Massimo Tagliavini

Massimo Tagliavini is a tenured Professor at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, holding appointments in the Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences. He specializes in the physiology and ecology of tree ecosystems, focusing on carbon, nutrient, and water exchanges between trees, soil, and atmosphere under climate change and management pressures. His research integrates micrometeorology, stable isotopes, and modeling to develop sustainable agricultural practices.

Education: Ph.D. (1991), Postdoc (1991–1997), Associate Professor at University of Bologna (1998–2017), Full Professor at UNIBZ since 2007. Leadership roles include Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology (2008–2014), President of the Italian Society of Horticultural Science (2016–2022), and Vice-President of EURAC Research (2016–present).

Research emphasizes climate change impacts on tree ecosystems, water-use efficiency, and adaptation strategies. Techniques include isotope tracing, micrometeorology, and field experiments. His work bridges fundamental science and applied solutions, such as optimizing irrigation and mitigating heat stress in orchards and vineyards.

Publications exceed 200 articles, with over 100 in peer-reviewed journals. He serves on editorial boards of European Journal of Agronomy and Tree Physiology, and has organized numerous international conferences. Current research focuses on multi-decadal tree-ring analysis to trace climatic history and biochar applications in vineyards.

Teaching includes courses on agricultural ecology, tree ecophysiology, and statistical methods for environmental research at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, as well as a PhD program in Sustainable Agricultural Production Systems.