He is an Associate Professor of Agricultural Mechanics (SSD AGR09) at the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences (SAFE) at the University of Foggia.
He teaches courses in “Agricultural Engineering,” “Machinery and Plants for the Agri-Food Industry,” “Plants and Equipment for the Catering Industry,” and “Safety on Machinery and in the Workplace.”
He conducts multidisciplinary research, collaborating with national and international research institutes and companies for: (a) optimization of machinery for the food and olive oil industries in particular, and for the recovery of by-products and wastewater; (b) evaluation of machine/product/process interactions, with particular attention to the quality and physical-mechanical properties of products and by-products in the fruit and vegetable sector; (c) development of elevating work platforms for pruning and facilitated harvesting of tall trees; (d) development of olive harvesting shakers and analysis of vibration transmission; (e) precision agriculture machinery; (f) safety assessment of agricultural machinery pursuant to Directive 2006/42/EC and workplace safety pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 81 of April 9, 2008.
In the olive oil extraction sector, he has developed, studied, and optimized: 2F, 3F, and 2.5F water-saving decanters, destoning machines, crushing machines, malaxing machines, and heat exchangers. He has conducted studies on the use of microwave, ultrasound, and pulsed electric field technologies in the olive oil extraction cycle, examining quantitative and qualitative aspects in depth.
He is the author of over 100 scientific publications in national and international journals and conferences.
Agricultural entrepreneur (olive oil mill operator) In 2016, I opened my own farm. In 2018, I became an olive oil mill operator at the Armato Cristina farm. Producer of table olives. Collaboration with Lodo Guide.
IOC panel member, Executive Director The Olive OIl Academy BV.
Worked for more then 25 years in the Financial Industry. After buying a house in Italy and became owner of a small olive grove.To satisfy my hunger for more knowledge about olives, I completed in 2023 the Olive Oil Sommelier Certificaiton in London. Followed by the Courses at ONAOO in Imperia, Italy, to the Master Olive Oil Consultant at ESAO in Valencia/Jaén, Spain, to Professional Taster Table Olives, and Professional Olive Oil Taster. I am co-owner of the Dutch Olive Oil Institute and a panelmember of an IOC-approved tasting panel. Also judge in several international olive oil competitions such as EVO IOOC in Italy.
I am co-owner of the Dutch Olive Oil Institute and a panelmember of an IOC-approved tasting panel. Also judge in several international olive oil competitions such as EVO IOOC in Italy, As co-onwer I am deeply involved in The Olive Oil Academy as executive director. By combining our expertise and networks, we offer a high-quality learning program for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Students receive training based on the latest research and industry insights.
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
