Dr. Bruna Paolinelli | Ecology and Conservation | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Bruna Paolinelli, Researcher, Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon, Portugal
🌿 Dr. Bruna Paolinelli, a dedicated researcher at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon, Portugal, excels in Ecology and Conservation. Her groundbreaking work in biodiversity conservation has earned her recognition and accolades, including the prestigious Best Researcher Award. 🌍 With a focus on sustainable practices, Dr. Paolinelli’s research significantly impacts preserving ecosystems and promoting environmental awareness. 🌱 Her commitment to scientific excellence and her passion for protecting natural habitats inspire her peers and students alike. 🏆 Dr. Paolinelli continues to lead innovative projects, making substantial contributions to the field of ecology. 🌟
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Education 🎓
Dr. Bruna Paolinelli earned her Ph.D. in Biology – Ecology and Conservation Biology from Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary, in 2021, with a thesis on Pannonian grasslands restoration 🌾. She completed her MSc in Forest Science at Universidad Federal de Viçosa, Brazil, in 2017, focusing on forest restoration using UAV and LiDAR imagery 🌳. She participated in an exchange program in Forestry at the University of West Hungary in 2014 🌲. Dr. Paolinelli holds a BSc in Forest Engineering from Universidad Federal de Viçosa, Brazil, where she studied farmers’ perceptions of agroforestry systems 🌿.
Complementary Training 📚🏃♀️
🌍 Dr. Bruna Paolinelli has actively participated in various environmental and ecological events. In 2023, she attended the eLTER-Consortia Meeting in Frankfurt, Germany. Her 2022 engagements included the ILTER Scientific Conference in Novi Sad, Serbia, the SERE2022 conference, a biodiversity training in Lisbon, and a Bayesian GLMs course online. She also attended training on plant translocation in 2021 and the EIT Jumpstarter in Budapest in 2020. Her earlier experiences include environmental courses in Brazil, GIS training, and workshops on water legislation and forest management. Dr. Paolinelli’s dedication to ecology is evident through her continuous learning and contributions. 🌿✨
Professional Experience 🏫🏭
🌱 Dr. Bruna Paolinelli is an accomplished researcher. Since 2022, she has served as an Assistant Researcher at the Center for Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Changes (cE3c) at the Universidade de Lisboa. Previously, she was an external collaborator through ERASMUS training and a Young Researcher at the Institute of Ecology and Botany, Centre for Ecological Research, Hungary. Her journey began as a Forest Engineer Trainee at Suzano Papel e Celulose, Brazil, followed by multiple research trainee positions at the Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Her diverse experiences have shaped her expertise in ecology and environmental sciences. 🌿📚✨
Research Projects 🔬
🌱 Dr. Bruna Paolinelli, a dedicated researcher at the Center for Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Changes (cE3c), Universidade de Lisboa, led projects like LandUnderPressure (2022-2024) to combat desertification and enhance climate resilience. Her work includes REA Alentejo (2022-2023) and FightDesert (2022-2023) focusing on ecosystem rehabilitation. At the Institute of Ecology and Botany, Hungary, she contributed to grasslands restoration (2021-2022) and sand grasslands restoration (2018-2021). She was a Research Technician Fellow for ecological projects (2020) and aerial image analysis (2015-2017) at Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Brazil. Dr. Paolinelli’s journey began with Project Zero Carbon Viçosa (2012) 🌍.
Conference Poster 🌐
🌍 Dr. Bruna Paolinelli Köbel and her colleagues presented their research on “Monitoring, restoring, and adapting Portuguese agro-forestry systems to enhance resilience to climate change” at various conferences, including the Encontro Nacional de Ecologia, cE3c Annual Meeting, and eLTER-Consortia Meeting where they won the best poster award. Their work focuses on ecological restoration, long-term impacts of restoration practices, and monitoring forest restoration using UAV/LIDAR technology. Additionally, they have explored the influence of landscape-scale invasion on grassland restoration and the effectiveness of mowing on Pannonic sand steppes. 🌱✨
Association member📊
🌿 Dr. Bruna Paolinelli has been actively involved in ecological and environmental initiatives. Since 2020, she has volunteered as an organizer for YOUNGER – Society for Ecological Restoration Europe. Between 2019 and 2021, she played a pivotal role in the Environmental Awareness Program with MiraDoor Intercultural Community in Budapest, Hungary. Dr. Paolinelli has been a dedicated member of the International Association for Vegetation Science (IAVS) and the Hungarian Ecological Society (MÖTE) since 2019. Her commitment to these organizations underscores her passion for ecological restoration and environmental awareness. 🌍🌱
Participation 📝
🌿 Dr. Bruna Paolinelli has actively participated in numerous ecological conferences worldwide. In 2023, she attended events such as the Encontro Nacional de Ecologia in Faro, Portugal, and the 10th World Conference on Ecological Restoration in Darwin, Australia. Her engagement spans continents, with notable appearances at the Society of Ecological Restoration Europe Conference in Reykjavik (2018) and Alicante (2022). Dr. Paolinelli’s commitment to ecological research and conservation is evident through her consistent participation in international and national symposiums, workshops, and seminars, contributing to discussions on ecological restoration, conservation science, and sustainable development. 🌍🌱🌟
Thesis 📖🎓