Scientific advisor
Stefano Dumontet
Prof. Stefano Dumontet
Scientific area: Agricultural chemistry and microbiology.
Stefano Dumontet is Full Professor of Agricultural Chemistry at the Department of Science and Technology of Parthenope University of Naples, Italy.
After graduating in Biological Sciences at Federico II University of Naples in 1977, he achieved the PhD title in Microbial Ecology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
His main scientific interests are in the field of environmental microbiology, soil science, biological indicators, and biorefineries. His main research activities are focused on: biomass conversion, composting of organic waste, microbiology of composting, environmental microbiology, soil microbiology, and soil quality.
Teaching activity
His teaching activities are focused on the following subjects: Microbiology, Biochemistry, Soil chemistry, Plant Physiology, Environmental Microbiology, Soil Science and Biomass and Biorefineries, Biological Indicators, Pollution and Environmental Protection.
Official roles covered
At Basilicata University, Italy:
- Member of the International PhD School “Crop Systems, Forestry, and Environmental Sciences”,
- Institutional Erasmus Coordinator,
- Coordinator of the International Relationship Office;
- Rector Delegate for the Relationships with the Italian Rectors Committee Office in Brussels.
At Parthenope University of Naples, Italy:
- Rector Delegate for Student Tutorship and Guidance activities,
- Founder and Coordinator of the International PhD Programme “Environment, Resources and Sustainable
Development” (from 2008 to 2019),
- Faculty Erasmus Coordinator (from 2005 to 2010).
Professional skills and competences
National Order of Biologists (ONB), Rome:
a) Member of the Steering Committee (from 1989 to 1999).
b) Head of the Scientific and Cultural Department (from 1989 to 1999).
c) Italian representative to the Council of the European Countries Biologists Association (from 1989 to 1999).
d) Editor in chief of “Biologi Italiani”, official journal of ONB (from 1999 to July 2012).
e) Editor in chief of “Bio’s”, ONB official journal (from 2018 to date).
Italian Biologists Security Institution, Rome:
a) President of the Biologist Security Institution Strategic Board (from 2010 to 2015).
b) Editor in Chief of the quarterly journal ENPABMagazine (from 2010 to 2015).
European Countries Biologists Association, Brussels:
a) Council Member (1989-1999).
b) Commissioner for the European Affairs (1989-1999).
c) General Secretary (1990 - 1993),
d) President (1996-1999).
DG VI, European Commission, Brussels:
Member of Advisory Group on Food Quality (2004 to 2006).
Scientific area: Agricultural chemistry and microbiology.
Stefano Dumontet is Full Professor of Agricultural Chemistry at the Department of Science and Technology of Parthenope University of Naples, Italy.
After graduating in Biological Sciences at Federico II University of Naples in 1977, he achieved the PhD title in Microbial Ecology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
His main scientific interests are in the field of environmental microbiology, soil science, biological indicators, and biorefineries. His main research activities are focused on: biomass conversion, composting of organic waste, microbiology of composting, environmental microbiology, soil microbiology, and soil quality.
Teaching activity
His teaching activities are focused on the following subjects: Microbiology, Biochemistry, Soil chemistry, Plant Physiology, Environmental Microbiology, Soil Science and Biomass and Biorefineries, Biological Indicators, Pollution and Environmental Protection.
Official roles covered
At Basilicata University, Italy:
- Member of the International PhD School “Crop Systems, Forestry, and Environmental Sciences”,
- Institutional Erasmus Coordinator,
- Coordinator of the International Relationship Office;
- Rector Delegate for the Relationships with the Italian Rectors Committee Office in Brussels.
At Parthenope University of Naples, Italy:
- Rector Delegate for Student Tutorship and Guidance activities,
- Founder and Coordinator of the International PhD Programme “Environment, Resources and Sustainable
Development” (from 2008 to 2019),
- Faculty Erasmus Coordinator (from 2005 to 2010).
Professional skills and competences
National Order of Biologists (ONB), Rome:
a) Member of the Steering Committee (from 1989 to 1999).
b) Head of the Scientific and Cultural Department (from 1989 to 1999).
c) Italian representative to the Council of the European Countries Biologists Association (from 1989 to 1999).
d) Editor in chief of “Biologi Italiani”, official journal of ONB (from 1999 to July 2012).
e) Editor in chief of “Bio’s”, ONB official journal (from 2018 to date).
Italian Biologists Security Institution, Rome:
a) President of the Biologist Security Institution Strategic Board (from 2010 to 2015).
b) Editor in Chief of the quarterly journal ENPABMagazine (from 2010 to 2015).
European Countries Biologists Association, Brussels:
a) Council Member (1989-1999).
b) Commissioner for the European Affairs (1989-1999).
c) General Secretary (1990 - 1993),
d) President (1996-1999).
DG VI, European Commission, Brussels:
Member of Advisory Group on Food Quality (2004 to 2006).
