ITINERIS Training Centre Coordinator

Currently, Full Professor of Ecology at the University of Salento, Dept of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies, since 2000 and, as associate scientist, at the National Research Council, Institute of Marine Sciences, since 2018. At the University of Salento, Alberto Basset is the Head of the Ecology Laboratory, Head of the Biodiversity Organisation and Ecosystem Functioning Research Infrastructure realised with a PON R&I Infrastructure project (BIOforIU), Director of the Observatory on Mediterranean Ecosystem Health and of the Museum on Mediterranean Ecosystems of the University of Salento since 2008. Previously, Associate Professor of Ecology at the University of Salento since 1998, University Researcher at the University of Cagliari since 1984, Fellows of the National Research Council at the Centre of Evolutionary Genetics c/o University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’ since 1982. At the University of Salento Alberto Basset has been Coordinator of the PhD programme in Ecology (2000 – 2013) and in Ecology and Climate Change (2013 - 2015), of the laurea Specialistica in Ecology (2004-2010) and Coordinator of the University Interregional Programmes (2001 – 2007).

Scientific and Technological Officer at the Ecology Laboratory of the University of Salento

She teaches Ecology within the Master’s Degree Programme in Primary Education Sciences at the University of Salento and has extensive teaching experience at Roma Tre University and in various postgraduate master’s programmes and training courses. Since 2022, she has also been a health and safety trainer at the University of Salento. She serves as Technical Manager of the Ecology Laboratory, coordinating laboratory and field activities, research, teaching and training. Her scientific interests focus primarily on aquatic ecosystem ecology, biodiversity and ecosystem processes. She is actively involved in science communication and environmental education for both university students and school pupils. She has contributed to numerous national and international projects on biodiversity, sustainability and environmental monitoring, taking on technical and scientific responsibilities. She coordinates training and non-formal learning activities using innovative approaches, including serious games and experiential learning pathways. She is the author of scientific publications, a reviewer for international journals, and a member of scientific groups and committees at university and national levels.