Mariano Lattari

BSc in Biology, MSc

Argentina

Graduate of the School of Natural Sciences and Museum (FCNyM) of the National University of La Plata, focused on the study of arthropod fauna and biodiversity as a natural resource.
Ongoing graduate training and specialization in areas related to the bioeconomy and productive sustainability.
Extensive technical training through numerous scientific meetings, research projects and professional updates in the agri-environmental sector.

Currently a university lecturer at the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina (UCA), having previously taught at CAECE University, the School of Agronomy of UBA (FAUBA) and UADE.
Former member of the Introduction to Taxonomy chair at the School of Natural Sciences and Museum during his undergraduate studies.
Researcher focused on the dissemination and promotion of biotechnological tools, bio-inputs and regulations for organic and ecological production.

Research on biological pest control at the Center for Parasitological and Vector Studies (CEPAVE).
Takes part in scientific meetings and develops technical contributions on the management of arthropod fauna and biodiversity conservation.
Prepares technical opinions and input assessments, and develops regulatory tools for environmental management and plant health.

Official at SENASA’s National Directorate of Agri-food Safety and Quality, focused on developing bioeconomy activities for the country’s sustainable productive growth.
Former Environmental Management lead at SENASA’s Metropolitan Regional Center (until late 2022) and technician at the former Directorate of Agri-food Quality (DICA), assessing organic production systems.
Former member of SENASA’s Environmental Management area, Entomology Department and National Forest Health Program (DNPV); former CONICET fellow.
SENASA’s institutional representative at key national and international forums, such as the Advisory Committee on Agricultural Bio-inputs (CABUA) and the Inter-American Commission on Organic Agriculture (ICOA).

Bioeconomy and the development of sustainable agroecosystems.
Biological control of agricultural and forest pests and arthropod taxonomy.
Environmental management, assessment of agricultural bio-inputs and organic production certification.

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