People
Meet the BIOVERTE Community
BIOVERTE is more than a study programme. It is an international community of academics, researchers, environmental professionals, and students working together to address some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.
The programme brings together expertise from Lithuania, Italy, and Poland, creating a unique environment where science, policy, and practice intersect.
Academic Leadership
Programme Coordination
BIOVERTE is jointly managed by the three partner universities through a shared governance structure that ensures academic excellence, quality assurance, and an integrated student experience.
The programme is coordinated by:
🇵🇱 University of Silesia in Katowice
Programme Coordinator
Dr. Marcin Lipowczan, Associate Professor
BIOVERTE Programme Coordinator
Marcin Lipowczan coordinates the BIOVERTE consortium and oversees the programme’s academic development, quality assurance, and international cooperation. His expertise includes biodiversity, environmental management, ecological monitoring, and interdisciplinary environmental education.
🇮🇹 University of Trieste
Prof. Giovanni Bacaro
Institutional Coordinator at the University of Trieste
Professor Bacaro is responsible for BIOVERTE implementation at the University of Trieste. His research interests include biodiversity science, vegetation ecology, macroecology, ecosystem assessment, and environmental data analysis.
🇱🇹 Vytautas Magnus University
Prof. Anželika Dautartė
Institutional Coordinator at Vytautas Magnus University
Professor Dautartė coordinates BIOVERTE activities at Vytautas Magnus University and contributes to the programme’s development in biodiversity, environmental studies, and international education.
Academic Team
Experts in Biodiversity, Ecology and Environmental Resilience
BIOVERTE brings together scientists and educators from the three partner universities whose expertise covers:
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Restoration Ecology
- Climate Change and Adaptation
- Marine and Coastal Ecology
- Freshwater and Wetland Ecosystems
- Environmental Governance
- Environmental Economics
- GIS and Remote Sensing
- Ecological Modelling
- Environmental Monitoring
- Science Communication
The teaching team includes professors, researchers, and practitioners actively involved in international research projects, environmental management, biodiversity monitoring, and ecological restoration initiatives across Europe.
The teaching team combines scientific excellence with practical experience gained through international research projects, environmental agencies, and collaborations with stakeholders across Europe.
Associated Partners
Connecting Science and Practice
BIOVERTE collaborates with a growing network of organisations that contribute practical expertise, real-world case studies, internships, field activities, guest lectures, and research opportunities.
Our partners include:
Research Institutions
Providing access to scientific infrastructure, research projects, and innovative environmental methodologies.
Environmental Agencies
Supporting training related to biodiversity monitoring, ecosystem assessment, and environmental management.
Protected Areas and Nature Reserves
Offering opportunities for fieldwork, ecological surveys, and conservation practice.
Non-Governmental Organisations
Providing perspectives on environmental advocacy, community engagement, and sustainability initiatives.
Environmental Consultancies
Contributing professional experience in environmental assessment, restoration planning, and project implementation.
Advisory Board
Guiding Excellence and Innovation
BIOVERTE benefits from the support of an international Advisory Board composed of experts from academia, research institutions, environmental organisations, and professional practice.
The Advisory Board contributes to:
- Academic quality enhancement
- Strategic programme development
- Alignment with labour-market needs
- International visibility
- Stakeholder engagement
- Long-term sustainability of the programme
Through regular consultation, board members help ensure that BIOVERTE remains relevant, innovative, and responsive to emerging environmental challenges.
Students
An International Learning Community
BIOVERTE welcomes talented and motivated students from around the world who share a passion for biodiversity, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.
Students become part of a diverse international cohort and benefit from:
- Interdisciplinary learning
- International mobility
- Field-based experiences
- Collaborative projects
- Research opportunities
- Professional networking
- Lifelong international connections
Working across cultures, scientific disciplines, and environmental contexts prepares BIOVERTE graduates to become effective professionals in an increasingly interconnected world.
Alumni Network
A Growing Community of Future Environmental Leaders
BIOVERTE aims to build a strong international alumni network connecting graduates with students, academics, employers, and environmental organisations.
The alumni network will support:
- Professional networking
- Career development
- Mentoring opportunities
- Research collaboration
- Knowledge exchange
- Lifelong engagement with the BIOVERTE community
As the programme grows, alumni will play an essential role in strengthening BIOVERTE’s impact across Europe and beyond.
Meet the People Behind BIOVERTE
BIOVERTE is powered by a diverse community of scientists, educators, practitioners, and students united by a common goal:
to understand biodiversity, support ecosystem resilience, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Scientists. Educators. Practitioners. Students.