Monica Parlato

Dottore di ricerca
Dottorato in Agricultural, Food and Environmental Science - XXXIV Ciclo
Tutor: Simona Maria Porto
  • 2018-2021: PhD course in Agricultural, Food and Environmental Science, University of Catania. Research project: “Green Buildings, structural components by agricultural process wastes”. This research stems from the need to exploit waste materials of agricultural processes and reuse them. These wastes can be reused for new constructions, or renovation, turning them into a resource for manufacturing new products (e.g. insulating panels), reducing the environmental impact. The aim is to evaluate the potential of agricultural wastes, as sheep wool fibers, whey and straw, to improve the agriculture building’s thermal conditions and their energy efficiency. The aim of the PhD project is to study sustainable alternatives use for renewable resources: definitely, to close a material’s production cycle, waste that is becoming new raw material with dual purpose: to obtain benefit for farmers, reducing cost of disposal waste, and to improve environmental protection.
  • 1998-1999: Degree in Engineering, University of Catania; Supervisors: Prof. Ugo Cantone. Degree thesis: “Progetto di un complesso teatrale in piazza della Repubblica”.  Final mark: 110/110.

MAIN WORKING EXPERIENCES

Dates (from - to): AS 2015/2016 – 2018/2019
Type of business or sector: HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
Type of employment: Contract of indefinite duration
Main duties and responsibilities: Mathematics’ Teacher; Internal Member of the state exams’ commission.

• Dates (from - to) FEBRUARY 2014 - NOVEMBER 2015
• Type of company or sector: FACILITY SUPPORT SERVICES
• Main duties and responsibilities: Safety Manager and Trainer

• Dates (from - to): MARCH 2006 - FEBRUARY 2014
• Type of company or sector: CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
• Type of employment: Contract of indefinite duration - Construction Technician
• Main tasks and responsibilities: Construction Quality and Safety Control Management

• Dates (from - to): JANUARY - DECEMBER 2005
• Type of company or sector: CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
• Type of employment: Contract of indefinite duration - Construction Technician
• Main tasks and responsibilities: Tender Procedures Employer

Dates (from - to):  JANUARY 2000 - DECEMBER 2004
Type of company or sector:  CATANIA CITY PLAN OFFICE
Type of employment: Collaboration Contract - IT Urban Planner
• Main tasks and responsibilities: Planning of the new city plan