Samantha Siedlecki, University of Connecticut, was appointed Bassi Fellow with residencies in January and June 2026 at the Lecce and Bologna offices. Dr. Siedlecki specializes in coastal oceanography, with expertise in biogeochemical dynamics under present and future climate conditions. Her fellowship focuses on capacity building for climate downscaling to assess oxygen and ocean acidification impacts on marine resources in Africa and Malaysia.

Discover Dr. Siedlecki’s background and latest academic achievements here.