معرفی
Gaetano Pandino is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor (RTDB) at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment (Di3A), University of Catania. He holds a PhD in 'Productivity of cultivated plants' (2010) and a Master's in Food Science and Technology (2005), both from the University of Catania. His doctoral thesis focused on functional substances in Cynara cardunculus.
Research Focus
Pandino's research examines agronomic techniques and environmental impacts on Mediterranean herbaceous crops. Key areas include:
- Sustainable crop production systems
- Nutraceutical valorization of plants
- Biomass energy applications
- Quality optimization of artichokes, prickly pear, and other crops
Awards & Qualifications
- National Scientific Qualification as Associate Professor (07/B1 sector, 2018-2029)
- National Scientific Qualification as Full Professor (07/B1 sector, 2021-2032)
Research Leadership
He has led multiple projects including:
- PIPPOZ: Sustainable courgette production (2021-2024)
- Prickly pear nutraceutical valorization (2018-2020)
- Nitrogen fertilization effects on Cynara (2016-2018)
International Collaboration
Conducted research at the University of Leeds (UK) and collaborates with institutions in Germany, Spain, Poland, Tunisia, and Canada.
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