Prof. Dr. Lorenzo Morelli

Full Professor of Food Microbiology at UCSC in Piacenza, world authority on human gut microbiota, probiotic safety evaluation for the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and sustainable food biotechnology.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Gut Microbiota, Probiotics, Food Microbiology, Lactic Acid Bacteria, Functional Foods
Academic position: Professor of Food Microbiology & Director, Dept. of Sustainable Food Process
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Gut Microbiota, Probiotics, Food Microbiology are advised to consult formal department application channels.

UCSC guide ↗Biology subject guide ↗Mentorship ↗

Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-14. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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