Oybek Norboev

Supervisors: Dr. Michele Moretti and Prof. Steven Van Passel

Research field: Agricultural Economics

Research interests: Agriculture economics, Climate change, Rural development, Climate adaptation, Environmental economics

Department head office, via del Borghetto, 80, Pisa
oybek.norboev@phd.unipi.it

Oybek is a member of the PAGE (Pisa Agricultural Economics) research group in the University of Pisa. He began his Joint PhD programme in November 2022, which is co-hosted by the Department of Food, Agriculture and Environment at the University of Pisa in Italy and the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Antwerp in Belgium. He holds his bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from Uzbekistan and had a chance to be an Erasmus exchange student at the University of Giessen in Germany. Also, he obtained the International Master of Science in Rural Development – Erasmus Mundus Joint degree from the University of Ghent in Belgium, Slovak University of Agriculture in Slovakia, and the University of Pisa in Italy in 2022. Oybek has research experience from a short period internship at the department of Agricultural Policy in Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO) in Germany. His current PhD research focuses on analyzing the economic impact of climate change on Italian agriculture and developing transition pathways towards climate adaptation strategies.

Research interests:

Economic assessment of climate change and adaptation in agriculture
Environmental economics of agriculture
Rural development in the context of climate change
Climate-resilient agriculture

Core competences:

Economics analysis of agricultural activities
Interdisciplinary approach
Statistical software proficiency
Environmental economic policy analysis

The Department of Agricultural, Food and Agro-environmental Sciences at the University of Pisa, the oldest Agricultural School in Italy, is dedicated to addressing the challenges of the future. Agricultural Sciences are essential for community well-being and economic development, despite the small workforce in the primary sector in developed countries. With a focus on food security, a circular economy, quality of life, and environmental conservation, the department plays a pivotal role in establishing sustainable agri-food production systems. Through impactful research, high-quality education, and community services, the department generates technological innovations for socio-economic advancement. The department’s study programs equip students with specialized knowledge, practical skills, and critical awareness. By combining theoretical and practical approaches, students are prepared for job opportunities and personal growth. Faculty members conduct interdisciplinary research and collaborate with local and international partners to foster innovation and address agricultural challenges.