PhD Students

Dr. Sofia Romano profile image
Dr. Sofia Romano
University of Naples Federico II – Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production

Role in the Project: Data Systems & Knowledge Transfer Coordinator


Description: Sofia’s work involved translating scientific outputs into accessible formats for farmers. She also supported the development of a multilingual digital best practices platform

“What stood out was the collaborative spirit — from local farmers to tech teams, everyone’s insight was valued. That’s how innovation should work.”

Dr. Yannis Petrou profile image
Dr. Yannis Petrou
University of Thessaly – Department of Agriculture, Crop Production & Rural Environment

Role in the Project: Agro-Pastoral Systems Analyst


Description: Yannis investigated the socio-economic impact of improved goat farming practices in Mediterranean rural zones. He led comparative analyses and stakeholder interviews across Greece and Cyprus.

“This project bridged the gap between academia and rural communities. WEBGOAT showed me how scientific work can genuinely empower farmers.”

Dr. Leila Ammar profile image
Dr. Leila Ammar
Institut National Agronomique de Tunisie (INAT)

Role in the Project: Climate Adaptation & Breed Resilience Research Lead


Description: Leila’s PhD focuses on the resilience of indigenous goat breeds under climate stress. Within WEBGOAT, she led field data collection and collaborated on modeling climate-resilient breeding strategies.

“WEBGOAT gave my research a tangible purpose. Seeing our models influence on-the-ground practices was deeply rewarding.”

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