Monthly archives: January, 2023

PhD student profile, Robin Duncan

Robin Duncan (cycle 38)

PhD Student:  Robin Duncan (ORCID n. 0000-0003-4235-2496)   Supervisor: Simone Guglielmetti, DeFENS Co-tutor: Rosario Russo, Giellepi SpA Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic: The role of the intestinal microbiota in mediating the effect of diet on human health (Guglielmetti Simone Domenico, Riso Patrizia)   Project Synopsis Prebiotics and their …

PhD student profile, Denise Dozio

Denise Dozio (cycle 38)

PhD Student:  Denise Dozio (ORCID n. 0000-0001-7425-1660)   Supervisor: Sabrina Dallavalle, DEFENS Co-tutor: Martina Contente Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Chemistry and Biochemistry   Research topic: Development of new chemical and biological strategies for the control of pathogenic microorganisms in the agri-food chain.   Project Synopsis I will focus the research activity on the …

PhD student profile, Anna Ramona Speranza

Anna Ramona Speranza (cycle 38)

PhD Student:  Anna Ramona Speranza (ORCID n. 0000-0001-8935-8380)   Supervisor: Prof.ssa Stefania Iametti Co-tutor: Prof.ssa Sara Limbo Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Chemistry and Biochemistry   Research topic Molecular determinant of structural behavior of food-related macromolecules   Project Synopsis Buckwheat processing produce a certain amount of side stream and byproducts materials, that are an …

Advanced courses, upcoming in February 2023!

–Abc of videocommunication in science: filming methods to learn the method (Matias Pasquali, 3 CFU, 15 hours). Planned for February-May 2023. –Insects vs Humans: the fil rouge of odours perspection (Daniela Lupi, 2 CFU, 10 hours). Planned for February 2023. –Advanced methods in the characterization of macromolecules in food systems (Alberto Barbiroli, 3 CFU, 15 hours). …

PhD student profile, Agostina Colacicco

Agostina Colacicco (cycle 38)

PhD Student: Agostina Colacicco (ORCID n. 0000-0003-2780-0668)   Supervisor: Dr. Martina Letizia Contente (DeFENS) Co-tutor: Prof. Francesco Molinari Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Chemistry and Biochemistry   Research topic: From agriculture residues to high-value products: green approaches for their extraction, (bio)transformation and large scale preparation   Project Synopsis: Starting from agricultural waste (e.g., soy …

PhD student profile, Francesca Sacchi

Francesca Sacchi (cycle 38)

PhD Student:  Francesca Sacchi (ORCID n. 0000-0002-3973-0989)   Supervisor: Prof. Dimitrios Fessas, DeFENS Co-tutor: Prof. Paolo Cortesi, DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Chemistry and Biochemistry   Research topic Development of new chemical and biological strategies for the control of pathogenic microorganisms in the agri-food chain.   Project Synopsis The aims of my PhD …

PhD student profile, Diletta Francesca Squarzanti

Diletta Francesca Squarzanti (cycle 38)

PhD Student: Diletta Francesca Squarzanti (ORCID n. 0000-0001-8090-7718)   Supervisor: Prof. Stefania Arioli, DEFENS Co-tutor: Prof. Diego Mora Company tutor: Patrizia Malfa, R&D manager, SynBalance srl Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition   Research topic Probiotics and Food associated microorganisms: ecology, molecular and functional characterization, impact on host health   Project …

PhD student profile, Alessio Altomare

Alessio Altomare (cycle 38)

PhD Student: Alessio Altomare (ORCID n. 0000-0003-1068-5456) Supervisor: Prof. Daniela Fracassetti (DeFENS) Co-tutor: Dr. Maria Manara (Dal Cin Gildo S.p.A.) Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic Innovative technological and microbial approaches for the sustainable development of the alcoholic beverage industry.   Project Synopsis Yeast derivatives have been widely used …