Tommaso Trinchetti

Supervisors: Prof. Gianluca Brunori and Prof. Massimo Rovai

Research field: Agricultural Economics

Research interests: Territorial planning, Ecosystem services, Environmental modelling

Department head office, via del Borghetto, 80, Pisa
tommaso.trinchetti@phd.unipi.it

Tommaso Trinchetti is a PhD student. He is currently involved in the GRANULAR project, which focuses on developing new data and indicators to characterize the diversity of rural areas in support of policies. During his studies at the University of Pisa, he obtained a bachelor’s degree in peace sciences and a bachelor’s degree in natural and environmental sciences. During that time, he had the opportunity to study rural communities in India and indigenous communities in Colombia. He also had experience in international cooperation in Mexico and Peru. In Italy, he worked for four years in reception centres for asylum seekers. For his master’s degree in environmental sciences, he did a thesis on mapping ecosystem services for spatial planning. Later, he further explored this topic in a regional research project focusing on mountain areas. Currently, his main research interest is the development of indicators to map and assess ecosystem services at territorial level. In a broader sense, he would like to explore new approaches to the study of human-nature relationships made possible by an integral ecology.

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.