Federico Correa

RESEARCH

He obtained the national academic qualification for the position of Associate Professor on December 11, 2023, in competitive sector 07/G1, “Animal Sciences and Technologies.”

Researcher with a fixed-term contract (Type A) (RTD-A) at DISTAL – Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Technologies at the Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna. Period: 2023 – present

Research Associate at DISTAL – Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Technologies at the Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, as part of the project “Effect of rearing conditions on the porcine gut microbiota and its association with production and health parameters.” Period: 2022–2023.

Ph.D. in Agricultural, Environmental, and Food Sciences and Technologies, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna. Thesis title: “Feeding the Gut Microbiome and Immunological Maturation for the Management of Weaned Piglets.” Advisor: Prof. Paolo Bosi – Period: 2018–2022.

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in Animal Production Quality and Safety, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna. Thesis title: “Evaluation of the effect of plant extracts on intestinal microflora and zootechnical performance in weaned piglets and prediction of the response using in vitro methods.” Grade: 110/110 cum laude – Period: 2015–2018.

Bachelor's Degree in Animal Production Technologies, University of Naples Federico II – Period: 2012–2015.

Updated CV 02-Jun-2026