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Stefano Cazzaniga is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona. He specializes in plant physiology and bioengineering, focusing on photoprotection mechanisms and enhancing photosynthesis efficiency in microalgae and plants. His research also addresses bioenergy production and sustainable biotechnologies.
- Teaching roles include modules on Plant Biochemistry, Bioenergy, Circular Bioeconomy, and Cell Biology across undergraduate and graduate programs.
- He leads projects on improving light energy utilization in photosynthetic organisms and developing biotechnological solutions for environmental sustainability.
Key research interests include engineering microalgae for carotenoid production, optimizing photoprotective mechanisms, and applying synthetic biology to enhance biomass productivity. His work integrates molecular genetics, systems biology, and environmental engineering approaches.
His scientific contributions span over 30 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing advancements in algal biotechnology, photosynthetic efficiency, and metabolic engineering. He collaborates with spin-off companies like EDIVITE S.r.l. and Microbion S.r.l. to translate research into industrial applications.