Dears, My name is Simone Demelas I write from Italy. I'm a highly self-motivated young man that possesses a good knowledge of algal physiology and plant ecology and almost 3 years of part-time research experience in the lab and in the field; one who is determined to strive for more substantial achievements. I had my final project dissertation for the "Laurea Magistrale" degree (equivalent to MSc) in Natural Sciences/Marine Ecology/Biology from the University of Sassari (Italy) the 22nd of April 2009 with the final score of 109 over 110 on the eradication of the invasive seaweed Caulerpa taxifolia. While I was studying for my degree (2009) I collaborated on some project regarding the invasive species Caulerpa taxifolia and the monitoring of Posidonia oceanica meadows. Part of these studies were presented as an oral communication in the international conference Mediterranean Seagrass Workshop (Malta) and also at the 2° Mediterranean Seagrass Workshop in September 2009 in Croatia. I am currently searching for a Ph.D. project (in Europe, United States or Canada), preferibly a multi-disciplinary project, in which I can further my knowledge and experience. I've several fields of interest ranging from enviromental management to enviromental restoration (including eradication from NIS), but also enviromental monitoring (I've also worked on the distribution and ecological conditions of P. oceanica meadows, and as part of a team on the review of the Site of Community Importance for the Italian Enviromental Ministry) but I'm also interested in fisheries management and in the problem of Ocean Acidification. In order of importance:
1) Ocean Acidification and impact of Climate change (specially related to coralline algae, but also a multi-disciplinary with corals and algae will be for sure exciting); 2) All problems related to the presence of Non Indigenous Algae (impact on biodiversity, but also socio-economic impact); 3) Enviromental management on coastal ecosystem (also in relation with MPA, and educational purpose). I know that some of these fields are very far one from each other, but these are the subjects that excite me more. Thanks a lot in advance and sorry to trouble you. Best Wishes! -- Simone Luciano Antonio Demelas [email protected] _________________ Prima legge di Sodd Quando qualcuno cerca di raggiungere un obiettivo, sara' sempre ostacolato dall' involontario intervento di qualche altra presenza (animata o inanimata). Tuttavia, ci sono obiettivi che vengono raggiunti, in quanto la presenza che interviene cerca a sua volta di raggiungere un obiettivo ed e' naturalmente, soggetta a interferenze.
