Paolo Inglese

Professor Paolo Inglese holds the Chair of Horticulture at the Università degli Studi di Palermo, where he previously served as Pro Rector and Director of the University's Museum System including its Botanic Garden. A member of multiple scientific academies including Georgofili and Accademia Nazionale di Agricoltura, his research focuses on sustainable horticultural practices and international agricultural development.

His contributions include:

• Founding and coordinating FAO-Cactusnet for technical cooperation
• Pioneering research on cactus pear cultivation systems
• Leadership in European horticultural societies
• International collaborations across Mediterranean and Latin American countries