Category «PhD student profile»

PhD student profile, Emma Bertolé

PhD Student: Emma Bertolé (ORCID n. 0009-0009-8977-753X) Supervisor: Prof. Stefania Iametti DEFENS Co-tutor: Prof. Hanne Frøkiær, Prof. Alberto Barbiroli Dean: Prof. Diego Mora Research area: Chemistry and Biochemistry Research topic Molecular determinant of structural behavior of food-related macromolecules Project Synopsis In recent years, interest in legume consumption has increased. However, these foods contain …

PhD student profile, Gabriele Brenna

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 multifunctional by-products within a circular economy framework Project Synopsis Bioconversion of agro-industrial waste by Hermetia illucens …

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 PhD title achieved on: 18th December 2024 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 …

PhD Student: Joa Patania (ORCID n. 0000-0002-4054-1106) Supervisor: Prof. Francesca Mapelli, DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora PhD title achieved on: 18th December 2024 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 …

PhD Student: Simona Pizzi (ORCID n. 0000-0001-9110-7994) Supervisor: Prof. Ileana Vigentini Dean: Prof. Diego Mora PhD title achieved on: 18th December 2024 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. …

PhD Student: Valeria Tava (ORCID n. 0000-0003-4068-7559) Supervisor: Matias Pasquali, DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora PhD title achieved on: 16th December 2024 Research area: Agri-Environment Research topic: Mitigate the impact of threats on the production, quality, and safety of food products Project Synopsis The aim of my PhD project is to characterise fungal species which usually are …

PhD Student: Eleonora Loffredi (ORCID n. 0000-0003-3523-5777) Supervisor: Prof. Cristina Alamprese – DeFENS Dean: Prof. Diego Mora PhD title achieved on: 20th December 2024 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 …

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 PhD title achieved on: 20th December 2024 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 …

PhD Student: Valentina Vinelli (ORCID n. 0000-0003-1494-3993) Supervisor: Patrizia Riso, DeFENS – Division of Human Nutrition Dean: Prof. Diego Mora PhD title achieved on: 20th December 2024 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 …

PhD Student: Alessia Pampuri (ORCID n. 0000-0001-8326-4826) Supervisor: Prof. Roberto Beghi (DiSAA) Dean: Prof. Diego Mora PhD title achieved on: 20th December 2024 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 …

PhD Student: Giuliana Aliberti (ORCID n. 0000-0003-4844-3524) Supervisor: Prof. Ernestina Casiraghi Dean: Prof. Diego Mora PhD title achieved on: 3rd March 2025 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 …

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 PhD title achieved on: 3rd March 2025 Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic Product and process optimization for the production of foods from cereals, pseudocereals and legumes Project Synopsis …

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 PhD title achieved on: 3rd March 2025 Research area: Food Science and Nutrition Research topic Sustainability in food chain: integrated approaches to reduce food loss and food waste Project Synopsis …

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 PhD title achieved on: 3rd March 2025 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) …

PhD Student: Tommaso Bellesia (ORCID n. 0000-0002-1530-765X) Supervisor: Stefano Farris – PackLab Dean: Prof. Diego Mora PhD title achieved on: 3rd March 2025 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 …

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 profile, Marco Gellera

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 profile, Luigi Bazzana

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 profile, Marco Menegon

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 profile, Anna Fusetti

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 profile, Giuseppe Mazzotti

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 …

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 …

PhD student profile, Asmita Mukundrao Acharya

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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: 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 …