Organizers
Giovana Signori-Iamin – EPNOE Junior Representative
dr. Gabriela Bastida – EPNOE Junior Vice-Representative
Giovana is a pre-doctoral researcher at the LEPAMAP-PRODIS Research Group, University of Girona (Spain), on her third year of doctoral studies. Her work focuses on investigating different applications of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) and their production via high-pressure homogenization (HPH). More specifically, her research line involves the employment of cationic and anionic CNFs as retention/strength agents in papermaking, as well as for environmental remediation purposes. Additionally, her research also integrates the parametrization and application of machine learning in the characterization and production of CNFs via HPH.
Gabriela has a Ph.D. in Technology and is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the LEPAMAP-PRODIS Research Group, at the University of Girona . Her work focuses on polysaccharides—in particular cellulose-derived materials such as micro-/nanofibrillar cellulose and related systems—and their application in functional materials, membranes and emulsions focused on environmental remediation, packaging and papermaking technologies. At the UdG she continues to advance translational research on sustainable biopolymer systems and their industrial/technological applications.
Speakers
Samanta Sam is a third-year PhD student in the LEPAMAP-PRODIS research group at the University of Girona, enrolled in the Doctorate in Technology program. Her research focuses on the development of active paper-based food packaging systems based on cellulose nanofibers as advanced strategies for food preservation. It involves the green synthesis of nanoparticles and Pickering emulsions, which are incorporated into cellulose nanofiber suspensions and applied as coatings on paper to extend the shelf life of packaged food.
Gabriela has a Ph.D. in Technology and is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the LEPAMAP-PRODIS Research Group, at the University of Girona . Her work focuses on polysaccharides—in particular cellulose-derived materials such as micro-/nanofibrillar cellulose and related systems—and their application in functional materials, membranes and emulsions focused on environmental remediation, packaging and papermaking technologies. At the UdG she continues to advance translational research on sustainable biopolymer systems and their industrial/technological applications.
