CV

Based on Scopus database http://www.scopus.com updated until 10/01/2019

  • h index= 21
  • Citations= 1354
  • Co-authors=158

Scientific work until now includes:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree
  • PhD thesis
  • Mobility:
  • Post-Doctoral Research (Reading University and Agricultural University of Athens)
  •  Visitor Professor at the Department of Veterinary Science of the University of Parma
  • National Scientific Qualification as Full Professor in the Italian Higher Education System 09/2022-09/2032
  • National Scientific Qualification as Associate Professor in the Italian Higher Education System 09/2022-09/2032
  • Coordinator-Work package leader in 9 research projects (6 as coordinator and 3 with other administrative roles)
  • Participation in 23 Research Projects, 4 of which were funded by the European Union (3 LIFE, 1 Horizon and 1 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions)
  • External Evaluator in 3 Research Projects [1 for the Slovak Research and Development Agency and 2 for the Croatian Science Foundation (HRZZ)].
  • Awards (5): Inclusion in the World’s Top 2% of Scientists at Stanford University ranking for 2022 (1). Award from the Dairy Industry FrieslandCampina Hellas in the competition «Idea challenge 2019» (1), Young Scientist Award 2017 from the European Association of Animal Production (1), Best reviewer of Small Ruminant Research for 2015 and 2016 (1), Best MSc student from the Department of Nutritional Physiology and Feeding (1)
  • Scholarships (5), 2 from the National Scholarship Foundation for Post graduate studies and Post Doctoral Research respectively and 3 from the European Association for Animal Production (EAAP)
  • Section Editor (20/3/2017-05/02/2021) in the Italian Journal of Animal Science
  • Associate Editor (05/02/2021- onwards) in the Italian Journal of Animal Science.
  • Guest Editor (3) in Foods Journal (ISSN 2304-8158) Special Issue (Development of Novel Feeding Strategies to Improve Milk and Dairy Quality), in Animals Journal (ISSN 2076-2615) Special Issue (Nutrients and Feed Additives in Modulating Rumen Microbiome) and in Frontiers in Animal Science (ISSN: 2673-6225) (Seaweeds and Algae in Animal Nutrition).
  • Editorial board member (3): in the Journal of Dairy Research, SciTz Nutrition and Food Science, Gavin Journal of Food and Nutritional Science
  • Chairperson (8), in 6 International and 2 National Conference
  • Reviewer in 24 Journals
  • Invited speaker (1)
  • Supervisor (6), member in the advisory committee (3) and member of the examination committee (3), and external evaluator in the Universities of Milan, Parma and Sassari (5) of PhD thesis.
  • PhD completed theses as supervisor so far: 3.
  • PhD completed theses as advisory committee: 3.
  • Supervisor (5) and member of the Examination Committee (8) of MSc dissertations
  • Supervisor (26) and member of Examination committee (54) of undergraduate studies
  • Supervisor of internship of 24 students
  • 110 Publications and 4 Book Chapters
  • 133 Abstracts in conference (59 International and 74 National)
  • Publications in peer-review journals as first, last, or corresponding author 72/110 (65.5%):
    • Publications in peer-review journals as first author: 38/110 (34.5%)
    • Publications in peer-review journals as last author: 31/110 (28.2%)
    • Publications in peer-review journals as corresponding author: 65/110 (59.0%)
  • Autonomous publications (first or last author without the participation of PhD supervisor) in peer-review journals: 32/110  
  • Publications (peer review journal and book chapters) per year (2006-2023): 6.7
  • Average impact factor per publication in peer-review journals: 3.1
  • Teaching in undergraduate students/programs: 12 Academic years
  • Teaching in Master students/programs: 10 Academic years
  • Teaching in Erasmus students/programs
    • Achievements the last 5 years:
  • 63 Publications in Peer-Review Journals
  • 3 Chapter in Scientific Books
  • 60 Presentations in National and International conferences
  • 2 Projects as Coordinator
  • 2 Projects as Deputy Coordinator and Work Package Leader
  • 5 Projects with Scientific and Consulting participation
  • World’s Top 2% of Scientists based on Stanford University ranking for 2022.
  •   International scientific recognition:
  • 1354 Citations (1058 excluding self-citations) with h index= 21
  • External Evaluator of PhD theses: 5
  • Hosting MSc and PhD students for research: 4
  • Evaluator in Scientific Projects: 3
  • Visiting Professor in abroad University
  • Invited speaker in the 71st EAAP Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP)
  • Participation in European Research Projects and Consortium
  • Board member in International Organizations: Vice president (2017-2020) and Secretariat (2010-2016) of the Nutrition Commission of European Association for Animal Production (EAAP)
  • Reviewer and Editorial Board Member in peer-review journals
  • Awards: Best Young Scientist 2017 EAAP
  • World’s Top 2% of Scientists based on Stanford University ranking for 2022.