È Professore Associato in Meccanica Agraria (SSD AGR09) presso il Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie, degli Alimenti e dell’Ambiente (SAFE), dell’Università di Foggia.
È titolare dei corso di insegnamento di “Ingegneria Agraria”, “Macchine e Impianti per le Industria Agroalimentari”, “Impianti ed apparecchiature per la ristorazione” e “Sicurezza sulle macchine e nei luoghi di lavoro”.
Svolge attività di ricerca a carattere multidisciplinare collaborando con istituti di ricerca e aziende nazionali e internazionali per la: (a) ottimizzazione delle macchine per le industrie alimentari ed olearie in particolare e per il recupero dei sottoprodotti e dei reflui; (b) valutazione dell’interazione macchina/prodotto/processo, con particolare riguardo, alla qualità e alle proprietà fisico-meccaniche dei prodotti e sottoprodotti del comparto ortofrutticolo; (c) messa a punto di piattaforme di lavoro elevabili per la potatura e la raccolta agevolata da piante ad alto fusto; (d) messa a punto di macchine scuotitrici per la raccolta delle olive ed analisi delle modalità di trasmissione delle vibrazioni; (e) macchine per l’agricoltura di precisione; (f) valutazione della sicurezza delle macchine agricole ai sensi della direttiva 2006/42/CE e dei luoghi di lavoro ai sensi del Decreto Legislativo del 9 aprile 2008, n. 81.
Nel settore dell’estrazione olearia si è occupato di messa a punto di studio e ottimizzazione di: decanter a risparmio d’acqua 2F, 3F e 2,5 F, macchine denocciolatrici, macchine frangitrici, macchine gramolatrici e scambiatori di calore. Ha svolto studi per l’utilizzo di tecnologie a microonde, ultrasuoni e campi elettrici pulsati nel ciclo di estrazione olearia, approfondendo gli aspetti quantitativi e qualitativi.
È autore di oltre 100 pubblicazioni scientifiche pubblicate su riviste e congressi nazionali ed internazionali
I have been a member of the Panel in the Marche Region since 2017. I am registered in the list of olive oil technicians and experts at the Ancona Chamber of Commerce, Regional Decree no. 268 dated 09/06/2015.
I attended the professional tasters’ course, lasting three years (2015/2016/2017), at Onaoo. I have participated as a taster in various olive oil events, both at an amateur level and as a jury member. I have collaborated with Onaoo as a coach for both individual and group online courses.
Being part of this association means sharing values of quality, expertise, and continuous training. It is an opportunity for professional growth and qualified exchange, allowing me to share my experience while actively contributing to the promotion of extra virgin olive oil culture.
I began my technical course at ONAOO in September 2022, building a strong foundation in extra virgin olive oil quality standards, and evaluation. In February 2023, I started the ONAOO Professional Tasting Course, further developing my sensory analysis skills and ability to assess EVOO based on official tasting methods. I completed my ONAOO course in November 2025.
Extra virgin olive oil is more than a product to me, it is a symbol of history, culture, and tradition that has been valued for thousands of years across the Mediterranean. From ancient civilizations that used olive oil for food, health, and daily life, to modern producers who preserve traditional methods while improving quality standards, olive oil has always represented purity, resilience, and connection to the land and people.
I am proud to be part of this long heritage by sourcing only exceptional EVOO and promoting oils that are authentic, fresh, and truly representative of their origin. I am committed to continuous learning and to maintaining the highest standards in quality, traceability, and transparency, so customers can experience olive oil the way it was meant to be fresh, healthy, and deeply rooted in history.
Table Olives Course
Andria
Training as professional olive oil tasters is not only a personal pleasure: the universe that revolves around olive oil and its supply chain also offers a wide range of job, growth and specialization opportunities.
The advanced course allows you to consolidate and deepen your knowledge of oil tasting and obtain the qualification of ONAOO Professional Taster, but above all, to be included in the "International Register of Professional Tasters".
Participants learn about varieties, processing, and sensory tasting, with practical exercises under the guidance of experts.
Participants are invited to recognize strengths, weaknesses, qualities and organoleptic characteristics of the various oils