Ippolito's research revolves around the role of pollinators in shaping floral traits and driving speciation. However, he has recently become more involved with the preservation of indigenous cultures and how tourism can contribute to wildlife conservation, particularly in the tropics.

Ippolito, A. 2010. Cultural survival and the contribution of indigenous cultures to humanity. Angel Conesvation newletter series. Ippolito, A., G. Wilson Fernandes, Tina, Merrills, and Tim Holtsford. 2004. Pollinator preferences for Nicotiana alata, N. forgetiana and their F1 hybrids. Evolution, 58, 2634 – 2644. Stehman, J., J. Semir, and A. Ippolito. 2002. Nicotiana mutabilis (Solanaceae), a new species from southern Brazil. Kew Bulletin, 57: 639 - 646.