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Pietro Catania serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Sciences at the University of Palermo's Polytechnic School. His office is located in Room No. 135 of the SAAF Department, where he holds regular office hours on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 to 13:00, as well as at the Viticulture and Enology Degree Course Headquarters. Professor Catania has maintained a consistent academic presence since at least 2009, teaching specialized courses in agricultural mechanization with particular expertise in viticulture systems and precision farming technologies.
Professor Catania's research spans several critical areas of modern agricultural engineering:
- Precision Agriculture and Smart Farming Systems
- Drone and Remote Sensing Applications in Agriculture
- Viticulture Mechanization and Oenological Plants
- Agricultural Machinery Design and Ergonomics
- Sustainable Resource Management in Mediterranean Agriculture
- Post-harvest Technology and Processing Systems
His recent scholarly output demonstrates a clear focus on cutting-edge technological applications in agriculture, particularly the integration of drones, sensors, and AI in vineyard and olive orchard management. Professor Catania's work bridges traditional agricultural practices with modern technological innovations, addressing practical challenges in irrigation management, precision spraying, yield mapping, and sustainable resource use across Sicilian agricultural landscapes. His research methodology often combines field studies with advanced data analytics to develop practical solutions for farmers.
Professor Catania maintains an active teaching schedule for the 2025/2026 academic year, instructing courses such as 'Viticulture Mechanisation and Oenological Plants,' 'Mechanics and Agricultural Mechanisation,' 'Use of Drones and Machines for Precision Agriculture,' and 'Green Landscape Systems and Maintenance.' His student evaluations over multiple academic years (2014-2024) consistently reflect strong engagement with students across various agricultural technology programs.
