Ph.D Thesis
–Pugliese Laura, Ph.D (2013-2016) – Basic Sciences and Application XXIX cycle – University of Urbino, Department of Basic Sciences and Fundamental
“High Resolution Melting: an innovative method for the molecular identification of the potentially toxic diatom genus Pseudo-nitzschia”.
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
co-Tutor: Silvia Casabianca, Ph.D
–Perini Federico, Ph. D (2011-2014) – Environmental Sciences XXVII cycle -Department of Basic Sciences and Fundamental
“Gene sxtA expression in harmful dinoflagellates by qrt-PCR approach to evaluate the bio-intoxication risk in humans by ingestion of saxitoxin contaminated bivalve molluscs”
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
co-Tutor: Luca Galluzzi, Ph.D
–Battocchi Cecilia, Ph.D (2009-2012) – Environmental Sciences XXV cycle -Department of Basic Sciences and Fundamental
“Population genetic of the benthic toxic dinoflagellate Ostreopsis cf. ovata based on microsatellite and mitochondrial DNA markers”
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
Co-tutor: Dr. Cristiano Vernesi (Fondazione Mach, Trento)
–Casabianca Silvia, Ph.D (2006-2009) – Environmental Sciences XXII cycle -University of Urbino, Faculty of Sciences and Technology
“Polimorphic molecular marker application for study of Alexandrium minutum population genetic in Mediterranean Sea”
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
Co-tutor: Dr. Cristiano Vernesi (Fondazione Mach, Trento)
–Bastianini Mauro, Ph.D (2003-2006) – Marine Biology and Ecology V cycle -University of Politecnica delle Marche, Department of Marine Sciences
“Dinoflagellate cyst fluxes in the North Adriatic Sea”
Tutor: Prof. Cecilia Totti
Co-tutor: Dr. Marina Montresor (SZN, Naples)
Prof. Antonella Penna (University of Urbino)
–Ingarao Cristina, Ph.D (2003-2006) – Environmental Sciences XIX cycle -University of Urbino, Faculty of Sciences and Technology
“Research on mucilage masses occurrence and eutrophication processes along the Pesaro coast (NW Adriatic Sea)”
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
Master Thesis
–Sara Florean (2000-2001) -Biotechnology Degree –
“Molecular probes application for the harmful microalgal species identification”
University of Urbino, Faculty of Sciences and Technology
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
–Elena Bertozzini (2002-2003) -Biotechnology Degree –
“New methods of genomic DNA extraction from fixed microalgae samples”
University of Urbino, Faculty of Sciences and Technology
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
Higher Degree Thesis
–Cecilia Battocchi (2008-2009) – Industrial Biotechnology Degree –
“Genetic study on the toxic benthic dinoflagellate Ostreopsis spp. in the Mediterranean Sea”
University of Urbino, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Department of Biomolecular Sciences
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
–Federico Perini (2010-2011) – Industrial Biotechnology Degree –
“A qrt-PCR development for the quantification of the toxic benthic dinoflagellate Ostreopsis cf. ovata in environmental samples”
University of Urbino, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Department of Biomolecular Sciences
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
–Martina Fiore (2013-2014) – Geological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies Degree –
“Ecological characterization of a Zoostera marina meadow in the Gabicce Mare area (coastal area of North Marche”
University of Urbino, Department of Geology, Life and Environment
Tutors: Prof. Antonella Penna, Mario Tramontana – University of Urbino –
Prof. Michele Scardi – University of Tor Vergata Roma –
Degree Thesis
–Milena Brandinelli (1997-1998) – Environmental Science Degree –
“Characteristics and behaviour of mucilages occurred in the N Adriatic Sea in summer 1997”
University of Urbino, Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
–Simona Palazzetti (1999-2000) – Environmental Science Degree –
“Determinations of toxic algal blooms in the Adriatic Sea by chemical physical analyses and a PCR- ELISA immuno-enzymatic assay”
University of Urbino, Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Tutor: Prof. Nunzio Penna
–Federica Fiesoletti (2000-2001) – Environmental Science Degree –
“Chemical physical and biological determinations on mucilage samples from the Adriatic Sea and laboratory algal cultures”
University of Urbino, Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Tutor: Prof. Nunzio Penna
–Giuliano Giagnolini (2000-2001) – Environmental Science Degree –
“Po riverine input on algal blooms dynamic along the Pesaro coast; Application of the Trophic Index (TRIX)”
University of Urbino, Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
–Cristina Ingarao (2001-2002) – Environmental Science Degree –
“Spatial-temporal monitoring of HAB microalgae along the Pesaro coast: correlations with chemical-physical parameters of surface seawater”
University of Urbino, Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
–Elisa Imperatori (2002-2003) – Environmental Science Degree –
“The role of diatoms in the biogeochemical cycle of silicon in the marine environment”
University of Urbino, Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
–Cecilia Battocchi (2003-2004) – Environmental Science Degree –
“Molecular techniques applied to toxic phytoplankton monitoring in coastal areas of the Mediterranean Sea”
University of Urbino, Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
–Marco Giorgi (2003-2004) – Environmental Science Degree –
“Research activities carried out on mucilages and seawater in 2003-2004 period along the Pesaro coast”
University of Urbino, Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
–Mattia Carubbi (2007-2008) – Environmental Science Degree –
“Molecular method application to the study of toxic microalgae in the Mediterranean Sea”
University of Urbino, Faculty of Sciences and Technology
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
–Sophia Tomassini (2009-2010) – Environmental Science Degree –
“Database Project for the management of environmental monitoring dataset”
University of Urbino, Faculty of Sciences and Technology
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
Co-tutor: Dr. Giuditta Di Caro (SAIPEM, Fano)
–Anna Gaeta (2010-2011) – Biotechnology Degree –
“Molecular monitoring of the toxic benthic dinoflagellate Ostreopsis cf. ovata in the Mediterranean Sea”
University of Urbino, Faculty of Sciences and Technology
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
–Giacomo Terracciano (2012-2013) – Biotechnology Degree –
“Different action plans for the bioremediation of oil spills in marine environment and effects on marine OHCB bacteria”
University of Urbino, Department of Biomolecular Sciences
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
–Davide Ippoliti (2012-2013) – Environmental Science Degree –
“Po river discharge influence on the eutrophic events along Pesaro coast”
University of Urbino, Department of Earth, Life and Environment Science
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
–Matteo Barberini (2013-2014) – Environmental Science Degree –
“Mucilage occurrences in the NW Adriatic Sea. Characteristics and behaviour”
University of Urbino, Department of Earth, Life and Environment Science
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
–Alessandro Formica (2014-2015) – Biotechnology Degree –
“Marine microalgae as producers of nutriceuticals products”
University of Urbino, Department of Biomolecular Sciences
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
–Ambra Costa (2015-2016) – Biotechnology Degree-
“Marine Drug Discovery: from the sea to the drugs of the future”
University of Urbino, Department of Biomolecular Sciences
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
–Sarah Tonelli (2015-2016) – Biological Science Degree –
“Plastics as vector of harmful and alien algal species”
University of Urbino, Department of Biomolecular Sciences
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna
co- Tutor: Silvia Casabianca, Ph.D
–Alessia Andruccioli (2017) – Biological Science Degree –
“I cetacei e gli effetti degli impatti antropici nel Mare Mediterraneo”
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna,
Corso di Laurea Triennale in Scienze Biologiche (Dipartimento di Scienze Biomolecolari, Università degli Studi di Urbino).
–Paola Lo Faro (2018) – Biological Science Degree –
“Ecologia della conservazione nella regione sub-sahariana”
Tutor: Prof. Antonella Penna,
Corso di Laurea Triennale in Scienze Biologiche (Dipartimento di Scienze Biomolecolari, Università degli Studi di Urbino).
–Rosa Sharon Megna (2018) – Biological Science Degree –
“La barriera corallina e i suoi cambiamenti dovuti ai disturbi antropici”
Tutor: Antonella Penna,
Corso di Laurea Triennale in Scienze Biologiche (Dipartimento di Scienze Biomolecolari, Università degli Studi di Urbino).