GALLI PAOLO

Role
Full Professor  
Academic disciplines
Ecology (BIOS-05/A)
Office phone
Room:
  • U96, Floor: 0, Room: 01
  • U01, Floor: 2, Room: 2018

Biography

WORK EXPERIENCE     
    
From 2018 To Present
 Full Professor at the Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca
University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 1 – 20126 – Milano, Italy (www.unimib.it)
Researching in marine Ecology; Teaching (under-graduate and post-graduate levels).
Teaching activities:
-    Professor of Ecology (BS Biological Sciences)
-    Professor of Ecology (MS Tourism, Territory and Local Development)
-    Professor of Biodiversity and Marine Ecology (MS Marine Sciences)
-    Professor of Fundamentals of Marine Biology (MS Marine Sciences)

From 2014 To 2018
Associate professor at the Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca
Researching in marine Ecology; Teaching (under-graduate and post-graduate levels).
-    Professor of Ecology (BS Biological Sciences)
-    Professor of Ecology (MS Tourism, Territory and Local Development)

From 2002 To 2013
Researcher at the Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca
Researching in marine Ecology; Teaching (under-graduate and post-graduate levels).
-    Professor of Ecology (BS Biological Sciences)
-    Professor of Ecology (MS Tourism, Territory and Local Development)

From 2022 To Present
Visiting professor University of Dubai 
PO Box: 14143, Dubai Academic City, UAE

COORDINATION AND DIRECTION        

From 2021 to Present
Coordinator of the International Master’s Program in Marine Sciences
An international master's program offered jointly by the University of Milano-Bicocca and the Maldives National University.

From 2022 to Present
Coordinator of the PhD in Marine Sciences, Technology and Management
A consortium doctorate offered by the University of Milano-Bicocca with the Italian Institute of Technology -IIT

From 2009 to Present        
Director of the Marine Research and Higher Education Center located in Maldives (Magoodhoo Island Faafu Atoll). 

From 2023 to present
Coordinator of the Erasmus+ Project UE
Personal Mobility Faculty and Administrative Staff University of Milan Bicocca University of Dubai

From 2018 to 2019
Coordinator of the Erasmus+ Project UE
Personal Mobility Faculty and Administrative Staff University of Milan Bicocca Maldives National University

From 2021 to Present
Coordinator of Local Unit for the European Infrastructure Consortium “EMBRC” The European Marine Biological Resource Centre (EMBRC)

From 2012 to Present
leader of Local Unit for the European Infrastructure Consortium “LIFE WATCH” 

From 2024 to Present
Representative for the University of Milano-Bicocca of the Blue Italian Growth Technology Cluster Association
        
From 2024 to Present
Representative for the University of Milano-Bicocca of the Blue Italian Growth Technology Cluster Association

EDUCATION AND TRAINING              

From 2001 to 2002
Post Doc at the Department of Biology, University of Insubria, Varese Italy
Researching in Ecology

From 1997 to 2000
PhD at the Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Milano
Researching in Analysis and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems

PERSONAL SKILLS     
Mother tongue(s)    Italian                
Other language(s)    English

Research

SCIENTOMETRIC DATA        

H (Hirsch) Index: 38
Scientific articles: 185
citations (GS) 5641
i-10 Index: 117

RESEARCH COLLABORATION    

Ongoing long-term research collaborations with: BRAZIL: Federal Fluminense University Federal University of Paraná; COLOMBIA: Corales de Paz; CZECH REPUBLIC: Masaryk University; FRANCE: Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS) Orléans École normale supérieure, Muséum Nationale d'Histoire Naturelle Université de Brest; GERMANY: Max Planck Institute for Animal Behaviour; GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel University of Kiel; University of Monaco; ITALY: Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Institute of Marine Sciences of the National Research Council (CNR-ISMAR), Marche Polytechnic University, Marine Coastal Environment Institute of the National Research Council (IAMC-CNR) Marine Protected Area of Capo Rizzuto, National Inter-University Consortium for Marine Sciences (CoNISMa) Poliservizi,  Polytechnic University of Turin Stazione Zoologica Anthon Dohrn , University of Calabria, University of Cagliari, University of Catania, University of Ferrara, University of Genoa, University of Messina, University of Parma, University of Pisa, University of Rome La Sapienza, University of Salento, University of Sassari, University of Tor Vergata, University of Venice (IUAV); JAPAN: University of the Ryukyus Miyazaki University; MALDIVES::The Maldives National University; MAURITIUS; University of Mauritius; RUSSIAN FEDERATION: Russian Academy of Sciences; SAUDI ARABIA: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST); SINGAPORE: National University of Singapore; UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: University of Dubai, Sea World Center Abu Dhabi; UNITED KINGDOM: Heriot-Watt University, University of Edinburgh, University of Exeter, Loughborough University, UNITED STATES: Harvard University, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), University of Hawaiʻi, University of Miami

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION     
Communication skills:    Excellent communication skills gained through my experience as teacher
Organisational/ managerial skills:    Leadership and Organizational skills gained through my position as Director of MaRHE Center (Marine research and Higher Education Center), Coordinator of Master Program in Marine Sciences, Coordinator of PhD in marine Sciences, Technology and management and the lead of a tropical marine research group, coordinator of Scientific Team.

Job-related skills:    Excellent relations skills in international contexts also obtained thanks to his position as delegate for international relations of University of Milano-Bicocca.
scuba diving licence:    Open water FIPSAS
Other Inform    2012 – present: Journalist for: The Corriere della Sera newspaper and for Focus Magazine

2011: Creator and Scientific Director of the Exhibition: "IllusiOcean" in collaboration with Mondadori Media and the National Cinema Museum. (20,000 visitors)

2018: Creator and Scientific Director of the Exhibition: "Jellyfish: Transparent Universe" in collaboration with the Aquarium of Genoa, the Civic Aquarium of Milan, and the Natural History Museum of Milan.

2012-2015: President of the Board of the Primary and Secondary School "Francesca Saverio Cabrini."

2000 to 2005: Member of the board of the A. Giorgetti Association (an association for providing school assistance to adolescents with relationship problems).

1993 to 2005: Volunteered at the A. Giorgetti Association, an association that provides school assistance to adolescents dealing with truancy and behavioral problems.

RESEARCH PROJECT     

2021 MUSA project: Multi-layered Urban Sustainability Action. Spoke 5: Luxury and Sustainability. RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE PLAN. Next Generation EU (Local Unit Leader);
2021 National Biodiversity Future Center. SPOKE 1 line 4: Transboundary cooperation strategies in the Mediterranean Sea; RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE PLAN. Next Generation EU (Local Unit Leader);
2017 Installation of a water desalination plant on the island of Magoodhoo - Faafu Atoll – Maldives An integrated approach; Ministry for Environment, Land and Sea Protection of Italy  (Leader);
2016 Sea soundscape in Fiji waters as tool for the local management of the marine and coastal zones - SySTeMiC (Sea Soundscape Tool Management Costal). The University of the South Pacific (USP). Fiji  (Participant);
2015: Reconstruction of Maldivian marine ecosystems through high-resolution 3D seismic surveys and environmental acoustics studies. Il Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche – Istituto Per l’Ambiente Marino Costiero (IAMC) (Leader);
2014: Development of an ICT platform on tropical species of the Maldivian archipelago. Il Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche – Dipartimento di Scienze del Sistema Terra e Tecnologie per l'Ambiente. (Leader);
2013: The key role of ecological approach in the development of inclusive travel. A case study on the Maldivian archipelago, Unione Italiana Ciechi (Leader);
2013: Estimating illicit drug use in Maldives by wastewater analysis, a novel approach to measure drug consumption in a whole community, President’s Office of Repubblic of Maldives (Leader);
2012: Benefits of using renewable energy for Maldivian communities and marine ecosystems, Caritas International Asia (Leader);
2011: Marine Sciences for Sustainable Development, Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research (Leader);
2010: Biological  adhesives:  from  biology  to biomimetics, Europe EU Contract: TD0906 (Local Unit Leader);
2010: Eco-compatible models for managing fish stocks in the Maldivian archipelago destined for the Lombard market, Regione Lombardia (Leader);
2010: Support promotion and extension of cooperation in scientific research and education in the field of the conservation of the Egyptian Red Sea marine environment, biodiversity and natural resources and restoration, The Red Sea Conservation Society (HEPCA) (Leader); 
2008: Biodiversity of Maldivian Coral Reef” AG7 Contract: GA110363 (Leader);
2008: BioInspired Adhesives for Surgery, Cariplo Foundation Contract: N. 2008-2366 (Coordinator);
2008: Biodiversity and Biodiversity patterns of Scleractinia (Cnidaria) in the Gulf of Aden, Yemen, Creocean Contract; (Leader); 
2008: Training nature guides for the Maldives (university course) and environmental education in secondary school, Comune di Milano - Gabinetto del Sindaco (Leader);
2007: Strategies to be adopted to improve and protect the ecological status of wild fish.  Arpa Lombardia (U.O. Risorse naturali e paesaggistiche) Contract (Leader);
2006: Modeling of primary phytoplankton production in the Mediterranean in relation to the distribution of cetaceans. Accobams Project (Local Unit Leader);
2004: Development of methodologies for the evaluation of the ecological status of semi-natural water parks subjected to high anthropic pressure, Provincia di Milano (Leader);

PATENTS     

- New methods to reduce impact of the predator Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster planci) on the reefs.
- Biocompatible and biodegradable composite material for the underwater release of active agents and related uses”,

 

Hobby - Play Oboe and English Horn (amateur level) by participating in concert events promoted by the Carlo Coccia Orchestra, Orchestra Terrazzo Musicale, Bicorchestra and World Music Orchestra. 
- Play classical guitar (amateur level).

Publications

  • Gobbato, J., Becchi, A., Bises, C., Siena, F., Lasagni, M., Saliu, F., et al. (2024). Occurrence of phthalic acid esters (PAEs) and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in key species of anthozoans in Mediterranean Sea. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN, 200(March 2024) [10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116078]. Detail

  • Cerri, F., Louis, Y., Fallati, L., Siena, F., Mazumdar, A., Nicolai, R., et al. (2024). Mangroves of the Maldives: a review of their distribution, diversity, ecological importance and biodiversity of associated flora and fauna. AQUATIC SCIENCES, 86(2) [10.1007/s00027-024-01061-2]. Detail

  • Cerri, F., Saliu, F., Forcella, M., Oldani, M., Zoia, L., Fusi, P., et al. (2023). Bioprospecting of Maldivian soft corals: chemical ecology and anticancer activity of their secondary metabolites. Intervento presentato a: BIOPROSP_23, Tromso, Norway. Detail

  • Isa, V., Becchi, A., Ellen Napper, I., Ubaldi, P., Saliu, F., Lavorano, S., et al. (2023). Effects of polypropylene nanofibers on soft corals. CHEMOSPHERE, 327(June 2023) [10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138509]. Detail

  • Cerri, F., Saliu, F., Maggioni, D., Montano, S., Seveso, D., Lavorano, S., et al. (2022). Cytotoxic Compounds from Alcyoniidae: An Overview of the Last 30 Years. MARINE DRUGS, 20(2) [10.3390/md20020134]. Detail

Research projects

Delivering workshops and guidance in environmental chemistry to female children living in small maldivian islands to inspire future scientific careers
Year: 2022
Grantors: THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY
EMBRC-UP - EMBRC: Unlocking the Potential for Health and Food from the seas - PNRR per la Missione 4, componente 2 - Avviso 3264/2021
Year: 2022
Call: Missione 4, “Istruzione e Ricerca” - Componente 2, “Dalla ricerca all’impresa” - Linea di investimento 3.1, “Fondo per la realizzazione di un sistema integrato di infrastrutture di ricerca e innovazione”, finanziato dall’Unione europea - NextGenerationEU
Grantors: MINISTERO DELL'UNIVERSITA' E DELLA RICERCA (MUR)
SIDS Joint Programme
Year: 2022
Grantors: UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (UNDP)
Sea soundscape in Fiji waters as tool for the local management of the marine and coastal zones
Year: 2016
Call: Bando a sportello
Grantors: THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC (USP)
BioInspired Adhesives for Surgery
Year: 2008
Call: Bando Materiali Avanzati

Awards

Management or corporate responsibility

  • Direttore Scientifico Marine Research and High Education Center, Centro Autonomo. - Università degli Studi di MILANO-BICOCCA, 2013

Congresses/Conferences

  • Program chair - 7th International Symposium on Monogenea
    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2013