Tiziana Di Lorenzo

PeerJ Author

Summary

I am a Senior Researcher at the Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems of National Research Council of Italy (CNR-IRET). My specialization lies in groundwater ecology, with a particular focus on copepods and functional diversity. My research also addresses the impacts of climate change on groundwater ecosystems, ecotoxicology, and environmental risk assessment. Currently, I serve as Vice-President of the World Association of Copepodologists (WAC). In addition to my research, I am deeply committed to education and mentorship, supervising PhD students and actively participating in initiatives aimed at fostering the next generation of environmental scientists.

Animal Behavior Biodiversity Ecology Ecotoxicology Environmental Impacts Freshwater Biology

Work details

Senior researcher

Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems of the CNR

November 2011

The position of Senior Researcher at the National Research Council (CNR) involves conducting advanced scientific research, leading projects, and contributing to the development of knowledge in specialized fields. It requires expertise in designing and implementing studies, analyzing data, and disseminating results through publications and presentations. The role includes supervising and mentoring junior researchers and students, fostering collaborations with other institutions, and securing funding for research initiatives. Additionally, it involves strategic planning and contributing to the organization's broader scientific goals.

PeerJ Contributions

Articles 1

November 6, 2025

Are caves enough to represent karst groundwater biodiversity? Insights from geospatial analyses applied to European obligate groundwater-dwelling copepods

Emma Galmarini, Mattia Di Cicco, Barbara Fiasca, Nataša Mori, Mattia Iannella, Tiziana Di Lorenzo, Francesco Cerasoli, Diana Maria Paola Galassi

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20285 PubMed 41215805