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: 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: 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 …
PhD Student: Marta Baviera (ORCID n. 0009-0007-7157-9645) Supervisor: Prof. Daniela Fracassetti (DeFENS) Co-tutor: Prof. Ivano De Noni (DeFENS) 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 Red straw wines fall into the “special wines” …
PhD Student: Camilla Valli (ORCID n. 0000-0001-5796-5768) Supervisor: Prof. Lucia Cavalca, DeFENS Co-tutor: Eng. Maurizio Agosta, Nuova Alba S.r.l. Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Agri-Environment Research topic: Environmental microbiology Project Synopsis Groundwater, which represents approximately 99% of all liquid freshwater on Earth, is heavily affected by chloroethene (CE) contamination. The purpose of …
PhD Student: Marta Sindaco (ORCID n. 0009-0006-1518-2195) Supervisor: Dr. Paolo D’Incecco, DeFENS Co-tutor: Prof.ssa Luisa Pellegrino, DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora 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 The dairy sector plays an …
PhD Student: Pisoni Luca (ORCID n. 0009-0004-1036-3144) Supervisor: Paolo Cortesi, DeFENS Co-tutor: Daniela Bulgari Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Agri-Environment Research topic: Agricultural waste as a source of bioactive compounds for applications in agriculture Project Synopsis The transition to sustainable agricultural production is growing steadily in Europe and around the world. Epidemic diseases …
PhD Student: Matteo Gennaro (ORCID n.0009-0005-5084-4476) Supervisor: Prof.ssa Sabrina Dallavalle, DEFENS Co-tutor: Prof. Stefano Farris, DEFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Chemistry and Biochemistry Research topic Development of new chemichal and biological strategies for the control of pathogenic microorganisms in the agrifood chain Project Synopsis The project aims at developing biocoatings for fresh food, …
PhD Student: Giulia Brioschi (ORCID n. 0009-0005-6765-3940) Supervisor: Gigliola Borgonovo, DeFENS Co-tutor: Sabrina Dallavalle Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Chemistry and Biochemistry Research topic Sustainable approaches to reduce degradation processes of fresh food (Ex DM118/2023) Project Synopsis The project will focus on the development and engineering of sustainable chemical processes (“green” extractive chemical approaches, …
PhD Student: Vittorio Bassi (0009-0002-5248-2075) Supervisor: Prof. Sara Limbo, DeFENS Co-tutor: Dr. Osvaldo Bosetti (Goglio S.p.A.) Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic Sustainability in food chain: integrated approaches to reduce food loss and food waste. Project Synopsis The global food and beverage market is highly competitive, demanding innovative …
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: 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 soft-solid products for sustainable special diets: rheological, tribological and nutritional evaluations Project Synopsis Swallowing difficulties can lead to reduced food intake …
PhD Student: Luca Degradi ORCID n. 0000-0001-8778-3180 Supervisor: Matias Pasquali – DeFENS Co-tutor: Marco Saracchi 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 Fusarium is a threat for food quality and safety. Emerging mycotoxins represent …
PhD Student: Giulia Bearzi (ORCID n. 0009-0005-6576-118X) Supervisor: Prof. Cristina Alamprese – DeFENS Co-tutor: Prof. Manuela Rollini – DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic Multidisciplinary approaches to the study of multi-phase foods as delivery systems for bioactive compounds Project Synopsis Global concerns regarding the consumption …
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 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 sustainable diets: nutritional and health …
PhD Student: Alice Melzi (ORCID n. 0000-0002-0990-4247) Supervisor: Prof. Lucia Cavalca, DeFENS Co-tutor: Prof. Stefania Arioli, DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Agri-Environment Research topic Contribution of environmental, food and gut microorganisms to heavy metal recovery and sequestration. Project Synopsis The project is aimed at exploiting microbial biosorption for removing heavy …
PhD Student: Valerio Mattei (ORCID n. 0000-0002-6267-7987) Supervisor: Matias Pasquali, DeFENS; Co-tutor: Antonio Ferrante, DISAA 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 Streptomycetes can efficiently colonize the rhizosphere and the rhizoplane compartments and act …
Erica Holzer (ORCID n. 0009-0007-0284-197X) Tutor: Prof. Daniela Lupi, DeFENS Co-tutor: Prof. Sara Savoldelli, DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Agri-Environment Research topic: The honey production chain, a network of interactions: suitability of the territory, beekeeping issues and honey quality. Project Synopsis The project will focus on honey as a product of Apis mellifera L. …
PhD Student: Sharmila Ghosh (ORCID n. 0000-0001-9662-7278) Supervisor: Andrea Kunova, DeFENS. Co-tutor: Proff. Paolo Cortesi Dean: Prof. Diego Mora 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 from agricultural wastes on …
PhD Student: Angelo Gaiti (ORCID n. 0000-0001-5936-4624) Supervisor: Andrea Kunova, DeFENS. Co-tutor: Carlo Pozzi, DISAA. Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Agri-Environment Research topic: Plant genetic improvement for resistance to bacterial infections Project Synopsis In this project proposal, we will focus on the development of resistant varieties of Borlotto beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) to …
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: 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: 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 …
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: 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: 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: 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 …
PhD Student: Ylenia Zanchetta (ORCID n. 0000-0002-0551-0101) Supervisor: Prof. Diego Mora, DEFENS Co-tutor: Prof. Stefania Arioli Tutor aziendale: Dott. Stefano Colombo 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 The role of …
PhD Student: Marta Appiani (ORCID n. 0000-0002-3838-9600) Supervisor: Prof. Monica Laureati – DeFENS Co-tutor: Prof. Ella Pagliarini – DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic Exploring the relationships between sensory perception, food preferences and human health Project Synopsis Nowadays, a major global need is to find healthy …
PhD Student: Tommaso Bellesia (ORCID n. 0000-0002-1530-765X) Supervisor: Stefano Farris – PackLab Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic Active and intelligent coating systems for sustainable food packaging materials Project Synopsis In this project proposal, we will focus on the development of a new class of cellulosic materials that …
PhD Student: Federica De Agostini (ORCID n. 0000-0002-9648-7532) Supervisor: Prof. Sara Limbo, Dipartimento di Scienze per gli Alimenti, la Nutrizione e l’Ambiente Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic Sustainability in food chain: integrated approaches to reduce food loss and food waste Project Synopsis Due to the increasing attention …
PhD Student: Sara Vignati (ORCID n. 0000-0001-5119-0631) Supervisor: Prof. Riccardo Guidetti (DiSAA) Dean: Prof. Diego Mora 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 agri-food sector are growing. So, …
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 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 reduce resource waste in agri-food …
PhD Student: Gvantsa Shanshiashvili (ORCID n. 0000-0002-7272-6180) Supervisor: Prof. Daniela Fracassetti Dean: Prof. Diego Mora 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 wine with balanced chemical and …
PhD Student: Paola Biscotti (ORCID n. 0000-0002-1784-5363) Supervisor: Dott. Daniela Martini, DeFENS Co-tutor: Prof. Patrizia Riso, DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic Promotion of healthy and sustainable diets – Valorization of milk and milk products in healthy and sustainable food models (VALILAT) Project Synopsis Current food …
PhD Student: Giuliana Aliberti (ORCID n. 0000-0003-4844-3524) Supervisor: Prof. Ernestina Casiraghi Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic Development of an healthy and green multifunctional cooking appliance Project Synopsis Consumers are increasingly aware of the connection between the food they eat and the consequences for their health …
PhD Student: Stefano Gerna (ORCID n. 0000-0002-8068-1883) Supervisor: Luisa Pellegrino – DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora 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 During milk industrial transformation and marketing, food waste is …
PhD Student: Alessio Sergiacomo (ORCID n. 0000-0002-2944-9149) Supervisor: Prof. Alessandra Marti – DeFENS Co-tutor: Dr. Francesca Gallio – Soremartec Italia srl Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic Product and process optimization for the production of foods from cereals, pseudocereals and legumes Project Synopsis In a scenario of demographic and …
PhD Student: Simona Pizzi (ORCID n. 0000-0001-9110-7994) Supervisor: Prof. Ileana Vigentini 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 Vitis vinifera is susceptible to infections caused by pathogenic fungi. This PhD project focuses on its biological …
PhD Student: Alessia Pampuri (ORCID n. 0000-0001-8326-4826) Supervisor: Prof. Roberto Beghi (DiSAA) Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic Smart Green Devices for agrifood products Project Synopsis In the current panorama of the agri-food sector there is a constant search for non-destructive, sustainable and rapid methods of analysis to obtain …
PhD Student: Laura Brunelli (ORCID n. 0000-0002-8973-3643) Supervisor: Prof. Simone Domenico Guglielmetti, DeFENS Co-tutor: Dr. Walter Fiore, SOFAR S.p.A. Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic Molecular biology, genetics and (meta)genomics for the optimized use of probiotic microorganisms of industrial interest. Project Synopsis It is recently emerged the central …
PhD Student: Valentina Vinelli (ORCID n. 0000-0003-1494-3993) Supervisor: 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 Synopsis The main goal of this project is to elaborate, develop and validate …
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 Student: Eleonora Loffredi (ORCID n. 0000-0003-3523-5777) Supervisor: Prof. Cristina Alamprese – DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic Multidisciplinary approaches to the study of multi-phase foods as delivery systems for bioactive compounds Project Synopsis The recent trend in researching new emulsion-based delivery systems for food enrichment has …
PhD Student: Sara Margherita Borgonovi (ORCID n. 0000-0002-6173-226X) Supervisor: Dr. Mattia Di Nunzio (DeFENS) Co-tutor: Prof. Stefania Iametti (DeFENS) Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Chemistry and Biochemistry Research topic Molecular determinant of structural behavior of food-related macromolecules. Project Synopsis This project aims at testing the effects of some bio-based approaches and low-impact physical …
