Strengthening of the Italian Research Infrastructure for Metrology and Open Access Data in support to the Agrifood
University of Siena (UNISI)
The University of Siena (UNISI) is one of the oldest in Europe, boasting eight centuries of history. Belonging to various prestigious networks and traditionally open to cooperation and exchange concerning both research and teaching, the University enjoys a sound reputation within the international scientific community.
The University of Siena offers its students opportunities to study and participate in work experience abroad, through specific mobility agreements with countries around the world. One of the key elements for the University’s future scientific and cultural development is its promotion of environmental, social and economic sustainability through teaching, research, training and interaction with businesses and institutions.
Angelo Riccaboni
Is Chairman of PRIMA Foundation (Barcelona), created by 19 Countries and the EC to fund agrifood innovation. He also chairs the Santa Chiara Lab, an innovation center at the University of Siena. Former Rector of the University of Siena from (2010-2016), he is a member of the Leadership Council of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Chair of the Regional Centre of the SDSN for the Mediterranean, Co-Chair of the SDSN Europe. A full Professor in Business Administration at the University of Siena, his main research interests relate to businesses’ governance and management systems for sustainability and to innovation in agrifood systems. He was Chair of the Association of Italian Rectors Foundation. He is also a Member of the EC sub-group on Mission Area Soil Health and Food of the ‘shadow’ strategic configuration of the Horizon Europe Programme Committee.