I taught and I teach “Agronomy” and “Turfgrass science” in different degree courses. Recently I also taught “Field crops" in international degree course in "Organic farming and quality management”.
The research activity covers many aspects of Agronomy, from soil-plant-atmosphere relationship to the agronomic techniques (fertilization, irrigation, water quality, organic matter, etc. ..), in Mediterranean environment.
2002 – Present: Associate Professor at University of Palermo in Agronomy and crop science

2004: Visiting for study and research at Penn State University
I studied the issues related to turfgrass management participating in research and educational activities that were carried out by colleagues.
2000 – 2002: Assistant Professor at University of Palermo in Agronomy and crop science
1997 – 2000: Ph.D. in Environmental Agronomy, at University of Palermo
Final dissertation: "Restoration of coastal areas and improvement of flower species typical of Mediterranean environment."

1992 – 1997: Degree in "Agricultural Sciences", Plant production, 110/110 votes and the honors at University of Palermo
Degree thesis: "Genesis, classification and cartography of soils on" sandstones "of the Plio-pleistocene Erei mountains"
Language
1. Italiano
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2. English
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3. Spanish
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