I am deeply engaged in grapevine functional genomics, with a strong research focus on unraveling the physiological and molecular mechanisms underlying stress tolerance and adaptation in both wild and cultivated grapevines. My work has centered on understanding how grapevines respond to challenging climatic conditions, particularly within the Mediterranean context. In recent years, I have employed integrative omics approaches to investigate the adaptive responses of Mediterranean Vitis species to climate change. This research has drawn upon a rich collection of spontaneous and domesticated local Vitis germplasm to enhance resilience to various biotic and abiotic stresses and promote sustainable viticulture in the Mediterranean basin. I have also contributed to international interdisciplinary projects to optimize grapevine performance under evolving environmental conditions. Broadly, my interests lie in plant gene function analysis and applying omics-based strategies to improve stress tolerance in perennial crops.