Cristina PAGLIANO

Cristina PAGLIANO is an Associate Professor at the Department of Science and Technological Innovation, University of Eastern Piedmont Amedeo Avogadro. Her research focuses on plant biochemistry, particularly photosynthesis mechanisms, stress responses in crops, and sustainable biotechnology applications. She has contributed to over 70 scholarly works since 2003.

Key research areas include: Photosystem II function, light-harvesting complexes in thylakoid membranes, and environmental stress adaptations in plants like rice and marine microalgae. Recent studies investigate circular economy approaches in food science and electrochemical biosensors for contaminant detection.

Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing sustainable agriculture and environmental protection. Collaborations span international teams focusing on plant physiology and biotechnological innovations.