Editor-in-Chief - Green Reports

Editor in chief

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Biography

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Prof. Antonello Paparella is a full Professor in Food Microbiology at the University of Teramo, Italy. He earned his graduation in Veterinary Medicine in 1985 at the University of Bari and Diploma in Veterinary Pathological Anatomy and Food Safety (Postgraduate Programme) at the University of Bologna, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 1987. After graduating, he became a researcher in the food industry that contributed greatly in a wide range of product areas including meat, preserves, and dairy products. He has held various positions in the food research industry leading to development of new industrial technologies: 1987-94: Research Director, BeCa_SpA (Bologna); 1994-96: R&D Manager, Fiorucci_SpA (Rome); 1996-2000: Scientific Director, Food Assistance and ITA (applied research).

After his contribution in the food research industry, he served as university professor (since 1991) on contract, and in 2000 he went on to serve as Associate Professor of Food Microbiology at the University of Teramo before he became full Professor (since 2006) of Food Microbiology in the same Faculty. He has been Dean of the Faculty from 2016 to 2019. His early contributions include first publications on HACCP in Italian (early 90s), author of two books and one chapter on HACCP and Quantitative Risk Assessment. Between the years 1988 and 1996 he has offered Independent Scientific Advice for the preparation of EU legislation, by means of Italian Industry Associations UNICEB – ASSICA.

Research Projects coordinated in Food Technological Innovation (selection)

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• 2001-2003: Univ. Project 60% (Resp.): "Evaluation of the microbiological characteristics of precooked meals";
• 2003-2005: Univ. Project 60% (Resp.): "Impact of technological treatments on the quality and safety of meat products";
• 2001-2005: MIUR Project: "Nuovopane" (with Molino Alimonti_SpA) (Coordinator), leavening of gluten-free substrates;
• 2002-2006: FIT Project (MAP): "Tecnolonza" (with Sal.Pi. Uno srl) (Coordinator), pulsed vacuum impregnation for nitrite-free products;
• 2010-2012: PRIN 5FFBRH (Resp.): New technologies for mechanical extraction of olive oil and wastewater treatment,
• 2012-2014: Abruzzo Region Project (PSR): "IPROLAB Project" (Resp. Microbiology Area), innovation in dairy products;
• 2012-2014: Abruzzo Region Project (PSR): "IProOv Project" (Microbiology Area Manager), innovation in typical food products obtained from sheep;
• 2013-2014: CPA Arborea Project (Coordinator): "Challenge test with Cl. botulinum in mussels in hypobaric packaging conditions";
• 2014-2015: SALDICOD International Project (Resp. Italian Unit): "Development of discriminating methods for the differentiation of light salted cod";
• 2015: Abruzzo Region Project (PSR): “Abruzzo Bioattivo” (Partner), essential oils as antimicrobials and antioxidants for the food industry;
• 2019: Foodsimport Project (Coordinator): “Shelf life upgrade in desalted cod”.

Prof. Antonello Paparella has published more than 200 publications as author or co-author, of which over 70 have been published in high impact indexed journals. He also collaborates as a referee with numerous international scientific journals. He has carried out research and training activities in the international arena, for example in Brazil, China, Slovenia, Jordan and Slovakia. He speaks 5 languages fluently and is often "invited speaker" in international conferences or working groups. His research interests include the fields of food safety, characterization of microbial ecosystems and development of innovative analytical methods, with particular reference to the impact of new technologies on food safety, the environment, microbial ecology and pathogen survival.

Prof. Antonello Paparella has held a number of positions in public administration (Research), university and in food industry. He is also a member of different scientific societies or, scientific expert in different national/international organizations. Finally he is a familiar face on Italian television as an expert in Food Science.

• 1994-1996: Participation on the Board of Directors, CesareFiorucciSpA
• 1999-2000: Board Member, ITA, IstitutoTecnologieAvanzate
• 2001-2002: Special Commissioner, National Institute of Dairy Science I.R.S.A. (now CREA)
• 2001-2002: Board Member, Agricultural Research Council C.R.A. (now CREA)
• 2009-2012: Board Member, University of Teramo.
• 2011-ongoing: Scientific Communication - Food Microbiology Expert in a famous TV programme (Geo, RAI 3)

Research Interest

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• Essential Oils
• Biopreservation
• Electrospinning
• Biofilm formation
• Meat & Seafood Microbiology
• Listeria monocytogenes
• Salmonella enterica
• Natural Products
• Food spoilage