Monica Locatelli

Monica Locatelli is an Associate Professor at the University of Piemonte Orientale Amedeo Avogadro, affiliated with the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Her research focuses on bioactive compounds, antioxidant activity, and nutraceutical applications in food science and pharmaceutical contexts.

• University: University of Piemonte Orientale Amedeo Avogadro
• Department: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Academic Rank: Associate Professor

Her work spans fields such as Food Science, Nutraceuticals, Antioxidant Activity, and Sustainable Development Goals. Recent projects include evaluating bioaccessibility of pigmented rice compounds and extraction of bioactive peptides from legumes.

Key trends in her publications (2023–2025) emphasize functional foods, unconventional extraction techniques, and sustainable ingredient development from plant sources like black rice, cocoa shells, and buckwheat.

She collaborates with researchers such as Francesco Travaglia, Marco Arlorio, and Jean Daniel Coïsson, and her projects align with UN SDGs related to sustainable nutrition and planetary health.