Thematic Area 6 - Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment

University of Parma, PhD in Food Science

I'm a PhD Fellow in the FutureData4EU program at the University of Parma, where I explore AI and big data to understand consumer trends and promote sustainable, healthy food choices. With MScs in Computer Engineering and Business Economics, I blend tech and business to study food behavior through Big Data, VR, and eye tracking. I’ve also contributed to the BIOVALUE project on underutilized crops' impacts on sustainability. I'm passionate about tech-driven solutions for better food systems.

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, PhD in Agri-Food Systems

Growing up in a conservative region of KPK, I saw how education can transform lives. I am now a PhD fellow at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, where I research heat resilience in Holstein cows. My work aims to contribute to sustainable livestock farming and support climate adaptation in the agricultural sector.

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, PhD in Agri-Food Systems

I am a PhD researcher at the Catholic University of Sacred Heart, specializing in sustainable crop production. My research explores the eco-physiological responses of crops to agrophotovoltaic conditions. I hold two master's degrees in agricultural biotechnology and genetic engineering, along with a bachelor's degree in the same field. With prior experience at Syngenta, I am committed to advancing agricultural sustainability through innovative research.

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, PhD in Agri-food science, technology and biotechnology

I am highly skilled microbiologist from Peshawar, Pakistan. With a Bachelor and M.Phil. degrees in Microbiology, specializes in soil Microbiology, Soil Microbiome management, agricultural technologies, and climate change adaptation. My work bridges scientific research with practical applications to enhance crop productivity and environmental sustainability.

University of Bologna, PhD in Innovative Technologies and Sustainable Use of Mediterranean Sea Fishery and Biological Resources 

PhD student and (MSCA)COFUND fellow at the university of Bologna from 2025. A multidisciplinary physicist exploring the connection between physics and biology through complex systems. I use mathematical and programming tools to study biological problems, focusing on synthetic biology, surface growth models, gene networks, 3D modeling, big data, oceanography, and Lagrangian modeling. In my current work, I apply genome-wide sequencing to identify genes involved in coral biomineralization process. 

University of Parma, PhD in Information Technologies

I am Melaku Eneayehu Getnet, from Ethiopia. I hold a BSc degree in Computer Science and an MSc in Computer Science and Engineering. Previously, I was a Lecturer in the Software Engineering Department at AASTU. Currently pursuing my PhD, I am passionate about data, especially databases, data management, integration, and analytics. I joined FutureData4EU to deepen my skills and become a qualified big data analyst, aiming to contribute to data-driven innovations.

University of Bologna, PhD in Engineering and Information Technology for Structural and Environmental Monitoring and Risk Management

I was born in Iran in 1990 and earned my MSc in Electrical Engineering (Control) from Amirkabir University in 2016, focusing on fault detection in biped robots. In 2023, I studied Electronics for Intelligent Systems at the University of Bologna. My research interests include control systems, modeling, AI, and mathematics. In March 2025, I will join the University of Bologna as a Marie-Curie Researcher.

University of Bologna, PhD in Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences and Technology 

I am a Ph.D. student at the Department of Agriculture and Food Sciences, University of Bologna. My research focuses on applying and developing data-driven methodologies for plant phenotyping and genomic information analysis.