Dr. Alessio Di Luca | Poultry | Best Researcher Award
Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Bari Aldo Moro, UniBa, Italy
๐ Dr. Alessio Di Luca is an accomplished Italian researcher with expertise in proteomics, animal science, and circular bio-economy. Currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, he applies innovative approaches to transform agro-industrial by-products into sustainable livestock feed. With a career spanning prestigious institutions across Europe, Dr. Di Luca has contributed significantly to proteomics, cancer cell research, and precision livestock farming. He has supervised students, taught at various levels, and disseminated his findings through numerous publications.
Profile
Education
๐ PhD in Biomolecular and Biomedical Research (2007-2011)
- University College Dublin, Ireland
- Focus: Swine muscle protein indicators of pork meat quality.
๐ MSc in Animal Science (2003-2004)
- University of Aberdeen, UK
- Research: Structural macromolecules in bovine hoof dermis and epidermis.
๐ Degree in Animal Production Science (1996-2003)
- University of Bologna, Italy
- Studies: Animal breeding, physiology, genetics, nutrition, and food production.
Experience
๐จโ๐ฌ Postdoctoral Researcher (2024โPresent)
- University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
- Focus: Circular bio-economy via silage production.
๐จโ๐ฌ Postdoctoral Researcher (2022โ2023)
- University of Teramo, Italy
- Specialization: Proteomics and chemical analysis in animal science.
๐จโ๐ซ Teacher (2020โ2022)
- Istituto Scolastico Comprensivo, Italy
- Taught technology to secondary school students.
๐จโ๐ฌ Marie Skลodowska-Curie Fellow (2016โ2018)
- University of Bologna, Italy
- Research on biomarkers in pigs and teaching in meat quality and proteomics.
๐จโ๐ฌ Research Assistant (2005โ2006)
- University of Aberdeen, UK
- Investigated bovine hoof dermis using immunofluorescence.
Awards and Honors
๐ Wellcome Trust Advanced Course Fellowship (2016)
- For Proteomics Bioinformatics Course, UK.
๐ TRADEIT Entrepreneurship Summer Academy Fellowship (2016)
- Potsdam, Germany.
๐ COST Training School Fellowship (2013)
- Training on Proteome Bioinformatics, Spain.
๐ Walsh Fellowship PhD (2007)
- University College Dublin and Teagasc, Ireland.
๐ British Society for Proteomic Research Fellowship (2009)
- For European Summer School, Italy.
๐ Erasmus Scholar (2002)
- Honours Project at University of Aberdeen, UK.
Research Focus
๐ฌ Proteomics in Animal Science
Dr. Di Luca specializes in proteomic and metabolomic analyses for animal science applications, identifying biomarkers and studying stress responses in livestock.
โป๏ธ Circular Bio-Economy
He investigates sustainable solutions for reusing agro-industrial by-products as livestock feed.
๐ Precision Livestock Farming
His research applies advanced molecular tools to improve animal health, meat quality, and farming sustainability.
๐งช Cancer Cell Research
Dr. Di Luca explored proteomics to identify markers for HER2-positive breast cancer.
Publications
๐ Label-free liquid chromatographyโmass spectrometry comparison of the breast muscle proteome profiles in two fast-growing broilers.
๐ Response of laying hens fed diets with olive, laurel, and rosemary powders: Metabolic profile and egg quality.
๐ Comprehensive strategies for metabolic syndrome: Nutrition, polyphenols, and lifestyle.
๐ Label-free quantitative analysis of pig liver proteome post-HEV infection.
๐ Sample preparation for proteomics and mass spectrometry from animal samples.
๐ Milk proteomic profiles between Teramana and Saanen goat breeds.
๐ Proteomic analysis of pig muscle exudate through LC-MS.
๐ DIGE analysis of animal tissues.
๐ Proteomic differences between goat breeds.
๐ Stress responses in pigs after short or long road transportation.