Genovese Claudia
Researcher
Tel: +39 095 6139951
Education
- Degree in Chemistry with a grade of 110/110 from the University of Messina
- PhD in 'Geological, Biological and Environmental Sciences' from the University of Catania
- Qualification as a chemist and registration with the Order of Chemists of the Province of Messina
Main research interests
- Chemical characterisation of plants typical of the Mediterranean environment for the constitution of clones with high health value and germplasm conservation;
- Development of preservation techniques, including the use of pectin-based edible films, for the production of IV gamma agri-food products in order to improve the shelf life;
- Chemical characterisation of citrus juices and creation of blends of bioactive molecules for use in formulations with immunostimulant activity;
- Search for molecules of nutraceutical interest in plants typical of the Mediterranean environment;
- Characterisation of biomass for the 'third generation biorefinery' and by-products that can also be used for animal feed;
- "Phytoremediation of soils contaminated with heavy metals and metalloids;
- Study of abiotic stresses to increase the synthesis of substances with antioxidant action;
- Analyses of Sicilian honeys produced by Apis mellifera sicula e ligustica and evaluation of the influence of botanical origin and bee genotype on the main honey quality parameters.
Laboratory activities
- Laboratory equipment used: UV/vis spectrophotometer, potentiometric stripping, GC/FID-ECD-FPD, GC/MS, HPLC-UV/vis, LC/MS, IC, HPAE/PAD, FAA/GFAA, ICP/MS, FT-IR.
- Extraction techniques used: Soxhlet, Randall, ASE, Microwave, Ultrasound.
- Main matrices analysed Water (potable, surface, groundwater, waste, industrial), food, soil, waste, plant material, drugs.
- Experience in the classification (EWC codes) and management of waste.
- Main chemical analyses carried out: carbohydrates, inorganic cations and anions, heavy metals, phenolic compounds, antioxidant activity, pesticides, PAHs, PCBs, VOCs, drugs.
Research support activities
- He collaborated in the activities of 11 external research projects and 3 agreements with companies and universities.
- He assisted in the preparation, submission and management of research projects on national and international calls.
- He has carried out tutoring and academic services as co-rapporteur for experimental degree theses in collaboration with the University of Catania.
- He has served on the scientific and organisational committees of several conferences.
Last update
7 April 2025, 16:33