Martina Franchini
University of Nottingham, UK
Biography
Martina Franchini main interests in Biology have driven her to concentrate her studies in the microbiological field. During the years, her expertise has been focused on the investigation of the environmental main issues and how Biology, and more specifically, Microbiology, can approach them. Bioremediation has been the subject of her latest studies: from the use of bacteria for reduction of toxic oxianions with concurrent bioproduction of Nanoparticles to a participation in a study aimed to isolate a bacterial consortium of plastic biodegraders.
Martina has worked in international contexts, learning the importance of constructive team work and open knowledge sharing.