I am broadly interested in fire ecology, with a particular focus on how fire shapes the structure, composition, and functioning of ecosystems. My research explores the ecological effects of fire on vegetation, fauna, and soils, aiming to understand both the immediate impacts and long-term consequences of fire events. I am especially drawn to Mediterranean and semi-arid landscapes, where fire is a natural and often essential ecological process. 

A central theme in my work is the study of post-fire regeneration mechanisms. I investigate how plant communities recover after fire through seed germination, resprouting, and the role of plant flammability traits in shaping fire regimes and vegetation dynamics. These traits not only influence how species survive fire but also how they contribute to future fire behavior, creating feedback loops that are critical to ecosystem resilience.

I am also engaged in research on prescribed burning, evaluating its ecological effects as a management tool. I collaborate with technical teams and competent authorities  to assess how prescribes burns can be used to reduce fuel loads, maintain open habitats, and promote biodiversity, while minimizing negative impacts on sensitive species and soil processes. 

My broader interest in land management and biodiversity conservation drives me to integrate ecological knowledge into adaptive management strategies. I aim to support evidence-based decision-making that balances conservation goals with the realities of climate change, land-use pressures, and fire risk.  

Finally, I am involved in research on microclimatic variability. I am interested in how fine-scale temperature patterns influence vegetation dynamics, fire behavior, and post-fire recovery, and how incorporating microclimate data can improve ecological modeling and conservation planning.