1999-2001: Research fellow involved in the CNR strategic project “Biotechnology of ectomycorrhizal fungi: from agroforestry to agrifood applications”
1992-1998: Fellowships at the CNR Soil Microbiology laboratory
1992: PhD degree at SSSUP S. Anna
1988-1991: Research Doctorate programme at SSSUP S. Anna (Pisa)
1988: Master’s degree Agricultural Sciences
1986: Part of the lab work for Master’s degree carried out at Biologisches Institut II (Botanik) (Friburg I.Br.)
1984-1988: course for University Degree in Agricultural Science, University of Pisa and Scuola Superiore di Studi Universitari e Perfezionamento (SSSUP) S.Anna (Pisa)
2021-present: senior researcher, CNR-IBBA, Pisa
2001-2020: researcher, CNR-IBBA, Pisa
2016: Research leader in a CNR-IBBA – ISPRA (MATTM) research contract (Impact of GMPs on soil microbial communities)
2013-2015: Participant to CNR research unit in the BIOBOTTLE FP7-SME-2013 project (Biodegradable packaging solutions for dairy products)
2015: Research leader in a CNR-IBBA – ISPRA (MATTM) research contract (Impact of GMPs on soil microbial communities)
2009-2013: Participant to a research unit in the SOLIBAM, FP7-KBBE-2009-3 project (Strategies for integrate selection and management in low input-organic agriculture)
2010-2013: Research subcontractor of CRA-RPS in the LIFE-08 MAN-GMP-ITA project (Validation of risk management tools for genetically modified plants in protected and sensitive areas in Italy)
2003: Visiting scientist, Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
2003-2015: Teaching activity in BSc. Biotechnology, Agro-Industrial Biotechnology and Herbal Sciences, University of Pisa; in MSc. Food Biotechnology, University of Pisa; in PhD Science of Sustainable Crop Production, University of Pisa
2003-2016: Tutor for BSc and MSc degrees in Food Biotechnology, Herbal Sciences, Agro-Industrial Biotechnology, Biotechnology and Food Safety and Quality, University of Pisa