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Seminar, 13 March 2025

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 …

Seminar, 6 March 2025

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 –>

PhD defense (XXXVII cycle; IV round), 4 March 2025

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 …

PhD defense (XXXVII cycle; III round), 3 March 2025

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. …

Food Systems Welcome Day, 18 February 2025

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 …

Seminar, 12 February 2025

Take note of the following seminary on The Dietary Transition From Animal To Plant-Based Foods. Flyer –>

Seminar, 18 February 2025

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 –>

Seminar, 20 February 2025

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 –>

PhD defense (XXXVII cycle; II round), 20 December 2024

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: Chiara Artale (ORCID n. 0009-0000-2940-7048) Supervisor: Dr. Simone Perna – DeFENS-Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences Co-tutor: Prof. Patrizia Riso-DeFENS-Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences 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: 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 …

Seminar, 3 February 2025

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 …

Seminar, 14 January 2025

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 …

PhD defense (XXXVII cycle; I round), 18 December 2024

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, …

PhD defense (XXXVI cycle; III round), 16 December 2024

The XXXVI cycle Food Systems PhD defense (III round) is scheduled for December 16st at 15:00, Room “Entomologia” (via Celoria 2, Milan, Italy). The event will start with the keynote lecture on “Harnessing molecular and microbial tools to fight gray mold in strawberry” by Prof. Barbara De Coninck (Department of Biosystems, KU Leuven, Belgium). 15:00 p.m. welcome by Prof. Diego Mora, dean of the Food Systems PhD …

PhD Student: Noemi Sofia Rabitti (ORCID n. 0000-0002-8710-099X) Supervisor: Prof. Monica Laureati – DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition PhD title achieved on: 26th March 2024 Research topic Sensory and consumer science for the development of new, healthy and sustainable foods Project Synopsis Food preferences are the result of the combined effect …

PhD Student: Elisa Ghitti (ORCID n. 0000-0002-3924-8869) Supervisor: Prof. Sara Borin, DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Agri-Environment PhD title achieved on: 26th March 2024 Research topic: “Environmental probiotics”: exploitation of the beneficial interaction among microorganisms and the environment or the plant Project Synopsis: My PhD project aims to investigate beneficial interactions between plants and …

PhD Student: Lorenzo Estivi (ORCID n. 0000-0002-0956-2769) Supervisor: Prof. Alyssa Hidalgo, DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition PhD title achieved on: 26th March 2024 Research topic Role of macromolecules in designing and optimizing processes for biofunctional-enriched foods Project Synopsis Cereals and pulses supply most of our daily energy requirement and also …

Awarded PhD Student, Marta Appiani

During the 28° Workshop on the Developments in the Italian PhD Research on Food Science Technology and Biotechnology (Catania, 18-20 September 2024), Marta Appiani, PhD student in Food Systems (tutor: Monica Laureati), has been awarded with the Siss Best Sensory PhD Contribution Award for the best thesis project among second-year candidates. Marta’s thesis project is carried out within the “ON …

Awarded PhD Student, Alessio Sergiacomo

During the 28th Workshop on the Developments in the Italian PhD Research on Food Science, Technology, and Biotechnology, held in Catania (September 18th-20th, 2024), Alessio Sergiacomo won the “What For?” award! His research on “Less common grains in bakery industry: product and process optimization” was recognized for its originality, innovation, and its potential to bridge …

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: 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 …

Awarded PhD Student, Alessio Sergiacomo

During the 13th Italian Association of Cereal Science and Technology (AISTEC) Conference held in Turin on June 19-21, 2024, Alessio Sergiacomo, PhD student in Food Systems, has been awarded for the best poster entitled “Sprouted oats in bakery products: from dough rheological properties to physical characteristics of biscuits”. The “Tecnica Molitoria” award aims to support …

New call for 2024/2025, now open!

The call for the recruitment of the 40th cycle PhD students in Food Systems is published! Take a note of the deadline for the presentation of the application – June 27st 2024! Check the italian language link, and the english language link for latest info about.

Food System Journal Club, 15/04/2024

It is announced that the “Food Systems Journal Club” will take place on April 15, 2024 at 2.30 pm (Room C12). This event is dedicated to the presentation and discussion of research projects proposed by students enrolled for the 39th cycle of the Food Systems PhD Program. Here is the agenda of the event

Instructions for abroad period

A new files containing factsheet regarding the abroad period has been published in the flag menu under “General Info”!

Seminar, 18 April 2024

18th April 2024 (14.30-17.30, Room C11; Via Celoria 2, Milano) Nanomaterials and technologies for food encapsulation and preservation Carlos Alberto Fuenmayor (Associate Professor, National University of Colombia. Visiting Professor University of Milan)

PhD Student: Joa Patania (ORCID n. 0000-0002-4054-1106) Supervisor: Prof. Francesca Mapelli, DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Agri-Environment Research topic “Environmental probiotics”: exploitation of the beneficial interaction among microorganisms and the environment or the plant Project Synopsis By designing and administrating synthetic bacterial communities to plant model spp. of relevance for food systems, my …

PhD defense (XXXVI cycle; II round), 26 March 2024

The XXXVI cycle Food Systems PhD defense (II round) is scheduled for March 26st at 13:30, Room Mg (via Mangiagalli 32, Milano, Italy). The event will start with the keynote lecture on “Northern food resources and health” by Prof. Jukka-Pekka Suomela (Department of Life Technologies, University of Turku, Finland). 13:30 welcome by Prof. Diego Mora, dean of the Food Systems PhD program 13:35 …

Food Systems short lectures 2024

Below are the first announcements of the short lectures organized for 2024: “A One-Health perspective to tackle antibiotic resistance spread and impact in agri-food systems” The seminar will focus on agri-food ecosystems discussing the major antibiotic resistance (AR) sources, the mechanisms behind AR determinants spread into bacterial communities, and the methodologies adopted to investigate the …

Lake of Como Advanced School on “Sustainability and the food chain: new actors stepping into the limelight” July 16-19, 2024 (Villa del Grumello – Como, Italy) This school aims at framing the many aspects involved in taking food “from farm to fork” by following a thoroughly sustainable path. Lectures will highlight recent findings in the …

PhD defense (XXXVI cycle; I round), 11 January 2024

The XXXVI cycle Food Systems PhD defense is scheduled for January 11st at 9:30 a.m., Room C03 (via Mangiagalli 25, Milano, Italy). The event will start with the keynote lecture on “Fecal microbiota transplantation studies as a discovery platform for novel probiotics” by Prof. Reetta Satokari (University of Helsinky, Finland). Program of the event will be: 9:30 welcome by Prof. Diego …

PhD Student: Anđela Martinović (ORCID n. 0000-0001-5972-6701) Tutor: Prof. Diego Mora, DeFENS, University of Milano Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition PhD title achieved on: 17th March 2023 Research topic Probiotics and Food associated microorganisms: ecology, molecular and functional characterization, impact on host health Project Synopsis The general benefit of probiotics …

PhD Student: Serena Malabusini (ORCID n. 0000-0001-5354-8860) Tutor: Prof. Daniela Lupi, DeFENS Co-tutor: Costanza Jucker, DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Agri-Environment PhD title achieved on: 17th March 2023 Research topic: Insect management in agroecosystem: from pests to pollinators. Project Synopsis The goal of the research project is to deepen the knowledge on the behavioural traits of …

PhD Student: Valeria Frigerio (ORCID n. 0000-0002-9256-7439) Tutor: Prof. Sara Limbo, Dipartimento di Scienze per gli Alimenti, la Nutrizione e l’Ambiente Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition PhD title achieved on: 17th March 2023 Research topic Sustainability in food chain: integrated approaches to reduce food loss and food waste (SaveFoodPack) Project Synopsis In …

PhD Student: Rossella Filardi (ORCID n. 0000-0002-0016-4799) Tutor: Prof. Stefania Arioli DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition PhD title achieved on: 17th March 2023 Research topic: Probiotics and Food associated microorganisms: ecology, molecular and functional characterization, impact on host health. Project Synopsis The bacterial genera most used in probiotic products are Lactobacillus …

PhD Student: Giacomo Mantegazza (ORCID n. 0000-0002-0936-1211) Supervisor: Simone Guglielmetti, DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition PhD title achieved on: 11st January 2024 Research topic Foods as reservoir of novel starter, probiotic and human commensal microorganisms: ecology, molecular and functional characterization, and impact on host health Project Synopsis The scope of …

PhD Student: Silvia Donzella (ORCID n. 0000-0003-4134-2560) Supervisor: Prof. Concetta Compagno (DeFENS) Co-tutor: Prof. Francesco Molinari (DeFENS) Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Chemistry and Biochemistry PhD title achieved on: 11st January 2024 Research topic Green chemical and biotechnological processes for the development of added-value products from agrifood biomasses and by-products. Project Synopsis In the contest …

PhD Student: Emanuele Lovatti (ORCID n. 0009-0000-9166-7764) Supervisor: Prof. Sabrina Dallavalle, DEFENS Co-tutor: Dott. Alberto Dolci Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Chemistry and Biochemistry Research topic Sustainable approaches to reduce degradation processes of fresh food Project Synopsis My research activities will focus on the evaluation of natural (GRAS) bioactives as food …

PhD Student: Matteo Zugno (ORCID n. 0000-0003-1375-527X) Supervisor: Prof. Daniela Lupi, DeFENS Co-tutor: Prof. Costanza Jucker, DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Agri-Environment Research topic Sustainable management of invasive arthropods of particular interest for fruit production Project Synopsis Climate change and globalization are exacerbating the emergence and spread of invasive insects …

PhD Student: Lara Naim Chehade (ORCID n. 0009-0008-1328-8986) Supervisor: Prof. Martini Daniela – DeFENS Co-tutor: Prof. Patrizia Riso Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic: Promotion of healthy and sustainable diets Project Synopsis The project aims to explore and evaluate the nutritional quality and environmental impact of menus within catering …