Silvia Lampis

Associate Professor Silvia Lampis is affiliated with the Department of Biotechnology at the University of Verona. She holds the academic position of Associate Professor in the BIOS-15/A - Microbiology academic sector and her research aligns with ERC-2024 research sector LS9_7 - Environmental biotechnology and bioengineering.

Her primary research interests focus on Environmental Microbiology and Industrial Microbial Biotechnology, specifically examining interactions between microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) with metals, metalloids, and organic contaminants in terrestrial ecosystems. Her work spans several key areas:

• Agricultural and Soil Microbiology
• Environmental Microbiology and Bioremediation
• Microbial synthesis of nanomaterials
• Plant-soil-microorganism interactions
• Applications of microbial biotechnology for circular bioeconomy

Professor Lampis leads research in microbial bioremediation of contaminated environments and the development of bio-synthesized nanostructures with potential applications in multiple fields including antimicrobial materials. Her research group focuses on Biotecnologie Microbiche e Microbiologia Ambientale (Microbial Biotechnologies and Environmental Microbiology).

She has been involved in numerous significant research projects including SUSTAIN, PRIN 2022 on Biogenic nano-selenium fortified tomatoes, SUS-MIRRI, TriAZO-BioREM, and MI.DI.FEN.DO, demonstrating her expertise in environmental biotechnology applications.

Professor Lampis teaches multiple courses across undergraduate and graduate programs, including Environmental Microbiology and Bioremediation, General Microbiology, Plant-Soil-Microorganism Interaction, Industrial Microbial Biotechnology, and Biotechnology for Circular Bioeconomy. She also serves on various departmental committees including the Teaching Committee and Commissione AQ Didattica.