Highlights:Qualified and experienced marine scientist. Able to work independently and to deal with problems, sorting them out. Good communication and networking skills.

Skills:Microplastics ecotoxicity, Bivalves aquaculture, Aquarium husbandry, Microscopy, Benthic invertebrates taxonomy, Zooplankton taxonomy, PCR, DNA extraction

Goal:I am looking for a new exciting work environment to join. I am strongly motivated to improve my skills as a researcher, being part of a great working team.

Membership:Organizer/Volunteer for “See Bin See Change” (non-profit organization running events on plastic pollution and plastic-free alternatives) in Portsmouth, UK. Member of the “UK Microplastics Network”, funded in response to the growing need for wider stakeholder understanding and involvement in the field of microplastics research. Member of the “Native Oyster Network” which aims to facilitate an ecologically coherent and collaborative approach to native oyster restoration across the UK and Ireland.

Certification:IELTS Certification: Level - Academic; Score - 6.0 SCUBA Diving licenses: OPEN WATER, ADVANCED OWD, DEEP DIVER, MARINE BIOLOGY

Literature Marker 01/2019 - current
University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Marking students reviews.
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Research Assistant 05/2018 - 07/2018
University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Aquarium-based experiments to determine the impact of pathogen-enriched microplastics on oysters health and the degree of trophic transfer.
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Guest Researcher 05/2016 - 03/2017
University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Restoration of Ostrea edulis (Solent Oyster Restoration Project). Main responsibilities: - Monitoring of O.edulis larval spawning, survival and growth. - Analysis of the zooplankton community to monitor the larval biodiversity and abundance across several harbours.
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Laboratory and teaching assistant 11/2016 - 03/2017
University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
- Assistance during practical and lab classes explaining concepts and methods and helping students with exercises and activities - Assistance on field courses.
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Liceo Scientifico Cannizzaro 09/2001 - 07/2006
Palermo, Italy, , Italy
Degree: High School Or Below
Major:Science/Math
Equivalent of A level in Science/Math

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