Gianfranco Gilardi

Gianfranco Gilardi is a Professor at the Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, University of Turin. His research focuses on biochemistry, redox enzymes, protein engineering, and biosensor development. He has coordinated a cutting-edge research group studying oxidoreductase proteins involved in cellular respiration, photosynthesis, drug metabolism, and hormone/vitamin synthesis.

• Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology
• Research areas: Electron transfer, biocatalysis, biosensors, pharmacogenetics

His work spans fundamental studies of mitochondrial/chloroplast electron transfer systems and applied projects in bioremediation, biohydrogen production, and pharmaceutical metabolism. He pioneered enzyme immobilization on electrode surfaces for biosynthetic platforms and pharmacogenetic studies.

Scientific achievements include:

• Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2003)
• 5.5 million euros in national/international research grants over 15 years
• Over 100 international publications
• Co-founder and Scientific Director of NanoBioDesign Ltd (2002-2008)

He has served as reviewer for major research bodies including BBSRC, EPSRC, NWO, European Research Council, and editorial roles for journals like Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry.