Experiences

February – July 2025

I studied the role of microorganisms in soil carbon sequestration under a +4 °C warming scenario. The objective was to understand how rising temperatures influence their metabolism and, consequently, the soil’s capacity to store carbon. Furthermore, the analysis revealed that both the quality and quantity of organic matter strongly determine carbon utilization. Finally, the increase in deep root biomass emerged as a concrete pathway to enhance carbon sequestration.

Main Tasks

Designed and implemented controlled experiments to assess microbial carbon use efficiency (CUE) under warming scenarios.
Investigated interactions between organic matter quality and microbial metabolism to understand soil carbon dynamics.
Identified leverage points for enhancing deep carbon sequestration through root biomass management and organic inputs.
Processed, analyzed, and interpreted large environmental datasets using quantitative and statistical approaches.
Drafted and presented a peer-reviewed scientific report, validated by an academic committee.

January – June 2023

I analyzed the impact of agricultural practices on soil quality while integrating a gender perspective. Indeed, soil management practices differ according to the farmer’s gender and have contrasting effects on soil health. Through this approach, we co-developed, together with local communities, more context-appropriate and socially accepted restoration strategies.

Main Tasks

Planned and coordinated fieldwork operations, including team logistics, data collection schedules, and resource allocation.
Collected agro-environmental and socio-economic data through fieldwork and community surveys.
Assessed soil health indicators and documented local agricultural practices.
Integrated gender analysis to highlight differences in soil management and their environmental outcomes.
Co-developed practical recommendations with rural stakeholders through participatory workshops.

May – July 2022

Participated in sustainability assessments of tropical agroforestry systems

Main Tasks

Performed sustainability diagnostics of tropical agroforestry systems using ecological, agronomic, and socio-economic indicators.
Synthesized field datasets to inform land-use strategies promoting biodiversity and soil carbon conservation.