Food systems
Doctoral programme (PhD)
A.Y. 2019/2020
Study area
Science and Technology
PhD Coordinator
The aim of this doctoral programme is to prepare researchers and scholars specialised in nutrition with international standard methodological know-how, autonomy and specific skills in scientific research on food systems. With these learning objectives, the doctoral programme in Food Systems envisages many cross-sector research topics: food technologies, process control and innovation, microbiology of foods and bioprocesses, food chemistry and biochemistry, human nutrition, ecology of agri-food and agri-environmental systems.
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Dip. Scienze per gli alimenti, la nutrizione e l'ambiente - Via Mangiagalli, 25 - Milano
- Degree course coordinator: prof.ssa Antonella Pagliarini
ella.pagliarini@unimi.it - Main offices
Dip. Scienze per gli alimenti, la nutrizione e l'ambiente - Via Mangiagalli, 25 - Milano - Degree course website
http://sites.unimi.it/foodsystems/
| Title | Professor(s) |
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| Plant-microbe interactions for improving sustainable plant services
Requisiti: Education in biological sciences, agricultural sciences and agri-food-environmental biotechnology Curriculum: Agri-environment |
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| Probiotics and Food associated microorganisms: ecology, molecular and functional characterization, impact on host health.
Requisiti: Education in biological sciences and agri-food-environmental biotechnology Curriculum: Food Science and Nutrition |
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| Biological and chemical strategies to control pathogens in the food chain
Requisiti: Education in biological and chemical sciences and agri-food-environmental biotechnology Curriculum: Agri-environment |
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| Innovative alcoholic beverages enriched in bioactive compounds
Requisiti: Education in Food Science and Technology, Viticulture and Oenology Sciences, Biotechnology Curriculum: Food Science and Nutrition |
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| Molecular detection of pathogens and plant diseases management
Requisiti: Education in biological, biotechnological and agri-food-environmental sciences Curriculum: Agri-environment |
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| Green chemical and biotechnological processes for the development of added-value products from agrifood biomasses and by-products
Requisiti: Education in: Food Sciences; Chemistry; Biotechnology; Agro-environmental Sciences Curriculum: Chemistry and biochemistry |
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| Sensory & consumer science for the development of new, healthy and sustainable foods
Requisiti: Education in food sciences and technology & Human nutrition Curriculum: Food Science and Nutrition |
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| Exploring the relationships between sensory perception, food preferences and nutritional status
Requisiti: Education in food sciences and technology & Human nutrition Curriculum: Food Science and Nutrition |
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| Multidisciplinary approaches to the study of multi-phase food systems and to the exploiting of highly hydrophobic proteins
Requisiti: Education in scientific topics Curriculum: Food Science and Nutrition |
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| Green and fast e-sensing methodologies for Process Analytical Technology and food quality assessment and authentication
Requisiti: Education in scientific topics Curriculum: Food Science and Nutrition |
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| The rice agri-food system: from field to table
Requisiti: Education in agro-environmental, food and life sciences, biotechnology. Curriculum: Agri-environment |
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| Bioavailability and biological activity of dietary compounds/patterns and their role on human health
Requisiti: Principles of analytical methodologies for the evaluation of nutritional compounds and their biological activity Curriculum: Food Science and Nutrition |
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| Role of macromolecules in defining the nutritional and technological properties of cereals, pesudocereals and pulses
Requisiti: Education in Food Sciences Curriculum: Food Science and Nutrition |
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| Structural and physiological relevance of the interaction between food proteins and nanostructures
Requisiti: Education in scientific topics Curriculum: Chemistry and biochemistry |
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| Insect management in agroecosystem: from pests to pollinators
Requisiti: Entomological knowledge Curriculum: Agri-environment |
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| Sustainable protein production: insects as bio-converters of by-products
Requisiti: Entomological knowledge Curriculum: Agri-environment |
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| Interplay between viruses and biofilm in the food and environmental fields
Requisiti: Education in scientific topics Curriculum: Agri-environment |
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| Plastics and bioplastics for food contact applications: safety, performances and analytical tools to guarantee food quality and environment protection fostering new consumer behaviour models
Requisiti: Education in Food Science and Technology. Education in Agricultural and Life Sciences, Biotechnology. Curriculum: Food Science and Nutrition |
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| Sustainability in food chain: integrated approaches to reduce food loss and food waste
Requisiti: Education in Food Science and Technology Curriculum: Food Science and Nutrition |
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| Developing Sustainable Products in the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) Sector
Requisiti: Education in Food Science and Technology /Chemical Engineering / Statistical Economics Curriculum: Food Science and Nutrition |
Courses list
January
| Courses or activities | Professor(s) | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Environmental microbiomes: from microbial ecology to ecosystem services | 4 | 20 | English | |
| Microbial Food Biotechnologies | 3 | 15 | English | |
June
| Courses or activities | Professor(s) | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| The intestinal microbiota: interactions with host and diet | 2 | 10 | English | |
November
| Courses or activities | Professor(s) | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| ABC of videocommunication in science: filming methods to learn the method | 3 | 15 | English | |
| Sustainability Concepts in Food Technology - Methodological Approaches and Case Studies | 4 | 20 | English | |
| The methodology of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in the food chain | 4 | 20 | English | |
January
| Courses or activities | Professor(s) | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Environmental microbiomes: from microbial ecology to ecosystem services | 4 | 20 | English | |
| Microbial Food Biotechnologies | 3 | 15 | English | |
June
| Courses or activities | Professor(s) | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| The intestinal microbiota: interactions with host and diet | 2 | 10 | English | |
November
| Courses or activities | Professor(s) | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| ABC of videocommunication in science: filming methods to learn the method | 3 | 15 | English | |
| Sustainability Concepts in Food Technology - Methodological Approaches and Case Studies | 4 | 20 | English | |
| The methodology of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in the food chain | 4 | 20 | English | |
January
| Courses or activities | Professor(s) | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Environmental microbiomes: from microbial ecology to ecosystem services | 4 | 20 | English | |
| Microbial Food Biotechnologies | 3 | 15 | English | |
June
| Courses or activities | Professor(s) | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| The intestinal microbiota: interactions with host and diet | 2 | 10 | English | |
November
| Courses or activities | Professor(s) | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| ABC of videocommunication in science: filming methods to learn the method | 3 | 15 | English | |
| Sustainability Concepts in Food Technology - Methodological Approaches and Case Studies | 4 | 20 | English | |
| The methodology of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in the food chain | 4 | 20 | English | |
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