Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, University of Ferrara
Phytoremediation with Phragmites australis, Typha latifolia and Glyceria maxima: comparative study of denitrification associated with the three aquatic plants under conditions of increasing nitrate availability. Candidate Tommaso Zendron, supervisor Prof. Elisa Soana, co-supervisors Dr. Maria Pia Gervasio, Dr. Fabio Vincenzi (Academic Year 2024/25);
Self-purification capacity of lowland canals: seasonal dynamics of nitrogen removal rates. Candidate Sara Pedrini, supervisor Prof. Elisa Soana, co-supervisor Dr. Maria Pia Gervasio (Academic Year 2024/25)
Using phytoremediation with Glyceria maxima to reduce nitrate pollution in surface waters. Candidate Alex Leoni, supervisor Prof. Elisa Soana, co-supervisors Dr. Maria Pia Gervasio, Dr. Fabio Vincenzi (Academic Year 2024/25)
Denitrification dynamics in sediments with Phragmites australis and Typha latifolia: a comparative study of nitrogen removal capacity in mesocosms with increasing nitrate enrichment. Candidate Filippo Barucci, supervisor Prof. Elisa Soana, co-supervisors Dr. Maria Pia Gervasio, Dr. Fabio Vincenzi (Academic Year 2024/25)
Temporal evolution of the nitrogen balance in the Po di Volano basin (2003-2023) and implications for surface water quality. Candidate Giada Mangolini, supervisor Prof. Elisa Soana (Academic Year 2023/24)
Master’s degree in Biotechnology for the Environment and Health, University of Ferrara
The role of aquatic macrophytes in mitigating nitrogen loads: a comparative study of the denitrification capacities of three wetland species under varying nitrate concentrations. Candidate Camilla Sofia Santini, supervisor Prof. Elisa Soana, co-supervisors Dr. Maria Pia Gervasio, Dr. Fabio Vincenzi (Academic Year 2024/25)