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Elisa Salvetti is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at the University of Verona. Her academic sector is Agricultural, Food and Environmental Microbiology (AGRI-08/A), with research interests in Microbial Biotechnology (ERC LS9_4), Food Biotechnology (LS9_5), and Phylogenetics (LS8_8). She teaches courses in Food Microbiology, Microbial Ecology, and Applied Microbiology for food innovation across undergraduate and graduate programs, including Bachelors' and Master's degrees in Innovation and Sustainability in Food Production and Viticultural/Oenological Sciences.
Her research focuses on molecular mechanisms of food-relevant microorganisms, including probiotic and spoilage organisms, leveraging genomic and biotechnological approaches. The Food Microbiology Laboratory under her leadership explores microbial interactions in food systems and their industrial applications. She actively contributes to academic governance, serving on the PhD Board of Smart Agrifood Sciences and teaching committees.
Her work bridges fundamental research and applied biotechnology, addressing topics like waste valorization, microbial community dynamics, and functional food development. Collaborations with spin-off companies like Microbion S.r.l. and Genartis S.r.l. highlight her role in translating research into industry solutions.
