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I offer expertise in enzyme technology for the synthesis and degradation of bio-based plastics.
Associate Professor
University of Verona
Verona, Italy
Associate Prof. in Biochemistry at Univ. of Verona, leading BIB Lab on enzymes, biopolymers & biomass valorization. Open to collaboration!
I have gained experience in the field of Biochemistry, Industrial Biotechnology, Fermentation Technology, and Microbiology by working at:
-The Department of Biology, University of Napoli Federico II, Napoli, Italy (2010-2015 and 2017-2019);
-The Danish Archaea Centre, University of Copenhagen, Denmark (2009-2010 and 2013);
-The Division of Industrial Biotechnology at Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden (2015-2017).
In February 2020, I have joined as Assistant Professor of Biochemistry the Department of Biotechnology (University of Verona). There, I lead the Biochemistry and Industrial Biotechnology (BIB) Laboratory.
In 2023 I was promoted as Associate Professor of Biochemistry. Recently, I got a research grant (as PI) to work on the enzymatic synthesis of biodegradable polyesters.
Research interests of the BIB lab include, among others:
1. Study of enzymes for the valorization of lignocellulosic and plastic biomasses (synthesis and degradation);
2. Studies of microorganisms for biotechnological applications;
3. Design of methods for the analysis of enzyme kinetics;
4. Development of eco-sustainable industrial processes for the production of biomolecules (polymer building blocks, pharmaceuticals, etc.);
5. Identification and characterization of bioactive peptides and oligosaccharides.
I am always willing to explore new possibilities of collaboration. So, feel free to drop a message!
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I offer expertise in enzyme technology for the synthesis and degradation of bio-based plastics.