Professional Experience:

2022-Present. Assistant Researcher at CONICET. Project: Integrated management of invasive exotic plants of the genus Tamarix: ecology, associated entomofauna, and socio-ecological perceptions.

2022-Present. Technician at FUEDEI. Project: Development of a biological control program to mitigate the damage caused by the cactus scale Hypogeococcus sp. on native cacti in Puerto Rico.

2018-2021. Postdoctoral Researcher (University of San Martín, Institute of Environmental Engineering). Project: Cattle and buffalo ranching in wetlands: implications at different scales on frog communities.

2013-2018. PhD in Biological Sciences (Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, University of Buenos Aires- University of San Martín, Institute of Environmental Engineering). Project: Ecological integrity of the wetlands of the Lower Paraná Delta under different productive modalities.

2010-2012. Intern (Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, University of Buenos Aires) USDA/ARS/SABCL

2007-2012. Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences (Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, University of Buenos Aires). Thesis: A mother knows best. Oviposition preference, consumption, and larval survival of a specialist insect (Agasicles hygrophila) in relation to the morphological and geographical variations of the host plant (Alternanthera philoxeroides).

Research Focus:

My work has focused on two main areas throughout my career: biological control of weeds and ecological integrity in fluvial wetland environments, with a particular emphasis on plant and frog communities and the study of physical and chemical parameters of water and soil. I have worked closely with livestock (cattle and buffalo) and forestry producers, which has given me a significant understanding of the complex interactions between organisms and their environment. This has provided me with a broad perspective on socio-environmental issues, especially in wetland environments, and particularly on how biological invasions of exotic weeds affect the ecosystem services provided by these and other systems.

Additionally, I have experience in disseminating this knowledge to the involved stakeholders through my work in university teaching and scientific outreach since 2012. I also possess extensive knowledge in statistics, allowing me to accurately model the data obtained.

I am interested in continuing to develop my expertise in issues related to the establishment of invasive species, their impacts on affected environments, and in generating solutions by promoting citizen participation and awareness in integrated and adaptive management.

Recent Research:

• Tamarix spp.
• Hypogeococcus sp. and Anagyrus sp. system
• Alternanthera philoxeroides