twishashish
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
I am a PhD Student working on Ice-cores.
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Salvadore Marco
PhD Student, IUSS Pavia/La Sapienza University of Rome
I am a PhD student in the National Doctorate in Earth Observation, and my research focuses on studying cryosphere dynamics using satellite data to develop value-added products and application services.
Santin Ilaria
PhD Student, University of Trieste
PhD student in Applied Geophysics. My research is based on geophysical characterization of glacial and periglacial environments, through electromagnetic techniques. I carry on geophysical surveys both in the Alps and in Antarctica
Saul Porrino Roberta
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Master’s graduate in Sciences and Technologies of Navigation, specializing in Climate Sciences, University of Naples Parthenope. 26 years old, PhD student in Polar Sciences at Ca' Foscari University, interested in physical oceanography.
Schena Emma
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
I studied Marine Biology in Pisa and now I'm doing a PhD in Polar Sciences at Ca' Foscari University in Venice.
Securo Andrea
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
PhD student in Polar Sciences. Studying glaciers through geomatics and remote sensing.
Segato Delia
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
I’m a PhD student at Ca’Foscari University of Venice. My main topic of research is about past sea ice reconstruction through halogen measurements in polar ice cores.
Sherpa Stéphanie
Resarcher, University of Milan
My research focuses on the reconstruction of evolutionary processes that shaped the distribution of genetic variation among populations in various animal species.
Simoncini Andrea
PhD Student, University of Milan
I got a degree in natural sciences from the University of Pisa and I'm now working in the lab of Francesco Ficetola as a PhD in Milan
Simonetti Silvia
Post Doc, University of Siena
I am ecotoxicologist with a degree from the University of Siena, currently involved as Postdoc in the PNRA TIPTOE project, studying the presence and effects of microplastics and microfibers on Antarctic organisms.
Spagnesi Azzurra
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Graduated in paleoclimatology, with previous experience in dendrochronology and Surface Exposure Dating (SED), I currently work on paleoclimatic reconstructions through the continuous analysis of alpine ice cores.
Spezza Alessia
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice / University of Milan
PhD student in Polar Sciences, born in L'Aquila on 09.06.1997. Graduated in Environmental Sciences and Environmental Biology, currently working at the University of Milan in Political and Environmental Sciences.
Suaria Giuseppe
Researcher, CNR-ISMAR
Researcher at ISMAR Lerici, he studies the dynamics of accumulation, distribution and transport of plastics in polar, oceanic and Mediterranean environments. In 2017 he participated in the ACE expedition sampling microplastics during the entire circumnavigation of the Antarctic continent.
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tenti martina
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Master’s degree in Exploration and Applied Geophysics. I am a PhD student in Polar Sciences and my research focuses on geophysical data processing and interpretation to detect Pleistocene deposits on the seabed in the Ross Sea, Antarctica.
teruzzi luca
PhD Student, University of milan
PhD student in Physics, mountain lover, dealing with the optical properties of aeolian dust in Alpine and Polar cryosphere and in atmospheric aerosols to deepen the understanding of climate-regulating processes
Torri Michele
Researcher, University of Genoa
Currently a Research Fellow at the University of Genoa, I focus on the study of Antarctic water masses. Using chemical tracers, I analyze oceanographic dynamics and the complex mechanisms of Southern Ocean mixing.
Torricella Fiorenza
Post Doc, University of Trieste
Expert in marine diatom and sedimentological analyes.
Toscano Rivalta Virginia
PhD Student, University of Milan
PhD student at the University of Milan, assessing the conservation status of Alpine cold-adapted ground beetles (IUCN) and studying glacier foreland colonization. Background in cryosphere-arthropod interactions and glacial springtail ecology.
Tosco Monica
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice /OGS
I’m a PhD student from the 39° cicle of Polar Sciences at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. I have a master degree in Physics of Meteoclimatic System.
TRAVERSA GIACOMO
Post Doc, institute of polar sciences - national research council of italy
PhD in Polar Sciences with a thesis focused on Antarctic ablation areas by means of remote-sensing applications. At the moment, his study deals with the effect of biotic and abiotic components at the margins of the Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets, as well as at the glaciers in Svalbard archipelago
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Uboldi Thomas
PhD STUDENT, Université du Quebec à Rimouski (UQAR)
PhD in oceanography concerning the effect of cargo ship noise on the physiology and behaviour of marine invertebrates to assess the impact of new trade routes in the Arctic.
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Valle barbara
PhD STUDENT, University of Milan
Naturalist, I study plants and arthropods of Alpine glaciers, focusing on supraglacial environments and their ecological role as refugia during interglacial periods for cryophilic organisms, in particular springtails and carabids
vecchio maria alessia
phd student, university of genoa
I am a 26 year old girl with a strong passion for science. My field of study is environmental chemistry with particular interest in polar zones.
Vetrano Dario
Master- national research council of italy student, Politechnic of Turin
I am an aerospace engineering student at Politecnico di Torino. I am into space observation from Earth and space.
Vignati Elena
PHD student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
I graduated in Physics at the University of Milan. I am currently a PhD student at the University of Venice. My research mainly focused on the development of an ad hoc detector for the experimental characterization of the UV radiative transfer through the snowpack.
Vitale Giulia
PhD Student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Biologist graduated in Genoa and in Turin. Currently, I’m a PhD student in Polar Sciences and a CNR-ISP associate. I work on microplastics and plastic additives in polar marine environments.
Volterrani Carlotta
PHD student, Ca' Foscari University of Venice / CNR IRET
PhD student in Polar Sciences at Cà Foscari (Venice). My focus is the herbivore impacts on nutrient relationships (carbon and nitrogen) in High Arctic Tundra. I'm also a research fellow in stable isotope research group at CNR-IRET (Porano, TR).
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Zanotti Martina
Master Student, La Sapienza University of Rome
Recently graduated in Exploration Geology at University La Sapienza, with strong interest in petrology, isotope geochemistry and polar sciences. I’m very fond of research and divulgation over scientific matters, and I would like to continue on this path for my future.
Zurli Luca
Post Doc, University of Siena
I am a geologist and my research activities are focused on sedimentological analysis and multianalytical provenance studies of glacial and fluvial sediments in Antarctica
Micio Maurizio
mascot, University of Genoa
I'm the resident cat and emotional support at the University of Genoa.