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LUCA FASOLATO
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Professore Associato
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VIALE DELL'UNIVERSITA', 16 - LEGNARO PD
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Luca Fasolato short Curriculum vitae
Luca Fasolato (M) is an Associate Professor in Inspection of Foods of Animal Origin at BCA (89Scopus publications; H-index 25; orcid.org/0000-0002-7746-1150).
The research interests can be summarized into several major topics. The first area focuses on the development of new methods for the characterization of foodborne bacteria, particularly the phenotypic and genetic characterization of pathogens and spoilage organisms (e.g., Pseudomonas). These studies aim to assess epidemiological links among isolates and to identify sources of contamination (microbial tracking). A second research line investigates the bactericidal effects of innovative decontamination treatments applied to various food matrices.
Another field of interest concerns the use of plant extracts as natural preservatives in food. Both in vitro tests and in situ studies (real food models), including challenge tests and shelf-life assessments, have been employed to evaluate the bactericidal and bacteriostatic effects of these compounds.
The final research area focuses on food quality assessment. Most of these studies have developed innovative methods for food traceability and authentication using biomolecular techniques (e.g., real-time PCR, DNA barcoding) and near-infrared spectroscopy.
He is the scientific lead for national and European projects in food microbiology, with a focus on foodborne pathogens, food quality, food safety, and food authentication. His notable projects include the OIS-AIR project - Interreg Adrion (European Community CUP C14I19001270007, 2019-2020), Principal Investigator of theitalian team in the international project FIGURE – Fig Waste Into Green Ultra-Resilient Eco-coatings (PRIMA, 2025–2027); the University of Padua Project (CPDA115333, 2011-2014), and a Junior Researcher Grant from the Department of Public Health, Comparative Pathology, and Veterinary Hygiene at the University of Padua (2010-2011). He has also participated in national projects focused on food control and authentication (IZS PLV 06/2007; CARIPARO Project PARO104725, 2010-2014).
Teaching Activities: Principles of Microbial Ecology of Food, Bachelor in Food Safety and Security. Seafood Control, Master in Marine Biology. Safety, Hygiene, and Microbiology, Master in Food and Health; Applied Microbiology master in food industry engineering University of Padova.
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Office hours
Monday from 14:15 to 18:00
at Legnaro, Edificio Museo/Vicenza Viale Santa Margherita
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Teachings
- FOOD SAFETY HYGIENE AND MICROBIOLOGY (MOD. A), AA 2025 (AVQ5109282)
- LEGISLATION, HYGIENE AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY FOR FOOD SAFETY, AA 2025 (INQ4105380)
- FOOD SAFETY HYGIENE AND MICROBIOLOGY (MOD. A), AA 2024 (AVQ1094681)
- LEGISLATION, HYGIENE AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY FOR FOOD SAFETY, AA 2024 (INQ4105380)
- PRINCIPLES OF FOOD MICROBIAL ECOLOGY AND FOOD LEGISLATION, AA 2024 (AVQ0088929)
- FOOD SAFETY HYGIENE AND MICROBIOLOGY (MOD. A), AA 2023 (AVQ1094681)
- PRINCIPLES OF FOOD MICROBIAL ECOLOGY AND FOOD LEGISLATION, AA 2023 (AVQ0088929)
Publications
LIST OF PUBLICATION (3 YEARS)
Research Area
1) Study and characterization of foodborne pathogens and microbial communities in food:
Characterization of bacterial strains from different matrices and evaluation of epidemiological links or contamination sources. Studies include: the genera Aeromonas, Pseudomonas, and Vibrio isolated from food, the combined use of traditional identification methods and molecular typing techniques (Multilocus Sequence Typing / MLS analysis), and the definition of individual Sequence Types. The areas of application include all types of food matrices.
Shelf-life studies and challenge tests on various types of food products involving pathogens and spoilage microorganisms.
2) Authentication of animal-origin food products:
Use of different analytical techniques to identify the geographical origin and production systems of food matrices, aimed at detecting fraud. Studies include: quantitative analysis of chemical tracers, and the application of rapid alternative systems (near-infrared spectroscopy and image analysis) for product authentication and quality monitoring. The areas of application include fishery and dairy products.
Thesis proposals
The proposed theses vary depending on the ongoing projects. The topics are related to the developed research areas.
- Theses on product authentication using multiparametric methods
- Theses in microbiology based on current projects (shelf life, effect of bioactive compounds, characterization of microorganisms)"
