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ROBERTA PARADISO | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Prof ROBERTA PARADISO, University of Naples Federico II, Italy

🌱 Prof. Roberta Paradiso is an Associate Professor of Horticulture at the University of Naples Federico II (Italy) 🌍. With a PhD in Herbaceous Crops (2002) πŸŽ“, her research spans eco-physiology of crops, sustainable horticulture, and innovative greenhouse technologies, including LED lighting πŸ’‘ and soilless cultivation. Prof. Paradiso has extensive expertise in Bioregenerative Life-Support Systems (BLSSs) for space 🌌, collaborating with ESA and ASI. She has co-led multiple international projects, authored impactful publications πŸ“š, and mentors students globally πŸ‘©β€πŸ«. Her work bridges terrestrial agriculture and space exploration πŸš€, driving sustainability and innovation.

Publication Profile

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Education

Prof. Roberta Paradiso is an accomplished Associate Professor with a passion for academic excellence πŸŒ±πŸ“š. Her teaching focuses on plant production and greenhouse horticulture 🌿🏑, showcasing her dedication to advancing agricultural knowledge and sustainable practices 🌍✨. 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 πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬πŸŒŸ. Her expertise contributes significantly to the development of sustainable agricultural solutions, emphasizing the importance of environmentally friendly techniques πŸŒΎβ™»οΈ. Prof. Paradiso’s work reflects her dedication to bridging the gap between theory and practical applications in horticulture πŸŒ·πŸ“–.

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 🌱🏑. Her research focuses on the eco-physiology of vegetable and flower crops, soilless cultures, sustainable horticulture, and advanced greenhouse technologies πŸ’‘πŸŒΏ. She specializes in artificial lighting with LEDs, photosynthesis modeling, and cultivation in controlled environments for Bioregenerative Life-Support Systems (BLSSs) in space πŸš€. Collaborating with ESA’s MELiSSA project, she co-created the Laboratory of Crop Research for Space and the Plant Characterization Unit, advancing space horticulture 🌍🌌.

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” πŸŒ±πŸ’‘, she advances artificial light efficiency in controlled agriculture. She managed WP1400 in ASI’s MICROx2 πŸŒπŸš€, defining light parameters for microgravity plant growth. Her contributions include eco-compatible cultivation in Campania (ECOVIV) 🌾🌿, ESA’s PaCMan project on life support systems πŸ›°οΈπŸŒ±, and biostimulant evaluation in soilless crops 🌷. Notable projects span photosynthesis in flowers, space farming (Tom-Rad πŸ…πŸ›Έ), and sustainable ornamental plant production 🌺🌳, showcasing her expertise in eco-friendly, high-tech agriculture.

Research Focus

Prof. Roberta Paradiso’s research focuses on sustainable agriculture 🌱, plant physiology 🌿, and innovative cultivation strategies. Her studies explore optimizing crop growth and quality in controlled environments, including smart greenhouses and space farming πŸš€. Key projects include nutrient dynamics in compost-amended Mars regolith simulants πŸͺ, the sustainable reuse of organic by-products as natural fertilizers ♻️, and the effects of LED irradiation on postharvest produce quality πŸ’‘. Additionally, she examines metabolic and antioxidant profiles in crops like potatoes πŸ₯”, cherry tomatoes πŸ…, and citrus fruits 🍊. Her work aims to enhance food production sustainability while addressing global agricultural challenges. 🌍

Publication Top Notes

Assessment of Fertility Dynamics and Nutritional Quality of Potato Tubers in a Compost-Amended Mars Regolith Simulant

Integrating Smart Greenhouse Cover, Reduced Nitrogen Dose and Biostimulant Application as a Strategy for Sustainable Cultivation of Cherry Tomato

Sustainable Reuse of Expresso Coffee By-products as a Natural Fertilizer to Improve Growth and Photosynthesis in Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Plants

Space farming: supporting human life beyond earth

Metabolic Profiling in Tuberous Roots of Ranunculus asiaticus L. as Influenced by Vernalization Procedure

Photosynthesis, Yield and Quality in Wild Rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia L.) under Photoluminescent Greenhouse Covers

Modulation of Antioxidant Compounds in Fruits of Citrus reticulata Blanco Using Postharvest LED Irradiation

Interaction between bulb cold treatment and plant genotype regarding flowering and metabolism in cut flower tulip

 

 

ROBERTA PARADISO | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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