Francesco Polazzo

Francesco obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Biological science and technology from the University of Trieste, Italy, in 2015. He obtained a Master degree in Global Change Ecology at the same University. His master’s research aimed to study the alpine lakes as a natural database of human impacts (introduction of alien species, local and distant source of pollutants, impact of pasture activity on water quality and quantification of heavy metals in fish) on these remote environments.

Moreover, he participated in a scientific internship at the University of Innsbruck, where he developed a strong background in water chemistry, nutrients analysis and aquatic ecology in general.

In March 2019 he moved to IMDEA Water, where he is an early stage researcher in aquatic ecotoxicology within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Networks project ECORISK2050.

Francesco is studying the effects of multiple stressor (Global Change related stressor and chemical stressors) on the vulnerability of freshwater communities and ecosystem. His research is grounded on a combination of experimental research and modelling.