ROBERTA PARADISO | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award
Prof ROBERTA PARADISO, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
π± Prof. Roberta Paradiso is an Associate Professor of Horticulture at the University of Naples Federico II (Italy) π. With a PhD in Herbaceous Crops (2002) π, her research spans eco-physiology of crops, sustainable horticulture, and innovative greenhouse technologies, including LED lighting π‘ and soilless cultivation. Prof. Paradiso has extensive expertise in Bioregenerative Life-Support Systems (BLSSs) for space π, collaborating with ESA and ASI. She has co-led multiple international projects, authored impactful publications π, and mentors students globally π©βπ«. Her work bridges terrestrial agriculture and space exploration π, driving sustainability and innovation.
Publication Profile
Education
Prof. Roberta Paradiso is an accomplished Associate Professor with a passion for academic excellence π±π. Her teaching focuses on plant production and greenhouse horticulture πΏπ‘, showcasing her dedication to advancing agricultural knowledge and sustainable practices πβ¨. With a strong commitment to fostering student growth and innovation, she integrates cutting-edge research into her lectures and inspires future leaders in the field π§βπ¬π. Her expertise contributes significantly to the development of sustainable agricultural solutions, emphasizing the importance of environmentally friendly techniques πΎβ»οΈ. Prof. Paradisoβs work reflects her dedication to bridging the gap between theory and practical applications in horticulture π·π.
Experience
Prof. Roberta Paradiso is an Associate Professor of Horticulture at the University of Naples Federico II (Italy) since 2018. She teaches courses on Plant Production for the Food Industry and Greenhouse Horticulture π±π‘. Her research focuses on the eco-physiology of vegetable and flower crops, soilless cultures, sustainable horticulture, and advanced greenhouse technologies π‘πΏ. She specializes in artificial lighting with LEDs, photosynthesis modeling, and cultivation in controlled environments for Bioregenerative Life-Support Systems (BLSSs) in space π. Collaborating with ESA’s MELiSSA project, she co-created the Laboratory of Crop Research for Space and the Plant Characterization Unit, advancing space horticulture ππ.
Research Projects
Prof. Roberta Paradiso is a distinguished researcher leading innovative projects in agriculture and space botany. As PI of the PRIN 2022 PNRR project “Smart-Light” π±π‘, she advances artificial light efficiency in controlled agriculture. She managed WP1400 in ASI’s MICROx2 ππ, defining light parameters for microgravity plant growth. Her contributions include eco-compatible cultivation in Campania (ECOVIV) πΎπΏ, ESA’s PaCMan project on life support systems π°οΈπ±, and biostimulant evaluation in soilless crops π·. Notable projects span photosynthesis in flowers, space farming (Tom-Rad π πΈ), and sustainable ornamental plant production πΊπ³, showcasing her expertise in eco-friendly, high-tech agriculture.