The “ Physics - Chemistry and Nanotechnologies” department operates in an interdisciplinary context, integrating expertise in physics and chemistry to develop innovative materials and reference analytical methods. Its main activities include:
Food metrology, focused on the development and validation of reliable and traceable measurement methods for the analysis of contaminants, nutrients, allergens, and authenticity markers in food. In a cross-cutting approach, mathematical and statistical algorithms are developed for the classification of chemical and biological data and for the creation of databases supporting the digitalization of results.
Metrology applied to micro- and nanotechnologies, through the design and characterization of nanostructured materials and the development of methods for the quantitative determination of micro- and nanoparticles.
Development and characterization of reference materials and validated analytical methods for food and environmental safety and sustainability, with the aim of ensuring metrological traceability, accurate quantification of contaminants, and verification of regulatory compliance.
