LA VIA GIOVANNI

Professore Ordinario

Orari di ricevimento

Lunedi 11-13 Mercoledi 11 -13

Curriculum

EUROPASS CURRICULUM VITAE
GIOVANNI LA VIA
Curriculum Vitae and Professional Profile
Declaration
The undersigned Giovanni La Via, born in Catania on 28 June 1963, Tax Code LVAGNN63H28C351F,
resident in Catania (Italy), Via Santa Rosa da Lima 9, phone +39 3355229812,
email: giovanni.lavia@unict.it – giovannilavia@pec.it, declares under his own responsibility,
pursuant to Presidential Decree 445/2000, and aware of the criminal penalties in case of false
statements, that the information contained in this Curriculum Vitae is true and accurate.
Current Position
Full Professor of Rural Economics and Appraisal
Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment (Di3A)
University of Catania
Professional and Institutional Experience
Director General – University of Catania (Jan 2020 – Nov 2023)

Member of the European Parliament – VIII Legislature (2014–2019)
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)
Committee on Budgets

President – European Parliament Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (2014–2017)

Rapporteur for the Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy 2020–2026
Rapporteur for the relocation of the European Medicines Agency (EMA)
Rapporteur for the EU Solidarity Fund for the 2016 Central Italy earthquake

Winner of the “Member of the European Parliament Awards 2017 – Environment”

Member of the European Parliament – VII Legislature (2009–2014)
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Agriculture
Rapporteur for the EU Budget 2013
Rapporteur for the Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy 2014–2020

Regional Minister for Agriculture and Forestry – Sicilian Region (2006–2009)
Academic Career
Full Professor of Rural Economics and Appraisal – University of Catania (2001–present)

Associate Professor – Economics and Management of Agro‑industrial Enterprises
University of Catania (1993–2000)

Associate Professor – Mountain and Forest Economics
University of Messina (1992–1993)

Researcher – University career entry position (1989–1992)
Publications
Author or co‑author of approximately 100 scientific articles published in national and international journals
as well as several monographs.
Academic and Administrative Appointments
Director – Department of Agricultural Economics and Appraisal Sciences (2002–2005)

President – Degree Programme in Food Science and Technology,
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Catania (1997–2002)

Coordinator – Multiregional Operational Programme for Higher Education and Research
co‑financed by EU Structural Funds (1995–1999)

Delegate of the Rector for Applied Research – University of Catania

Expert Evaluator – European Commission Framework Programme for Research Projects

President – Board of Directors, CIFDA Sicily–Sardinia

Director – Local Action Group “Terre dell’Etna e dell’Alcantara” (LEADER+ Programme)

Member – Steering Committee, CORERAS (Regional Consortium for Applied Agricultural Research)

Member – Board of Directors, Sicilian Science and Technology Park
Education and Training
PhD in Agricultural Economics and Policy – University of Palermo (1989)

Qualification as Professional Agronomist (1985)

Degree in Agricultural Sciences – University of Catania
110/110 with honours (1985)
Languages
Mother tongue: Italian

English: C1 (Listening, Reading, Spoken Interaction, Spoken Production, Writing)
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Skills
Communication and interpersonal skills:
Strong negotiation, dialogue and public speaking skills developed in international and institutional contexts.

Organisational and managerial skills:
Extensive experience in organisational management, personnel coordination,
planning and control, conflict management and strategic decision making.

Digital skills:
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and advanced digital competencies.

Other skills:
Entrepreneurial experience in the agricultural and renewable energy sectors.
Experience in feasibility studies, impact assessments and business model development.
Extensive knowledge of environmental sustainability, waste recovery cycles,
air quality and sustainable mobility policies.
Data Protection
I authorise the processing of my personal data pursuant to GDPR 679/2016
and Legislative Decree 101/2018.

Catania, 10 September 2026