Prof. Dr. Gianluigi Bacchetta | Herbarium | Lifetime achievement Award

Prof. Dr. Gianluigi Bacchetta, University of Cagliari

Gianluigi Bacchetta is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Biology and Pharmacy at the University of Cagliari, Italy. He earned his degree in Life Sciences in 1996 and subsequently completed a Master in Landscape Planning (1997) and a Master in Vegetation Analysis (2000). He holds a PhD in Geomorphology and Geobotany from the Marche Polytechnic University, completed in 2000, and also obtained a European PhD in Plant Biology from the University of Valencia in 2002. His academic career includes positions as Lecturer at the Marche Polytechnic University (2000–2002), Assistant Professor (2002–2006), and Associate Professor (2006–2015) at the University of Cagliari. From 2015 to 2023, he served as the Director of the Hortus Botanicus Karalitanus (HBK), the university’s botanical garden.

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Summary of Suitability for Lifetime Achievement Award – Prof. Gianluigi Bacchetta

Professor Gianluigi Bacchetta demonstrates exceptional suitability for a Lifetime Achievement Award in research, with a distinguished career spanning over two decades in plant biology, geobotany, and biodiversity conservation. His extensive academic contributions, including leadership roles and influential publications on Italian vascular flora and endemic plant modeling, reflect profound impact on botanical sciences. As a Full Professor and former Director of the HBK Botanical Garden, he has significantly advanced scientific knowledge and conservation practices. His lifetime of dedication, scholarly excellence, and international recognition make him a highly deserving candidate for this prestigious honor.

🎓 Education

📘 BSc in Life Sciences – University of Cagliari, Italy (1996)
🌿 Master in Landscape Planning – University of Cagliari, Italy (1997)
🌱 Master in Vegetation Analysis: Survey and Data Elaboration on Flora, Vegetation, and Soil – Marche Polytechnic University, Italy (2000)
🧭 PhD in Geomorphology and Geobotany – Marche Polytechnic University, Italy (Completed December 2000)
🌍 European PhD in Plant Biology (025 C) – University of Valencia, Spain (Suficiencia Investigadora obtained in November 2002)

💼 Work Experience

👨‍🏫 Lecturer – Marche Polytechnic University (2000–2002)
🧪 Assistant Professor – Faculty of Science, University of Cagliari (2002–2006)
📚 Associate Professor – Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Cagliari (2006–2015)
🧬 Full Professor – Faculty of Biology and Pharmacy, University of Cagliari (2015–present)
🌺 Director of HBK (Hortus Botanicus Karalitanus) – University of Cagliari (2015–2023)

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

🧑‍🔬 Recognized expert in geobotany, plant biology, and vegetation analysis
🌍 Held a European PhD, signifying international recognition of academic excellence
🌱 As Director of HBK, contributed significantly to botanical conservation, research, and public education
🌟 Leadership roles in academic and scientific institutions, promoting biodiversity and plant science research

Publication Top Notes:

An annotated checklist of the Italian vascular flora

CITED: 2000

An updated checklist of the vascular flora native to Italy

CITED: 932

An updated checklist of the vascular flora alien to Italy

CITED: 626

Integrazioni alla checklist della flora vascolare italiana

CITED: 397

Using MaxEnt modeling to predict the potential distribution of the endemic plant Rosa arabica Crép. in Egypt

CITED: 301

Dr. Tabasum Hassan, Government Degree College Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Dr. Tabasum Hassan is a dedicated botanist specializing in plant phenology and its relationship with climate change. She earned her PhD in Botany from the University of Kashmir in 2023, focusing on phenological studies using observational and experimental approaches. With a strong academic background, she secured second position in her MSc (Botany) and has qualified multiple National and State Eligibility Tests in Life Sciences. Dr. Hassan also holds a B.Ed. and a diploma in computing. She has professional experience mentoring NEET aspirants and has served as a lecturer. Passionate about research and education, she aims to contribute significantly to the advancement of botanical sciences.

Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Tabasum Hassan is a highly accomplished researcher specializing in plant phenology and climate change, with a strong academic background, including a Ph.D. in Botany. Her research on phenological studies using observational and experimental approaches has contributed significantly to understanding plant responses to environmental changes. She has demonstrated academic excellence through multiple National Eligibility Test (NET) qualifications and a commendable publication record. With professional experience mentoring NEET aspirants and lecturing, her dedication to scientific inquiry and education makes her a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education:

PhD (Botany) – 2023 🏆
Thesis: “Phenological studies on select plant species using observational and experimental approaches”
Institution: University of Kashmir, Srinagar

MSc (Botany) – 2015 🥈 (Second Position, 76.9%)
Institution: University of Kashmir, Srinagar

BSc – 2012 🎓 (70%)
Institution: University of Kashmir, Srinagar

Higher Secondary (Part II) – 2009 📚 (73%)
Board: J&K State Board of School Education

Secondary School (Part I) – 2007 📖 (87.3%)
Board: J&K State Board of School Education