Assoc Prof DrΒ Amalia Conte: Food Science
Professore Associato atΒ Β UniversitΓ di Foggia,Β Italy
Amalia Conte is an accomplished Italian Associate Professor specializing in Food Science and Technology. Born on March 6, 1977, she holds a degree in the field with honors from the University of Foggia (Italy) in 2002, followed by a PhD in Biotechnologies of Food Products in 2005. Currently, she serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Foggia’s Department of Humanities.With a prolific research career, Amalia has published 234 articles and garnered 7063 citations, boasting an H index of 50. Her research interests span food packaging, functional food, shelf life prolongation, novel technologies, and sustainable foods. Amalia holds the national scientific qualification for the functions of a full professor in the scientific sector AGR/15 (Food Science and Technology).
Publication Profile:ππ¨βπ
π Education:
- π Degree in Food Science and Technology with Laude, University of Foggia, Italy, 2002
- π PhD in Biotechnologies of Food Products, University of Foggia, Italy, 2003-2005
π©βπ« Teaching Experience:
- π² Food Processing
- π± Technologies for Minimally Processed Foods
- βοΈ Unit Operations
π Awards:
- π Erasmus Fellow (2001)
- π Rotary Club Award for Best Thesis (2003)
- π National Pasta Museum Award (2004)
- π Best Researcher from Food Science and Technologies Association β SISTAL (2009)
π€ Memberships:
- π Peer Reviewer in Food Science Journals
- π° Editorial Board Member (Frontiers in Food Packaging and Preservation, Novel Techniques in Nutrition and Food Science)
- π Guest Editor for Special Issues
π Institutional Responsibilities:
- π©βπ¬ Supervisor of Food Packaging Laboratory
- π Member of Quality Assurance Group
- π Active in Faculty Boards for Ph.D. Students
Amalia Conte is a distinguished academic and researcher, recognized for her expertise in Food Science and Technology. With a robust publication record, numerous grants, and a commitment to sustainable practices, she continues to contribute significantly to her field.
Research Focus π±π
- Introduction to the Special Issue βScientific Breakthroughs to Fruit and Vegetable By-Product Valorization in the Food Sectorβ
- Pomegranate Peel Powder: In Vitro Efficacy and Application to Contaminated Liquid Foods
- Quality Preservation of Ready-to-Eat Prickly Pears by Peels Recycling
- Introduction to the Special Issue: Advanced Strategies to Preserve Quality and Extend Shelf Life of Foods
- State-of-Art on the Recycling of By-Products from Fruits and Vegetables of Mediterranean Countries to Prolong Food Shelf Life
- Silk Fibroin and Pomegranate By-Products to Develop Sustainable Active Pad for Food Packaging Applications
- Chitosan and Lemon Extract Applied during Giuncata Cheese Production to Improve the Microbiological Stability
- Improving the Storability of Cod Fish-Burgers According to the Zero-Waste Approach
- Pomegranate Peel Powder as a Food Preservative in Fruit Salad: A Sustainable Approach
- Fiordilatte Cheese Fortified with Inulin from Cichorium intybus or Cynara cardunculus