معرفی
Federica DE LEO is an Associate Professor at the University of Salento within the Department of Economic Sciences. Her academic trajectory includes a PhD in Commodity Sciences (2000), Master's in Eco-Management (1997), and Laurea in Biological Sciences (1996), all completed at the University of Salento (formerly University of Lecce). She conducted international research at PIRA International (UK) focusing on sustainable packaging and holds certifications in quality systems auditing.
Her research examines sustainable development through multiple lenses:
- Environmental technologies in production cycles
- Food quality/safety systems and traceability
- Renewable energy integration in industrial processes
- Packaging sustainability and life-cycle analysis
- Regulatory frameworks for agri-food commodities
Publication analysis reveals strong thematic coherence across three decades: early work (1996-2000) focused on food contaminants and wine biochemistry; mid-career research (2001-2005) expanded into supply chain traceability and functional foods; recent outputs (2006-2009) address industrial sustainability, energy technologies, and regulatory compliance. Her work consistently bridges laboratory analysis with economic applications.
