معرفی
Giovanna Felis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Università degli Studi di Verona. Her academic sector is AGRI-08/A - Agricultural, Food and Environmental Microbiology, with research focusing on microbial biotechnology and food sciences.
Her research interests include:
- Genetic and genomic studies of microorganisms of agricultural and food interest
- Food and beverage microbiology, including microbial ecology of food ecosystems
- Relationship between microorganisms, diet, and human health
- Biodiversity, evolution, and taxonomy of lactic acid bacteria
Professor Felis leads the Food Microbiology Laboratory, which specializes in the molecular study of microorganisms related to food production and preservation. Her research has significant applications in food safety, quality, and the development of functional foods.
She has been involved in multiple research projects investigating lactic acid bacteria, probiotics, and microbial applications in food production, with particular focus on local food products like goat cheese from the Lessinia area.
Professor Felis serves in various institutional roles, including as Chair of the AQ Commission for Third Mission and as Deputy PhD coordinator for the PhD in Smart Agrifood Sciences.
