Alberto Bombelli

Alberto Bombelli is a postdoctoral researcher at Wageningen University & Research specializing in Food Microbiology. His work focuses on natural antimicrobial compounds, particularly prenylated isoflavonoids like glabridin, and their applications in controlling Listeria monocytogenes in food systems.

• PhD Thesis: Mechanistic Insights into the Mode of Action of Glabridin Against Listeria monocytogenes (2024)
• Key Research Areas:
  • Antimicrobial activity of plant-derived compounds
  • Listeria monocytogenes stress response mechanisms
  • Food matrix effects on microbial survival
  • Proteomic and membrane interactions
• Recent Applications: Developing natural preservation strategies for dairy and food industries

His research combines in vitro studies with food system validations, contributing to sustainable food safety solutions. Collaborations include experts in microbiology (T. Abee), food chemistry (J.P. Vincken), and proteomics (S. Boeren).