Gianni Gilioli is a full professor of General and Applied Entomology at the University of Brescia and the Head and Scientific Coordinator of the AgroFood Research Hub. He holds a PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Bologna and has nearly three decades of experience in quantitative and process-based approaches to ecological dynamics and pest management. His research combines mathematical modelling, insect population ecology, ecological risk assessment, and applied entomology, providing predictive tools to support sustainable agriculture and agri-food systems. Prof. Gilioli has led numerous national and international research projects. He has authored over 400 scientific publications on mechanistic population models, epidemiological modelling in agro-ecosystems, and sustainability assessment in plant and animal production systems. He has also served as an expert for the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). At the AgroFood Research Hub, he guides multidisciplinary research integrating modelling, data analytics, and decision-support tools to address key challenges in agri-food sustainability, ecosystem resilience, biodiversity, and food production. His leadership promotes cross-disciplinary innovation in sustainable environmental and agricultural management.