Provvidenza Rita D’Urso

PhD
PhD in Agricultural, Food and Environmental Science - XXXV Cycle
Tutor: Claudia Arcidiacono

2019-2022: PhD course in Agricultural, Food and Environmental Science, University of Catania. Research project: “Measuring ammonia and GHG concentrations for emissions evaluation in open and semi-open dairy houses. The aim of the PhD project is to study gas concentrations to define guidelines for carrying out correct measurement procedures in open and semi-open naturally-ventilated dairy barns. Starting from the analysis of parameters that influence gas concentrations, e.g., climate conditions, cow behaviour, and herd management, the research project aims at investigating different methods to measure gas concentrations and at evaluating ammonia and GHG emissions.

17-20 September 2019: COST Training School CA16106: Master the LivAGE methods and techniques, Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB) in Postdam, Germany.

16-17 April 2019: COST Training School CA16106: Emission modelling for livestock housing system, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering in Ghent, Belgium.

2016-2018: Master’s Degree in Agricultural Science and Technology, University of Catania; supervisor: Prof.ssa Claudia Arcidiacono. Degree thesis: “Measuring gas concentrations in naturally-ventilated dairy houses: the case study of a semi-open building in South-Eastern Sicily”. Final mark: 110/110 with distinction.

2010-2016: Master’s Degree in Building Engineering and Architecture, University of Catania; supervisor: Prof. Paolo La Greca. Degree thesis: “Il centro (in)vivibile. Rigenerazione urbana per I quartieri storici di Paternò”. Final mark: 110/110 with distinction.

2010: Scientific High School Graduation, Liceo Scientifico “Enrico Fermi”, Paternò (CT)

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