Organizational Structure

In accordance with Article 13 of the UNISG Statutes, the Rector performs the general academic and scientific functions of the University to pursue the objectives and to perform duties established by this Statute. The Rector is appointed by the Board of Directors from among the full professors at the University or from another Italian University. He remains in office for three years and can be reconfirmed up to a maximum of two consecutive terms.

Professor Nicola Perullo was named Rector of the University of Gastronomic Sciences on September 1st, 2024.

The Deputy Rector substitutes the Rector in case of absence or inability, or whenever the Rector assigns them the task of representing the University on their behalf. Additionally, the Deputy Rector assists the Rector in the overall coordination of relations with the University’s governing bodies and in steering planning activities. They also collaborate in the general supervision of activities related to Education, Research, and Third Mission. During their term, the Rector may entrust the Deputy Rector with overseeing specific areas or particular projects.

From September 18, 2024, the Deputy Rector of the University of Gastronomic Sciences is Prof. Luisa Torri.

Delegate for Education – Prof. Donatella Saccone

In line with the objectives defined by the University’s strategic planning, the functions of the Delegate for Education focus mainly on supervising and coordinating all teaching activities, and verifying the results and quality of education, in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Committee. The Delegate oversees the drafting of the Annual Programme Report (SUA-CdS) for undergraduate and graduate degree courses, as well as their reviews conducted by the course coordinators. This delegation also includes strengthening, enhancing, and rationalizing the educational offerings, optimizing teaching resources, promoting innovation in education, and refining and designing new study programs. The Delegate for Education conducts periodic assessments of the courses’ educational goals, meets with faculty to encourage actions aimed at improving the quality of teaching, and monitors, together with the course coordinators, the implementation of the Pollenzo Charter. The Delegate also convenes periodic meetings of the Education Committee, which they coordinate.

Delegate for Research – Prof. Andrea Pieroni

In line with the objectives defined by the University’s strategic planning, the Delegate for Research promotes and coordinates research activities, with a particular focus on basic research, ensuring a variety of approaches and research fields in accordance with the multidisciplinary nature of the University. The Delegate promotes the evaluation of research quality, the development of competitive projects—also in collaboration with other universities and national and international entities—and the enhancement of interdisciplinary aspects of research to foster knowledge exchange and dismantle disciplinary barriers that limit the development of new initiatives. They support the internationalization of research, open science practices, and initiatives aimed at improving the connection between research and educational activities, in coordination with the Delegate for Education. The Delegate contributes to the dissemination and promotion of research results, in coordination with the Delegate for the Third Mission. They are responsible for drafting the Annual Research Report (SUA-RD), which outlines the research objectives pursued by the University, documents research activities conducted, and monitors their quality. They also conduct reviews of research activities, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and potential improvements. The Delegate for Research convenes periodic meetings of the Research Committee, which they coordinate.

Delegate for the Third Mission – Prof. Franco Fassio

In line with the objectives defined by the University’s strategic planning, the Delegate for the Third Mission promotes and coordinates actions supporting the University’s Third Mission. In particular, they coordinate and promote training activities for third parties—in collaboration with the Executive Training Office—continuing education, and knowledge dissemination, highlighting the importance of scientific research and the University’s responsibility toward society. The Delegate also promotes the development of projects and spin-offs through targeted actions for strategic partners, supporting members, and other stakeholders. They coordinate actions related to industrial property (patents), incubators, and technology transfer. The Delegate collaborates with the University’s governing bodies and other Delegates in managing relations with the community, social actors, and local institutions, promoting public engagement activities. They are responsible for drafting the Annual Third Mission Report (SUA-TM), which outlines the objectives pursued by the University through its third mission activities, documents these activities, and monitors their quality. The Delegate also conducts reviews of third mission activities, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and potential areas for improvement. The Delegate for the Third Mission convenes periodic meetings of the Third Mission Committee, which they coordinate.

Delegate for Internationalization and Alumni – Prof. Simone Cinotto

In line with the objectives defined by the University’s strategic planning, the Delegate for Internationalization promotes the enhancement of the University’s role in the European and international contexts, ensuring the implementation of strategic development lines in establishing and strengthening international agreements and networks. They propose the creation of agreements and programs with international universities and research and/or educational entities. The Delegate collaborates with the Erasmus coordinator to promote and support the international mobility of faculty and administrative staff and works with recruitment officials to increase the number of international students at the University, identifying key geographical areas and promoting related actions to enhance the University’s reputation. They also propose communication strategies to the Rector to highlight the University’s international commitment and activities in their various forms. Finally, the Delegate collaborates on initiatives to strengthen the Alumni network and their association.

Delegate for Institutional Relations – Prof. Silvestro Greco

In line with the objectives defined by the University’s strategic planning, the Delegate for Institutional Relations manages, in constant collaboration with the Rector and other university bodies, the University’s relationships and representation with political institutions, as well as national and international foundations and research entities (in collaboration with the Delegate for Research). The Delegate promotes and enhances the University’s reputation with these entities and proposes the activation of agreements and projects starting from this field.

The Academic Council is vested with all powers relating to the ordering, planning and coordination of teaching and research activities, which are not reserved for other organs of the University and teaching and research facilities. Pursuant to Article 16.1 of the Statute, the Academic Council is composed of the Rector, who presides over it, tenured professors of the University and a representation of researchers, research fellows, doctoral students and students. Members:

President:
Rector Prof. Nicola Perullo

Full and Associate Professors:
Prof. Simone Cinotto
Prof. Michele Antonio Fino
Prof. Silvestro Greco
Prof. Andrea Pieroni
Prof.ssa Luisa Torri
Prof. Lorenzo Bairati
Prof.ssa Roberta Cevasco
Prof. Simone Cinotto
Prof. Paolo Corvo
Prof. Franco Fassio
Prof. Carmine Garzia
Prof.ssa Paola Migliorini
Prof.ssa Maria Giovanna Onorati
Prof. Gabriele Proglio

Researcher Representative:
Dott.ssa Chiara Romano
Dott. Flavio D’Abramo

Research grant holders and holders of research contracts Representative:
Dott.ssa Elena Corcione

Ph.D. students Representative:
Dott. Joseph Chibueze Ofoegbu

Student Representative:
Elisa Carone
Cecilia Scharf

The Board of Directors, in accordance with Article 9 of the Statutes, oversees the administrative, financial, economic, and capital management of the University of Gastronomic Sciences, as well as regular and exceptional governance, including the underlying decision-making procedures needed to ensure the achievement of the institutional objectives. Members:

President
Carlo Petrini – Presidente

Vicepresident
Rinaldo Rava

Rector
Nicola Perullo

Directors
Silvio Barbero
Luciana Castellina
Lella Costa
Oscar Farinetti
Luigi Fiorentino
Elio Giamello
Francesca Lavazza
Fiorenzo Masetti
Roberto Moncalvo
Daniela Pirani
Pasquale Polito
Giovanni Quaglia
Alessandra Roversi
Raoul Tiraboschi
Alice Tondella
Pierluigi Zamò

The Executive Committee, in accordance with Article 10.6 of the Statutes, manages those powers as assigned the Board of Directors. Members:

President:
Carlo Petrini

Committee members:
Rinaldo Rava
Nicola Perullo
Silvio Barbero
Alice Tondella

In accordance with Article 14 of the Statues, the General Director  is named by the Board of Directors on the recommendation of the President, and is responsible for the administrative structure, the overall management and organization of the services, instrumental resources, and technical-administrative staff of the University.

Stefania Ribotta was named Administrative Director of the University of Gastronomic Sciences on April 15, 2011, who as of April 28, 2023 assumed the position of General Director .

The Board of Auditors, in accordance with Article 18 of the Statutes, maintains the accounting systems and prepares the financial statements. Members:

President:
Dott. Francesco Palanza

Permanent auditors:
Dott.ssa Annamaria Roncari
Dott. Antonio Di Donato

The Evaluation Committee, in accordance with Italian Law No. 370 of October 19, 1999, evaluates internal administration, academic and research activities, and study-support services, by verifying cost-benefit analyses, proper use of public resources, and academic and research productivity, as well as the impartiality and smooth flow of administrative operations.

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UNISG student representatives for the current academic year:

Accademic Council

  • Elisa Carone – Undergraduate – II year 
  • Cecilia Scharf – Undergraduate – III year

Student Council

  • Emma Maria Deandrea e Martina Barbera – Undergraduate – I year
  • Viola Ghitti – Undergraduate – II year
  • Ivo Freeman e Luca Scolozzi – Undergraduate – III year
  • Gertie Gray e Valerio Lozzi – Graduate – I year
  • Alexander Flack – Master of Gastronomy: World Food Cultures and Mobility
  • Leehay Bekerman – Master in New Food Thinking

Student Facilities Coordinator Representatives

  • Caroline Jane Long – Undergraduate – II year
  • Alberto Pozza – Graduate – I year

Quality Unit

  • Manuele Grazietti – Graduate – I year

Evaluation Committe

  • Lara Frisoni – Undergraduate – I year

Review Group Undergraduate degree

  • Emma Maria Deandrea – Undergraduate – I year

Review Group Graduate degree

  • Charlotte Santamaria – Graduate – I year

Joint Committee

  • Virginia Imberti – Undergraduate – I year
  • Pablo Enrique Merizalde Silva – Graduate – I year

Scholarship

  • Zeynep Kartal – Undergraduate – III year

Disciplinary Committee

  • Andrea Fissore – Undergraduate – III year

GEP Representatives (Gender Equality Program)

  • Marco Imwinkelried – Undergraduate – III year
  • Lucìa Hendel – Undergraduate – II year

ASSG – Associazione Studenti di Scienze Gastronomiche

  • Armando Scarano – Undergraduate – III year
  • Elena Gullino – Undergraduate – II year

PHD in Ecogastronomy, Food Sciences and Cultures

  • Joseph Chibueze Ofoegbu – I year

The Ombudsman is responsible for examining complaints made by students regarding the actions or behavior of any body, structure, office, or individual staff member of the university that is considered not to have complied with the regulations in force or the university’s code of ethics, protecting the injured party from any retaliation, acting to settle the matter, and reporting their conclusions to the relevant body.

The Ombudsman is prof. Gabriella Morini 

Disciplinary authority over students rests, pursuant to Article 9.3 of the Student and program enrollment regulations, with the Rector, who has the authority to appoint a Disciplinary Commitee, composed of at least two faculty members of the University, the University Administrative Director or his delegate, and at least one student representative.

The Disciplinary Commitee is composed of:
Michele Fino, Associate Professor
Lorenzo Bairati, Associate Professor
Stefania Ribotta, Administrative Director
Andrea Fissore – student of the Bachelor’s degree program – 2nd year

Pursuant to Article 17.2 of the Code of Ethics, the Ethics Committee:

  • promotes the knowledge and dissemination of the Code of Ethics and the principles it is based on, also through appropriate training and awareness programs on the Code’s content;
  • assesses the application of the Code of Ethics concerning the activities of all recipients;
  • discusses ethically sensitive issues related to university life;
  • upon request, the Ethics Committee provides advice to University staff on ethically sensitive matters;
  • ensures the periodic review and updating of the present Code of Ethics to adapt it to any changes in the organizational and managerial structure of UNISG, to the evolution of civil sensitivity, environmental conditions, and regulations, proposing the related amendments to the Executive Committee.

The Ethics Committee is composed of:
Andrea Pieroni
Maria Giovanna Onorati
Simone Cinotto
Paolo Corvo
Maria Piochi