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Stefania Lamponi serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Siena, Italy. Her academic position (Professore Associato) falls under General and Inorganic Chemistry (SSD: CHEM-03/A), where she teaches General and Inorganic Chemistry and Stoichiometry for the five-year Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology program. Her office is located at III lotto, III floor, room C_03_152, Via Aldo Moro n. 2, 53100 Siena, with contact details including email stefania.lamponi@unisi.it and phone +39 0577 232110.
Her research spans Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Natural Products Chemistry, and Drug Design, with emphasis on valorizing agricultural by-products for health applications. Key interests include extracting bioactive compounds from saffron, hemp, chestnut, and rosemary; evaluating antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; developing enzyme inhibitors for neurodegenerative diseases; and engineering drug delivery systems using liposomes and hydrogels. Her work bridges fundamental chemistry with translational biotechnology applications.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on circular bioeconomy principles, particularly waste-derived bioproducts with antimicrobial and therapeutic potential. Her research demonstrates consistent innovation in repurposing plant by-products (e.g., chestnut burrs, hemp leaves) into validated anti-inflammatory agents and antimicrobial compounds, while advancing targeted drug delivery systems for neurological and oncological applications through molecular engineering of inhibitors and nanocarriers.
