- 2022-2025: PhD course in Agricultural, Food and Environmental Science, University of Catania. Research project: “Characterisation and valorisation of the biodiversity of agricultural interest in the Caltagirone area for the implementation of a local, sustainable and inclusive agri-food system”. Tutor: Prof. Giuseppe Timpanaro, Co-Tutor: Prof. Paolo Guarnaccia
- 2022: Research grant, Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Catania, supervisor: Ferdinando Branca. Research activities: Economic assessment of sustainability in broccoli, tomato and green bean production within the BRESOV Project – Horizon 2020.
- 2021: Qualification as Agronomy and Forestry Doctor
- Oct 2019 - Jul 2021: Master's degree in Agricultural Science and Technology (LM-69); Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment (Di3A) - University of Catania, supervisor: Prof. Giuseppe Timpanaro. Degree thesis: "Food consumption and the COVID-19 pandemic: the role of sustainability in purchasing choices" . Final mark: 110/110 cum laude
- Oct 2016 - Jul 2019: Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science and Technology (L-25); Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment (Di3A) - University of Catania, supervisor: prof. Giuseppe Timpanaro. Degree thesis: "Multifunctionality in Sicily's wineries: the case of the Etna Wine Route" Final mark: 110/110 cum laude
- Sept 2011 - Jul 2016: Scientific High School Diploma; Final mark: 100/100. Liceo scientifico Don Bosco, Catania (CT)
Timpanaro G., Cascone G., Food consumption and the Covid19 pandemic: the role of sustainability in purchasing choices, Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2022.