In 2015, she graduated in Biology at the University of Naples Federico II and obtained a PhD in 2020 at the Biology Department of the above-mentioned university.
In 2023, she was attained the National Scientific Qualification for the position of Associate Professor in Competitive Sector 05/A1 - BOTANICS.
She was adjunct professor in BOTANICS at the University of Naples Federico II.
Her research activity is mainly focused on the study of bioactive plant-extracted molecules with antitumour, antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant activity. She investigates the protective effects of plant extracts, such as essential oils, on plants subjected to abiotic stress. Furthermore, she studies the biological responses of tox-tolerant plants to heavy metals. Her research activity is characterised by a strong collaboration with international universities where she spent long periods, such as the University of Lisbon and the University of Crete.
She authored 43 scientific publications and 1 book chapter, with 670 citations and an H-index of 17. She published her research activity in Q1 and Q2 journals, many of them as first or corresponding name, and is Guest editor of several Q1 journals.
She participated as a communications and/or poster speaker in 10 national and international congresses. She is among the authors of more than 20 abstracts at national and international congresses.
Furthermore, she is a member of several organizing committees both at a national and international level.
She carries out her research in the laboratories of the Department of Biology at the University of Naples Federico II, often serving as co-tutor for Bachelor's, Master and PhD dissertations.
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