I am a senior applied research expert with over 10 years of postdoctoral professional experience in agricultural sciences and a Doctoral Degree in Agriculture. Extensive expertise in fruit production, postharvest science, and applied agricultural research, with a strong track record in designing, implementing, and critically evaluating practice-oriented research aimed at improving productivity, quality, and performance of agricultural systems. Strong professional motivation to contribute to evidence-based decision-making and to ensure that research and innovation initiatives generate tangible, measurable impacts in real-world agricultural and environmental contexts.
Experienced peer reviewer for multiple peer-reviewed scientific journals (MDPI portfolio) and external evaluator of research project proposals for national and international funding bodies, including the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Slovak Research and Development Agency. Proven ability to assess scientific excellence, methodological rigor, feasibility, innovation potential, and expected impact, in line with international evaluation frameworks, sustainability objectives, and ethical standards. Motivated to support high-quality, transparent, and fair evaluation processes that strengthen research relevance and accountability.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, supported by a solid background in statistics and experimental design, with extensive experience evaluating research related to crop and fruit production systems, postharvest handling and quality assessment, and the influence of environmental and climatic factors on agricultural production. Particular interest in evaluating interdisciplinary and applied projects at the interface of agronomy, horticulture, environmental sustainability, and production systems, with the aim of enhancing knowledge uptake and long-term impact.
Multilingual professional fluent in English, Slovene, German, and Italian, accustomed to working in international and multicultural environments, with a high level of confidentiality, impartiality, and scientific integrity. Highly motivated to contribute as an independent expert evaluator, able to manage multiple peer-review and evaluation assignments simultaneously under tight deadlines, and to work effectively both independently and as a contributing member of expert panels.
Work Experience:
- Autonomous Province of Bolzano, work location at "Research Centre Laimburg" (07.07.2019 - current)
- Research Centre Laimburg (13.07.2014-20.02.2019)
Field of Experitse:
- Agriculture
- Postharvest