Michelle Serapiglia

Michelle Serapiglia is an Associate Professor at Alvernia University within the Department of Natural and Applied Science under the College of Innovation, Discovery and Enterprise. Her research focuses on bioenergy crops and sustainable biomass production.

• University: Alvernia University
• Department: Natural and Applied Science
• Academic Rank: Associate Professor

Research Interests:
Michelle Serapiglia specializes in bioenergy crops, particularly shrub willow and switchgrass. Her work explores biomass composition, genetic variation, and environmental interactions to optimize biofuel production and sustainability. She investigates nitrogen metabolism, cell wall biosynthesis, and genotype-environment interactions to improve biomass quality and yield for renewable energy applications.

Publication Trends:
Her publications from 2005-2021 emphasize shrub willow and switchgrass as bioenergy feedstocks. Key themes include biomass composition analysis, pyrolysis optimization, nitrogen stress responses, and genetic studies of Salix and Sorghum species to enhance biofuel conversion efficiency and sustainability.

Contact:
Email: michelle.serapiglia@alvernia.edu