The research activity is characterized by a strong network of international partnerships, which facilitate the exchange of expertise in microbial ecology, metagenomics, and environmental engineering. These collaborations are instrumental in tackling global challenges related to renewable energy and the circular bioeconomy.
INTERNATIONAL
Prof. Irini Angelidaki, Bioenergy Group at Denmark Technical University (Denmark) - A long-standing and primary collaboration with the group of Prof. Irini Angelidaki. This partnership focuses on the metagenomic characterization of anaerobic digestion systems, particularly regarding biogas upgrading and the recovery of metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) from industrial-scale reactors.
https://orbit.dtu.dk/en/persons/irini-angelidaki
Anaerobic digestion microbiome and biogas production.
Dr. Panagiotis G. Kougias, Hellenic Agricultural Organization - Demeter (Thessalonica, Greece) - Extensive collaboration with Dr. Panagiotis G. Kougias on the study of microbial dynamics in biogas plants and the optimization of biological methanation processes.
http://pkougias.com/
Anaerobic digestion microbiome and biogas production.
Prof. Nikos Kyrpides, Joint Genome Institute (JGI) (Berkeley, USA) - Ongoing collaboration with Prof. Nikos C. Kyrpides on large-scale genomic projects, including the development of comprehensive databases for the anaerobic digestion microbiome.
https://jgi.doe.gov/who-we-are/nikos-kyrpides
Gang Luo, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fundan University - (Shanghai, China) - Joint research with Prof. Gang Luo at the Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, focusing on the effects of biochar and other additives on microbial community resilience and process performance.
http://www.fhsx.net/en/Show-57.aspx
Anaerobic digestion microbiome and biogas production.
Wen Wang, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, (Beijing, China)
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5100-8315
Anaerobic Digestion; Biofuel; Methane Production
Dr. Cristina González-Fernández, Dr. Silvia Greses, Biotechnological Processes Unit, IMDEA Energy (Madrid, Spain)
https://www.energy.imdea.org/people/silvia-greses
Development and optimization of biotechnological processes for microalgae biomass production in waste streams, and for organic residues valorization into bioenergy and bioproducts.
Prof. Maria Carmen Veiga, Dr. Ruth Iglesias Iglesias, Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences and Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (CICA), University of A Coruña (Spain)
https://pdi.udc.es/en/File/Pdi/2629E
Biotechnology for the Sustainable Development.
Prof. Valeria Maia Merzel, Dr. Victor Borin Centurion Biruel, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP, Brazil)
http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8817-4758
Environmental microbiology with focus on Antarctic microorganisms
Prof. Leonardo Erijman, INGEBI-CONICET - University of Buenos Aires (Argentina)
https://scholar.google.com.ar/citations?user=EPCOCvoAAAAJ&hl=en
Anaerobic digestion microbiome and biogas production.
Historical and Specialized Collaborations:
The research group also maintains a history of diverse scientific exchanges, including collaborations with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (USA) on deep-sea microbial adaptation, and the University of New South Wales (Australia) on the study of psychrophilic (cold-adapted) methanogens.
Prof. Douglas Bartlett - SCRIPPS Intitution of Oceanography (San Diego)
Deep-sea microbial diversity and ecology
https://dbartlett.scrippsprofiles.ucsd.edu/
Prof. R. Cavicchioli - University of New South Wales, BABS (Sydney)
https://www.babs.unsw.edu.au/rick-cavicchioli
Environmental microbiology with focus on Antarctic microorganisms
ITALIAN
Prof. Raffaella Di Cagno - University of Bolzano (Bolzano, Italy)
https://www.unibz.it/it/faculties/sciencetechnology/academic-staff/person/37608-raffaella-di-cagno
Lactic acid bacteria and milk microbiome
Prof. Roberto Raga - University of Padova, ICEA Department (Padova, Italy)
Waste disposal facilities, leachates, municipal solid waste
https://www.unipd.it/en/contatti/rubrica/?ruolo=1&checkout=cerca&persona=RAGA&key=EFFFCCE95B90BAB518FEBC2836B5E608
Prof. Maria Cristina Lavagnolo - University of Padova, ICEA Department (Padova, Italy)
Biohydrogen, fermentation, hydrogen production
https://www.dicea.unipd.it/en/maria-cristina-lavagnolo
Prof. Sandra Torriani - University of Verona (Verona, Italy)
https://www.dbt.univr.it/?ent=persona&id=85
Unicellular fungi involed in winemaking production
Prof. Viviana Corich - DAFNAE Department University of Padova (Padova, Italy)
https://www.dafnae.unipd.it/en/Corich
Genome sequencing and expression profiling of fungal species of high enological relevance
Prof. Gianpaolo Fadini, Dr. Mattia Albiero - University of Padova (Padova, Italy)
https://www.vimm.it/scientific-board/gian-paolo-fadini/
Cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the development of diabetes
Prof. Franca Anglani - University of Padua, DIMED Department (Padova, Italy)
https://www.medicinadimed.unipd.it/anglani-franca
Nefrology