About
Giuseppe Longo Minnolo is a Researcher at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment (Di3A) of the University of Catania, specializing in sustainable water resource management in agriculture. His expertise spans precision irrigation, agro-environmental monitoring, and advanced technologies like satellite remote sensing and GIS. He contributes to the PRIMA DIONYSUS project and collaborates with Italian and international institutions.
- International Ph.D. in Agricultural, Food and Environmental Science
- Author of 20+ publications, h-index of 8 (Scopus, 2024)
- Peer reviewer for journals: Agricultural Water Management, Irrigation Science, Remote Sensing
- Qualified as Associate Professor and registered in National Register of Agronomists and Foresters
His research focuses on water-saving strategies through:
- Drip irrigation methods
- Deficit irrigation strategies
- Remote sensing-based irrigation scheduling
- Crop stress monitoring (biotic/abiotic)
- Land cover and hydro-climatic monitoring using climate reanalysis
He teaches at the university level, supervises undergraduate and graduate theses, and organizes scientific conferences on sustainable water management. His office hours are Mondays and Wednesdays (3-5 PM) at the Biosciences Center, Room 18, with appointments available via email.
