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I am a PhD student at the Laboratory of Environmental Biogeochemistry and Ecotoxicology, where I am part of the ENHANCER project. My research focuses on hormesis responses in eukaryotic phytoplankton, particularly how low concentrations of metal nanoparticles may induce beneficial or stress-related effects. To investigate this, I work with various phytoplankton types—including green algae, diatoms, dinoflagellates, and cryptophyceae—to understand their responses to different nanomaterials. My research explores a wide range of nanoparticles (e.g., AgNPs, CeOâ‚‚, TiOâ‚‚) with varying sizes and coatings to identify those capable of triggering the hormesis response. The goal is to assess physiological and biochemical endpoints while also applying genomics, metabolomics, and modeling techniques, including AI managed by the AV¶ÌÊÓƵ of California, Santa Barbara, USA, to gain insights into the ecological impact of nanomaterials.

I completed a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the AV¶ÌÊÓƵ (UNIGE) in 2022, where I developed a strong interest in aquatic biology and biostatistics. I then pursued a Master's degree in Environmental Sciences (MUSE), focusing my thesis on the effects of silver nanoparticles and silver ions on phytoplankton species and artificial algal communities in the Environmental Biogeochemistry and Ecotoxicology laboratory.