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Full professor at the Department of Engineering of the University of Ferrara. Graduated in 1982 in Agricultural Sciences at the University of Bologna, Italy. Since 1983 he works as technician, then as researcher, at the Institute of Rural Appraisal and Accounting (University of Bologna). Since 1998 he is Associate Professor in the academic sector “Agricultural Economics and Rural Appraisal”, at the University of Foggia, Italy (Faculty of Agricultural Science).

Since 2001 he is Full Professor. Since 2008 he is at the Department of Engineering of the University of Ferrara. At present, he teaches: “Economics and Real Estate Appraisal” (6 CFU, “Laurea-Degree” level ); “Complements of “Economics and Real Estate Appraisal” (9 CFU, “Laurea Magistrale-Master” Level). He also teaches "Philosophy and methodology of Research" (Doctorate level).

He is member of the Academic Board of the Doctorate “Corso di Dottorato di Ricerca in Ingegneria” (University of Ferrara). His scientific activity is carried out in national and international research teams, funded by the European Union, by the MURST, by the CNR and by other private and public bodies. The main subjects dealt with are: agro-technology assessment, project assessment, evaluation of agri-environmental measures, EIA, Business Administration in Agriculture. The results are published in 100 publications and have been published on journals and presented at national and international scientific congresses. He is editor of seven scientific books. He is external evaluator for the CRUI and AVA expert for the National Agency ANVUR. He acts as a referee of national and international reviews.