Elena Arena

Elena Arena is an Associate Professor at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment (Di3A), University of Catania, specializing in Food Science and Technology. Her research focuses on chemical and sensory analysis of Mediterranean agricultural products, including blood orange juices, honey, hazelnuts, and Sicilian wines, alongside innovations in food processing and formulation.

• Born in Catania, January 3, 1971
• Degree in Food Science and Technology (1995, University of Catania, 110/110 cum laude)
• PhD in Food Biotechnology (2000, University of Reading, UK)

Her teaching spans Food Analysis, Chemistry, and Technology for undergraduate and graduate programs in Agriculture, Economics, and Medicine. She explores consumer food preferences linked to physiological and psychological indices, emphasizing healthy product development like low-sodium bread enriched with citrus fiber.

Contact: earena@unict.it | Office Hours: Monday 10:00–11:00, Tuesday 12:00–13:00 via Microsoft Teams (Code: 5bxtpoq)