THE PEOPLE BEHIND GUSTOLAB
Behind every Gustolab program is a team of educators, program designers, coordinators, and professionals who work together to create meaningful academic experiences around the world.
We bring together different backgrounds, perspectives, and areas of expertise, united by a shared belief:
learning becomes more meaningful when students engage with the world beyond the classroom.
Pier Alberto Merli
Founder & CEO
Omnicorp
About Pier Alberto Merli
Jack D. Harris
Director, Extension Programs & International Development
About Jack D. Harris
Vittorio Maria Coronati
Financial & Administrative Director
About Vittorio Maria Coronati
Aiko Tanaka
Founder & Executive Director
Japan Food Studies College
About Aiko Tanaka
Lu Yuan
Global Communications & Digital Media Manager
About Lu Yuan
Alice Rossi
Academic Coordinators & Student Services
About Alice Rossi
Giulio Romano Coronati
Administration
About Giulio Romano Coronati
Francesca Tripodi
Student Services & Emergency Support
About Francesca Tripodi
Beyond Our Team
Gustolab’s community extends far beyond the people you see here.
Every program brings together university faculty, researchers, food professionals, local experts, communities, and organizations who contribute their knowledge and perspectives.
Because meaningful learning is never created by one person alone.

