Maria Cecilia Mancini

Maria Cecilia Mancini is a full Professor at the Department of Economic and Business Sciences, University of Parma. Her work focuses on agri-food systems, geographical indications, sustainability, and consumer behavior through extensive European research projects like FOOD IMPROV’IDERS and AGRICORE.

• 2020-2022: FOOD IMPROV’IDERS (EU funded)
• 2019-2023: AGRICORE (EU Horizon 2020)
• 2018-2021: SEU (EU Erasmus+)

Her research spans sustainable food chains, animal welfare policies, and consumer acceptance of novel foods, including culturing meat. She serves on scientific committees for international workshops and contributes to journals like Sustainability and Sviluppo Locale. Teaching assignments include courses on food quality systems at the University of Parma and guest lectures in Germany, France, and Poland.

• 2022: Erasmus Visiting Professor at Heilbronn University
• 2021: Teaching at FAO expert meetings

As an internationalization delegate for the University of Parma, she coordinates blended learning programs and summer schools on food sustainability.