PhD Student: Andrea Casson (ORCID n. 0000-0001-7141-4938) Supervisor: Riccardo Guidetti (DiSAA) Co-tutor: Anna Bortoluzzi (Quota Sette S.R.L.) Dean: Prof. Diego Mora PhD title achieved on: 4th March 2025 Research area: Agri-Environment Research topic Development of LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) models to support decision-making processes and evaluation of opportunities to optimize production, promote the circular economy and …
PhD Student: Stefano Gerna (ORCID n. 0000-0002-8068-1883) Supervisor: Luisa Pellegrino – DeFENS Co-tutor: Paolo D’Incecco – DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora PhD title achieved on: 4th March 2025 Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic Improving technological, nutritional and environmental sustainability of dairy products within a “from farm to fork” strategy. Project Synopsis …
PhD Student: Gvantsa Shanshiashvili (ORCID n. 0000-0002-7272-6180) Supervisor: Prof. Daniela Fracassetti Dean: Prof. Diego Mora PhD title achieved on: 4th March 2025 Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic Improving the grape pressing for a sustainable wine production chain (Grape Press 4.0) Project Synopsis The improvement and optimization of grape pressing are pivotal for obtaining white …
PhD Student: Sara Vignati (ORCID n. 0000-0001-5119-0631) Supervisor: Prof. Riccardo Guidetti (DiSAA) Dean: Prof. Diego Mora PhD title achieved on: 4th March 2025 Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic Smart Green Devices for agrifood products Project Synopsis Nowadays, the request of quality products by consumers and the interest in production sustainability in the …
PhD Student: Marco Gellera (ORCID n. 0009-0001-8096-1148) Supervisor: Prof. Patrizia Riso, DeFENS – Division of Human Nutrition Co-tutor: Prof. Cristian Del Bo’, DeFENS – Division of Human Nutrition Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic Bioavailability and biological activity of dietary compounds/patterns and their role on human health …
PhD Student: Luigi Bazzana (ORCID n. 0009-0001-5198-9176) Supervisor: Prof. Eleonora Rolli, DeFENS Co-tutor: Prof. Sara Borin, DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Agri-Environment Research topic Environmental microbiomes: characterization and biotechnological exploitation Project Synopsis Exploiting plant-microbe dynamics to boost rhizoremediation of hydrocarbon-polluted soils Environmental pollution is one of the main causes of …
PhD Student: Beatrice Pellegrini (ORCID n. 0000-0003-2738-6743) Supervisor: Prof. Daniela Martini, DeFENS Co-tutor: Prof. Cristian Del Bo’, DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora PhD title achieved on: 19th January 2026 Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic Promotion of Healthy and sustainable diets – Characteristics and role of food labeling in facilitating the transition towards …
PhD Student: Denise Dozio (ORCID n. 0000-0001-7425-1660) Supervisor: Sabrina Dallavalle, DEFENS Co-tutor: Martina Contente Dean: Prof. Diego Mora PhD title achieved on: 13th January 2026 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 …
PhD Student: Sharmila Ghosh (ORCID n. 0000-0001-9662-7278) Supervisor: Andrea Kunova, DeFENS. Co-tutor: Proff. Paolo Cortesi Dean: Prof. Diego Mora PhD title achieved on: 13th January 2026 Research area: Agri-enviornment Research topic: Agricultural waste as a source of bioactive compounds for applications in agriculture Project Synopsis Project aims to study the biological activity of compounds obtained …
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 PhD title achieved on: 13th January 2026 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 …
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 PhD title achieved on: 19th December 2025 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 …
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 PhD title achieved on: 19th December 2025 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 …
PhD Student: Marco Menegon (ORCID n. 0009-0005-6687-1428) Supervisor: Prof. Laura Piazza – Department of Environmental Science and Policy (ESP) Co-tutor: Prof. Alessandra Marti – Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Science (DeFENS) Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic: 3D printing for food applications. Project Synopsis Digitaly assisted …
PhD Student: Gabriele Brenna (ORCID n. 0009-0000-8711-5502) Supervisor: Prof.ssa Costanza Jucker – DeFENS Co-tutor: Prof.ssa Barbara Scaglia – DiSAA Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic Insect-based bioconversion of agro-industrial waste for chitin valorization and multifunctional by-products within a circular economy framework Project Synopsis Bioconversion of agro-industrial waste …
PhD Student: Anna Fusetti (ORCID n. 0009-0009-8735-9705) Supervisor: Dr. Gigliola Borgonovo, Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS) Co-tutor: Prof. Andrea Kunova 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 Nature-inspired …
PhD Student: Giuseppe Mazzotti (ORCID n. 0009-0008-9787-616X) Supervisor: Prof.ssa Daniela Fracassetti, DeFENS Co-tutor: Prof. David W. Jeffery 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 From grapes to effervescent glass: enhancing sparkling …
-Innovative approaches for the characterization and activity assays of phytochemicals andtheir in vivo metabolites (Mirko Marino; 3 CFU, 15 hrs). -ABC of videocommunication of science: filming methods to learn the method (Matias Pasquali; 4 CFU, 20 hrs). -Solving the Human Microbiota Puzzle: Theory, Practice, and Statistical Analysis (Giorgio Gargari; 3 CFU, 15 hrs). -Applied Statistics, …
The 38th cycle Food Systems PhD defense (I round) is scheduled for December 19th 2025 at 14:30, Room C13 (via Celoria 2, Milan, Italy). The event will include the keynote lectures of Prof. Hayat Bouteau (Sorbonne Université, Paris, France): “Increasing the protein content of seeds, strategies and challenges“ Agostina ColaciccoFrom agri-food waste to high-value …
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Take note about the cycle of seminars held by Prof. Ederlan de Sousa Ferreira (Department of Food Analysis at the School of Pharmacy, Federal University of Bahia -UFBA, Brasil). Seminars are held in rooms of the Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (Via Celoria, 2 – Milan, Italy) as detailed in the leaflet –>
Take a note of the following seminar on the “Biotechnological valorization in North Patagonia: development of functional foods through sustainable models” organized by Dr. Cristina Cattò and taught by Prof. Maria Clara Tarifa, Universidad Nacionalde de Río Negro (Argentina). The seminar will be held on November 24th from 1 to 2 pm in room C04. …
PhD Student: Giorgio Innocenzo Ascrizzi (ORCID n. 0009-0005-4334-1838) Supervisor: Prof. Laura Piazza (ESP) Co-tutor: Prof. Stefano Farris (DeFENS) Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic Design of sustainable soft-solid foods intended for special diets: rheological, tribological and nutritional evaluation Project Synopsis Swallowing difficulties can lead to reduced food intake …
Please take a note of the seminar on “WINE PROFILING: THE ROLE OF NON-CONVENTIONAL YEASTS AND LACTIC ACID BACTERIA ON ACIDITY, VOLATILOME AND EXO-METABOLOME” by Prof. Nicola Francesca & Dr. Vincenzo Naselli, University of Palermo. The seminar will take place: September, 29th, 2025 room C13, 10:00 a.m. Flyer –>
Please take a note of the following seminary on “Biocatalysis and Chemo-Enzymatic Cascades: Expanding the Toolbox of Organic Synthesis” by Prof. Daniele Castagnolo from University College London (UCL). November 13th, 2025,10:30 a.m. room C01. Flyer –>
The academic board in Food Systems has planned a “41st cycle PhD students Welcome-DAY” on November 25th, 2025 (Room C03, 3:15 pm). This event is focused to introduce the 41st cycle PhD students to our community. It should be considered a way for the new students, to know how the PhD in Food Systems is …
PhD Student: Asmita Mukundrao Acharya (ORCID n. 0000-0002-2746-920X) Supervisor: Dr. Simone Perna, DeFENS – Division of Human Nutrition Co-tutor: Prof. Patrizia Riso, DeFENS – Division of Human Nutrition Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic Bioavailability and biological activity of dietary compounds/patterns and their role on human health Project …
Please take a note of the following seminar: “Quantitative lipidomics as a novel fingerprint of health and disease” Dr. Kai Simons, Director Emeritus of MPI-CBG and CEO of Lipotype GmbH, Dresden, Germany Auditorium Human Technopole, Thursday 3 April, 16:00-17:00 To register use following link by 1 April FORM DI REGISTRAZIONE To know the other appointments of …
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the laboratory of Dr. Enrico Magnani at IJPB-INRAe Versailles, France. It is a full-time position for a period of 2 years. Details in the Announcement –>
It is pleasure to share with you the invitation to the DMEM Opening Ceremony keynote lecture “Neuron-glia metabolic coupling mediated by lactate: relevance for neuroenergetics, plasticity and neuroprotection”, which will be held by Prof. Pierre J. Magistretti on March 13 at 4.30 PM. The seminar will take place at the Room G09, Via Golgi 19. Prof. Magistretti is …
Take a note of Dr. Jean-Michel Roger Seminar on “Robustness of model’s calibration and calibration transfer”, March 6th, 3:00 p.m. room Molon. Flyer –>
The XXXVII cycle Food Systems PhD defense (IV round) is scheduled for March 4th at 9:30, Room C03 (via Mangiagalli 25, Milan, Italy). The event will include the keynote lectures on: “Prospective LCA in food systems” by Prof. Gabriela Clemente Polo (Dpto. de Tecnología de Alimentos, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia) “Concepts and Relevance of Grape …
The XXXVII cycle Food Systems PhD defense (III round) is scheduled for March 3rd at 9:30, Room C03 (via Mangiagalli 25, Milan, Italy). The event will start with the keynote lecture on “Biodiversity within the cereal sector – role of alternative(gluten-free) products” by Prof. Regine Schoenlechner (Institute of Food Technology, BOKU University) Session 1 – 09:30welcome by Prof. …
The board in Food Systems has planned a “40th cycle PhD students Welcome-DAY / Journal Club” on February 18th, 2025 (Room C03, 3 pm). This event is focused to introduce the 40th cycle PhD students to our community. It should be considered a way for the new students, to know how the PhD in Food …
Take note of the following seminary on The Dietary Transition From Animal To Plant-Based Foods. Flyer –>
Take a note of the following seminary on “Energy and nutrient metabolism: from the intracellular to the whole animal/human level”, February 18th, 9:00, Room 206 Via Celoria N° 18/20 – Edificio 3. Flyer –>
Take a note of the final event of the project “Citrus waste recycling for added value products Fostering circular economy within the citrus production chain” funded by Cariplo foundation, with Prof. Diego Romano as PI. February 20th, 2025, 2 p.m. online event Flyer –>
The XXXVII cycle Food Systems PhD defense (II round) is scheduled for December 20th at 9:00, Room C03 (via Mangiagalli 25, Milan, Italy). The event will start with the keynote lecture on “Plant proteins for food – processing and nutritional quality” by Prof. Iben Lykke Petersen (Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen). 09:00 a.m. welcome by Prof. Diego Mora, dean of the …
PhD Student: Sara Basiglio (ORCID n. 0009-0002-7132-2624) Supervisor: Prof. Elena Sara Crotti, DeFENS Co-tutor: Prof. Francesca Mapelli, DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Agri-Environment Research topic: Environmental microbiomes: characterization and biotechnological exploitation. Project Synopsis: Insects harbour a complex gut microbiota, which play essential roles for host biology and physiology. They can be exposed …
PhD Student: Viola Termine (ORCID n. 0009-0004-3560-2535) Supervisor: Prof. Diego Mora Co-tutor: Dr. Stefano Colombo (Beingpharma 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 Synopsis Probiotics are defined as live organisms, which …
PhD Student: Aziza Caccia (ORCID n. 0009-0000-6425-0533) Supervisor: Prof. Sabrina Dallavalle, Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS) Co-tutor: Dr. Gigliola Borgonovo 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 …
PhD Student: Ellis Bianchi (ORCID n. 0009-0000-7915-7585) Supervisor: Prof. Patrizia Riso – DeFENS Co-tutor: Dr. Alberto Dolci (Bolton Food S.p.A.) Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic: Promotion of healthy and sustainable diets Project Synopsis Valorization of fish in healthy and sustainable dietary patterns The general topic of …
Take a note of the seminaries scheduled for February 3rd, 2025, in the frame of “E-sensing 4 food”. For details see the attached file –>
PhD Student: Gabriele Capriglia (ORCID n. 0009-0008-5945-3369) Supervisor: Prof. Sara Borin Co-tutor: Prof. Francesca Mapelli Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Agri-Environment Research topic Environmental microbiomes: characterization and biotechnological exploitation Project Synopsis Plant-microbiome synergy for hydrocarbon bioremediation of polluted soils. Soil pollution represents a significant threat to the integrity of ecological systems …
PhD Student: Sara Foiadelli (ORCID n. 0009-0005-6158-4999) Supervisor: Prof. Francesco Molinari (DeFENS) Co-tutor: Dr. Davide Berlanda (Company tutor) Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Chemistry and Biochemistry Research topic Biotechnological processes for the transformation of agri-food residues into added-value molecules Project Synopsis Sustainable bioprocesses for plant secondary metabolite biotransformation The demethylation of …
PhD Student: Matteo Corti (ORCID n. 0009-0002-7667-1145) Supervisor: Martina Letizia Contente Co-tutor: Andrea Kunova Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Chemistry and Biochemistry Research topic Green chemical and biotechnological processes for the development of added-value products from agrifood biomasses and by-products Project Synopsis ENZYMATIC PRENYLATION OF WASTE-DERIVED POLYPHENOLS TO ENHANCE THEIR …
PhD Student: Irene Valenti (ORCID n. 0000-0003-3532-3195) Supervisor: Matias Pasquali, DeFENS Co-tutor: Marco Saracchi, DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Agri-Environment Research topic Mitigate the impact of threats on the production, quality, and safety of food products Project Synopsis Fungal pathogens in wheat grains are a significant threat to both human and animal …
Take note of the following seminar given by Prof. Přemysl Mladěnka, Charles University, Czech Republic. Flavonoids, their metabolites and vascular smooth muscle – January 14, 2025 (11.00; room C05) Flyer –>
PhD Student: Rida Ali (ORCID n. 0009-0002-2936-4492) Supervisor: Daniela Lupi Co-tutor: Elena Sara Crotti Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Agri-Environment Research topic: Insect sustainable management in agroecosystem: from pests to pollinators Project Synopsis This project aims to explore the effects of anthropogenic pressures, with a particular focus on chemical exposure, on pollinator …
PhD Student: Thomas Croci (ORCID n. 0009-0004-1033-5194) Supervisor: Prof. Alessandra Marti – Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Science (DeFENS) Co-tutor: Prof. Massimo Blandino – Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie, Forestali e Alimentari (DISAFA), Università degli Studi di Torino Dr. Francesca Gallio – Soremartec Italia srl Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science …
The XXXVII cycle Food Systems PhD defense (I round) is scheduled for December 18st at 13:30, Room C12 (via Mangiagalli 25, Milan, Italy). The event will start with the keynote lecture on “Using adaptive laboratory evolution for development of novel beer yeast strains” by Prof. Neža Čadež (Biotechnical Faculty, Food Science and Technology Department, University of Ljubljana). 13:30 p.m. welcome by Prof. Diego Mora, …