Celebrating Academic Excellence

DRIFT Food Center Celebrates Graduation of Master’s Students in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

We are proud to announce the graduation of our students from the Master’s Double Degree in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security, a joint program offered in collaboration with the Faculty of Agrobiology, Food, and Natural Resources and the University of Pisa (Università degli Studi di Pisa), Italy.

This academic program combines interdisciplinary research with practical applications aimed at tackling global challenges in agriculture, food systems, and sustainability. The recent graduates have demonstrated exceptional dedication and innovation in their final diploma theses, completed under the guidance of our experienced faculty.

Highlighted Theses:

  • Pietro Marasco
    Thesis Title: Extraction and Characterisation of Collagen from Eland Skin
    Supervisor: Dr. Diana Karina Baigts Allende
    Department: DRIFT-FOOD Research Center (FAFNR)
  • Antonella Antonuccio
    Thesis Title: Extraction of Oil from Apple Seeds for the Production of Cosmeceutical Compounds
    Supervisor: Dr. Teresita Martin del Campo Barba
    Department: DRIFT-FOOD Research Center (FAFNR)

We extend our congratulations to Pietro and Antonella on their academic achievements and their valuable contributions to research in sustainable food systems.