Stefania Romeo

Stefania Romeo is a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Electromagnetic Sensing of the Environment (IREA), part of Italy's National Research Council (CNR) in Naples. Her career has been focused on bioelectromagnetics research, with positions progressing from Research Fellow (2012-2016) to Temporary Researcher at IREA-CNR since 2016. She has established collaborations with international institutions including the University of Southern California and the University of Copenhagen through visiting scholar positions.

Dr. Romeo's research interests center on the biological effects of electromagnetic fields, with specific expertise in nanosecond electric pulse generation for bioelectrical applications, electromagnetic dosimetry for in vitro exposure systems, and assessment of occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields in MRI environments. Her work spans both theoretical modeling and experimental validation of electromagnetic field interactions with biological systems, particularly focusing on cellular responses to various electromagnetic exposures.

Analysis of her publication record reveals a strong focus on electroporation mechanisms, cellular responses to nanosecond pulsed electric fields, and electromagnetic safety assessments. Her research demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach combining electrical engineering principles with biological experimentation to understand fundamental biophysical mechanisms. The majority of her work appears in high-impact journals in bioelectromagnetics, biomedical engineering, and biophysics.

• Second prize in Biology and Medicine category of the Young Investigator Competition at the 1st World Congress on Electroporation and Pulsed Electric Fields for Biology, Medicine and Food & Environmental Technologies (Portoroz, Slovenia, 2015)

Dr. Romeo has participated in numerous research projects related to bioelectromagnetics and electromagnetic field safety, including collaborations with international institutions and participation in COST Actions such as TD1104 - EP4Bio2Med. Her work contributes significantly to understanding both fundamental biophysical mechanisms and practical safety considerations for electromagnetic field exposures in medical and occupational settings.

Her laboratory work focuses on electromagnetic field exposure systems, high-voltage pulse generators for biological applications, and electromagnetic dosimetry techniques. She works within collaborative research teams investigating the interaction between electromagnetic fields and biological systems, with particular emphasis on cell-level responses to various electromagnetic stimuli.