Marianna Coppola is a dedicated PhD Graduate Student at The University of Manchester since September 2020 and has extensive experience in the wine industry. As a Winemaker and Consultant since March 2017, Marianna engages with various organizations, serving as a Speaker for both Associazione Italiana Sommelier (AIS) and ONAV since 2019 and 2016, respectively. Previous roles include Research Collaborator at Michigan State University, Apprentice Enologist at Società Agricola San Felice S.p.A., and various apprenticeships in enology and wine tasting. Marianna holds a Master's degree in Agricultural Sciences and Technologies with a focus on Enology from Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II and has completed sommelier training through AIS and ONAV.