Polytechnic University of Marche, Italy
Dr. Alice Agarbati is a researcher at the Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, with a strong academic background in biomolecular sciences and microbiology applied to the agri-food sector. She earned her PhD in 2019 from the same university, contributing to innovative research on fermentation processes and the application of probiotic and functional non-Saccharomyces yeasts to enhance the flavor, quality, and safety of fermented foods and beverages. Her scientific work is widely published in international journals, including PLOS One, with a focus on microbiological dynamics, sustainable biotechnologies, food functionality, and food safety. Dr. Agarbati actively collaborates in interdisciplinary and international research initiatives aimed at advancing agri-food innovation. She is a professional member of SIMTREA, the Italian Society of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Microbiology. Her research interests encompass food, agricultural, and industrial microbiology, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation.