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Giovanni La Via is a Full Professor at the University of Catania, where he has taught Agri-food Economics, Agri-food Business Economics and Management, and Agri-food Product Marketing since the 1993/94 academic year. His career includes significant administrative roles, such as General Director of the University of Catania (2020–2023), Director of the Department of Agricultural, Economic and Appraisal Sciences (2002–2005), and Councillor of Agriculture and Forestry in the Sicilian Region (2006–2009). He also served as a Member of the European Parliament (2009–2019) and coordinated major European research projects like Sprint, Rittz, and Fair.
- Full Professor, University of Catania
- Coordinator, European Research Projects (Sprint, Rittz, Fair)
- Director, Department of Agricultural, Economic and Appraisal Sciences (2002–2005)
- Councillor of Agriculture and Forestry, Sicilian Region (2006–2009)
- Member of the European Parliament (2009–2019)
- General Director, University of Catania (2020–2023)
His research focuses on agri-food economics, rural development, and European Union funding mechanisms. He specializes in the marketing of agri-food products, technological innovation, and economic evaluations in aquaculture and fisheries. He has contributed to policy development through roles in the Academic Senate of the University of Catania (1996–present) and technical support for the Conference of Rectors and the Sicilian Region’s Agriculture and Forestry Councilor.
He is the author of numerous monographs and peer-reviewed articles, though specific titles are not listed here. As an expert evaluator, he contributed to the European Union’s Fifth Framework Programme for research and technological innovation. His work bridges academia and public administration, emphasizing strategic project management and policy alignment.
