Education
Ph.D. in Integrative and Conservation Biology
University of Central Florida
2024
“Morphology, Evolution and Host-Driven Convergence in Ichneumonidae (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonoidea)”
Advisor: Dr. Barbara Sharanowski
M.Sc. in Biology
University of Padua
2019
“Ichneumonidae (Hymenoptera) as Bioindicators: the Case Study of Berici Hills”
Advisor: Dr. Daniele Sommaggio
B.Sc. in Biology
University of Padua
2016
“Public Fruition in Zoological Park”
Advisor: Dr. Riccardo Groppali
Professional Experience
PostDoctoral Scholar
University of Central Florida
2025 – Present
Responsibilities:
Teaching Postdoc
Collection Assistant & Database Specialist
University of Central Florida Collection (UCFC)
2025 – Present
Responsibilities:
- Specimen databasing and digitization
- Website content management and updates
- Taxonomic identification of insect specimens
Research Associate
Florida State Collection of Arthropods (FSCA)
2021 – Present
Responsibilities:
Identification and curation of Ichneumonidae specimens
Research Associate
University of Central Florida Collection (UCFC)
2019 – Present
Responsibilities:
Identification and curation of Ichneumonidae specimens
Gradaute Teaching Associate
University of Central Florida (UCF)
2019 – 2025
Responsibilities:
Teaching Entomology, Biology I, Biology II & Invertebrate Biodiversity labs
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Central Florida (UCF)
2018 – 2019
Responsibilities:
Teaching Entomology & Biology II labs
Assistant Curator
Natural History Museum Giancarlo Ligabue (Venice) (MSNVE)
2015 – 2018
Responsibilities:
- Digitized and cataloged entomological specimens for the museum’s digital archive
- Reorganized the Soika Collection of Vespidae to improve accessibility and taxonomic accuracy
- Conducted taxonomic identification and classification of insect specimens
Skills
- Morphology
- Taxonomy
- Micro-CT scanning
- Database management
Teaching Experience
- BSC2010C - General Biology 1 - Instructor of Record
- EVR1001 - Intro to Environmental Science - Instructor of Record
- Lab Sections - Various Biology Courses - TA
Awards
2024
- Excellence in Research Award - UCF $200
2023
- Best Student Presentation in North America - Hymathon $200
- Best Student Presentation in Morphology 2 Section - ESA Meeting Membership
2022
- Excellence in Teaching by GTA - UCF $1,500
- COS Excellence in Teaching by GTA - UCF $250
Curriculum Vitae
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