Prof. Irene Dini, Federico II University, Italy
Prof. Irene Dini is an Associate Professor of Food Chemistry at the Department of Pharmacy, Federico II University of Naples. πΏ With a PhD in Natural Compounds Pharmacologically Active and specialization in Food Science, her research delves into the chemical study of food metabolites, nutraceuticals, and nutricosmetics. ππ¬ She develops advanced analytical methods and explores environmentally friendly agronomic techniques to enhance food products. Her work is published in leading journals and presented at international conferences. π Prof. Dini also teaches various courses on food chemistry and nutraceuticals, contributing to both academic and practical fields. π
π Professional Profile:
π Academic Position:
Prof. Irene Dini is an Associate Professor in Food Chemistry (CHIM 10) at the Department of Pharmacy, Federico II University of Napoli.
π Educational Background:
She is a specialist in Food Science and holds a Ph.D. in Natural Compounds Pharmacologically Active.
π¬ Research Interests:
Prof. Diniβs scientific activity focuses on:
- Chemical study of primary and secondary metabolites of food interest.
- Nutraceutical and nutricosmeceutical study of phytochemicals from food plants.
- Development of analytical methods for the dosage of metabolites of food and nutricosmeceutical interest.
- Study of environmentally friendly agronomic techniques to enhance the nutraceutical value of food products.
π§ͺ Techniques Utilized:
She applies modern chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, including NMR, UV, IR, ESI-MS, GCMS, and FAB-MS.
π Teaching Experience:
- Analysis of Medicinal Plants at the School of Specialization in “Medicinal Plants,” Federico II University (1998-99).
- Special Methodologies in Pharmaceutical Analysis in the Degree Course in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (2001-2004).
- Spectroscopic Methods in Food Chemistry in the Degree Course in Quality Control (2003-2006).
- Laboratory of Spectroscopic Techniques for Food Analysis in the Department of Pharmacy (2007-2023).
- Science of Dietary Supplements of Natural Origin in the Degree in Herbal Sciences (2015-2023).
- Food Chemistry in the Degree of Dietetics at the School of Medicine and Surgery (2010-2023).
- Science of Dietary Supplements of Natural Origin at the Federico II Penitentiary University Pole, Secondigliano Prison (2020-2023).
π University Master Teachings: Analysis of Medicinal Products II module in the Master’s Degree in Cosmetic Science and Technology (2020-2023).
π Doctoral Courses: Nutricosmeceutics for the International Doctoral Student Course in Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Human Health (2022-2023).
Publication Top Notes:
Dolastatins and their analogues present a compelling landscape of potential natural and synthetic anticancer drug candidates
The In Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Argirium SUNc against Most Common Pathogenic and Spoilage Food Bacteria
A multidisciplinary approach disclosing unexplored Aflatoxin B1 roles in severe impairment of vitamin D mechanisms of action
Weight Loss Supplements
The Potential of Algae in the Nutricosmetic Sector