Dr. Laura Ducci holds a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences with Doctor Europaeus certification from the University of Parma, where she currently serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Subject Expert in Applied Geology. Her research focuses on the transport and natural attenuation of emerging contaminants in groundwater, including personal care products, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, PFAS and microplastics. She has authored peer-reviewed articles published in international journals indexed in Scopus and contributes to interdisciplinary research projects funded by national and European agencies. Dr. Ducci was the recipient of a competitive travel fellowship awarded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to participate in the International PhD Week 2024, during which she was honored with a Best Poster Award for the scientific merit and clarity of her presentation. She is an active member of the HydrogeoCenter research network.