Regular biography
Francesco Ricci is a Research Associate at the Centre for Marine Science & Innovation, affiliated with The University of New South Wales' School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences. His research interests are not explicitly detailed in the provided information. Ricci's profile is listed under the academic and research staff section, indicating his affiliation with the department of BIO. The available details focus on his title and institutional connection, with no further specifics on his research areas or achievements.
Scholar-generated biography
Francesco Ricci is a Team Leader at Monash University, specializing in coral microbiology, chemosynthesis, biogeochemistry, genomics, and marine ecology. His research explores the microbiome of coral skeletons, focusing on community assembly, functional roles, and interactions with host traits. He investigates genomic adaptations of coral-associated algae and the impact of environmental parameters on coral growth and population dynamics. His work also addresses contamination prevention in low-biomass microbiome studies and the role of chemosynthesis in marine ecosystems. Ricci's studies highlight the significance of microbial processes in reef-building corals and their response to environmental stressors such as CO2 vents and anthropogenic impacts.