PhD Programme in Agricultural, Environmental and Food Science and Technology - Academic Year 2021/2022 - Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna

Thanks to its organization into 10 research topics, the STAAA PhD programme provides the Doctoral candidates with an in-depth knowledge and appropriate skills in the different branches of the agri-food sector. The goal is to prepare high profile experts able to carry out research, knowledge-transfer and management activities at the University, and in other public bodies or private companies. The educational path consists in a common programme, aimed at providing the fundamental research enablers to every PhD candidate to acquire an in-depth knowledge related to scientific communication, organization and functioning of the research. PhD candidates are trained with the basic knowledge for the planning and implementation of the individual research project, and the elaboration of the research results. During the 2nd year, the activities are focused on the development of individual research activities, while during the 3rd year PhD candidates are advised to concentrate on the preparation of thesis.

Research topics

1. Agronomy, Herbaceous Crops, Flowers and Vegetables Systems, Agricultural Genetics and Agricultural Chemistry
2. International Cooperation and Sustainable Development Policies
3. Microbial Ecology and Plant Pathology
4. Agricultural and Food Economics and Policy
5. Agricultural Entomology
6. Agricultural Engineering
7. Food Science and Biotechnology
8. Animal Science
9. Tree Production Systems, Fruit, Forest and Ornamental Trees and Grape
10. Water-Food-Energy-Sustainable Agriculture Nexus