Matteo Dell’Acqua

His research is focused on developing data-driven methods to foster the sustainable intensification of smallholder farming systems of sub-Saharan Africa.

Matteo Dell’Acqua is a Full Professor in Crop Genetics and Director of the Institute of Plant Sciences at the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa, Italy.

His research is focused on developing data-driven methods to foster the sustainable intensification of smallholder farming systems of sub-Saharan Africa. Prof. Dell’Acqua leads a diverse research group that involves several PhD students, researchers, and collaborators from emerging countries, together committed to research for impact.

Their research methods include DNA sequencing and bioinformatics, climate modelling, quantitative genetics, and participatory methods for crop improvement.

At Sant’Anna, he contributes to the AfricaConnect program (https://africaconnect.santannapisa.it/), that strives to connect applied transdisciplinary research to development challenges of the continent.