Dr. Rossella Di Monaco
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Dr. Rossella Di Monaco

Assistant Professor
University of Naples, Italy


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Agricultural, Food Science and Technology from University of Naples, Italy

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Biography

Dr. Rossella Di Monaco is currently working as Associate Professor in Food Science and Technology, Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples, Italy. She graduated in Food Science and Technology (2000) with the highest mark and during her PhD course in AgroFood Science and Technology (2000-2003), she was visiting Researcher at the University of Helsinki, Department of Food Technology (2002). She teaches Sensory Evaluation of Foods for the Master degree of Food Science and Technology. She was Supervisor of two PhD students and tutor of several international and national master students. She was Visiting Professor at the Copenhagen University, Department of Food Science, Division of Sensory and Consumer Science. In the January 2014 she got the National Scientific Qualification as Associate Professor in Food Science and Technology. She contributed in several national and international research projects as coordinator of research activities. Currently, she is coordinator of research activities in the project entitled “Sweeteners production form Mediterranean plants (2013-2015) granted from Fondazione con il Sud”. Research activity is focused on Sensory evaluation and Consumer Science and it is also carried out with several international collaborations from Finland, Spain, Turkey, Israel, Denmark. She is author of more than 30 publications in international peer reviewed journals with impact factor and several communications in international Conferences. She is also serving in more than 10 journals in food science and technology area as reviewer. She is member of the editorial board of Journal of Food Science and Technology. She is member of: the Auditor board of the SISS, Professor board of the PhD courses in Agro-food Science, Research Committee of the Department of Food and Agricultural Science, University of Naples.

Area of Interest:

Food Science and Technology
100%
Food Analysis
62%
Food Innovation
90%
Food Biotechnology
75%
Typical Foods
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
1
Articles
63
Abstracts
7

Selected Publications

  1. Storia, A.L., I. Ferrocino, E. Torrieri, R.D. Monaco and G. Mauriello et al, 2012. A Combination of Modified Atmosphere and Antimicrobial Packaging to Extend the Shelf-Life of Beefsteaks Stored at Chill Temperature. Int. J. Food Microbiol., 158: 186-194.
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  2. Acar, O.C., M. Pollio, R.D. Monaco, V. Fogliano and V. Gokmen, 2012. Effect of Calcium on Acrylamide Level and Sensory Properties of Cookies. Food Bioprocess Technol., 5: 519-526.
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  3. Torrieri, E., F. Russo, R.D. Monaco, S. Cavella and F. Villani et al, 2011. Shelf Life Prediction of Fresh Italian Pork Sausage Modified Atmosphere Packed. Food Sci. Technol. Int., 17: 223-232.
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  4. Casaburi, A., A. Nasi, I. Ferrocino, R.D. Monaco and G. Mauriello et al, 2011. Spoilage-Related Activity of Carnobacterium maltaromaticum Strains in Air-Stored and Vacuum-Packed Meat. Appl. Environ. Microbiol., 77: 7382-7393.
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  5. Miele, N., R. Di Monaco, S. Cavella and P. Masi, 2010. Effect of meal accompaniments on the acceptability of a walnut oil-enriched mayonnaise with and without a health claim. Food Quality Pref., 21: 470-477.
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  6. Ercolini, D., A. Casaburi, A. Nasi, I. Ferrocino and R.D. Monaco et al, 2010. Different Molecular Types of Pseudomonas Fragi have the Same Overall Behaviour as Meat Spoilers. Int. J. Food Microbiol., 142: 120-131.
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  7. Di Monaco, R., N. Miele, S. Cavella and P. Masi, 2010. New chestnut based chips optimization: Effects of ingredients. LWT-Food Sci. Technol., 43: 126-132.
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  8. Di Monaco, R., S. Cavella, P. Masi, A. Sevi and M. Caroprese et al., 2009. Blue fish burgers: Nutritional characterization and sensory optimization. Int. J. Food Sci. Technol., 44: 1634-1641.
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  9. Acar, O.C., M. Pollio, R. Di Monaco, V. Fogliano and V. Gokmen, 2009. Effect of calcium on acrylamide level and sensory properties of cookies. Food Bioprocess Technol., 10.1007/s11947-009-0317-5.
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  10. Torrieri, E., R. Di Monaco, S. Cavella and P. Masi, 2008. Fresh-cut Annurca apples: Acceptability study and shelf life determination. J. Sensory Stud., 23: 377-397.
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  11. Di Monaco, R., T. Giancone, S. Cavella and P. Masi, 2008. Predicting texture attributes from microstructural, rheological and thermal properties of hazelnut spreads. J. Texture Stud., 39: 460-479.
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  12. Di Monaco, R., S. Cavella and P. Masi, 2008. Predicting sensory cohesiveness, hardness and springiness of solid foods from instrumental measurements. J. Texture Stud., 39: 129-149.
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  13. Casaburi, A., R. Di Monaco, S. Cavella, F. Toldra, D. Ercolini and F. Villani, 2008. Proteolytic and lipolytic starter cultures and their effect on traditional fermented sausages ripening and sensory traits. Food Microbiol., 25: 335-347.
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  14. Di Monaco, R., S. Cavella, E. Torrieri and P. Masi, 2007. Consumer acceptability of vegetable soups. J. Sensory Stud., 22: 81-98.
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  15. Casaburi, A., M.C. Aristoy, S. Cavella, R. Di Monaco, D. Ercolini, F. Toldrá and F. Villani, 2007. Biochemical and sensory characteristics of traditional fermented sausages of Vallo di Diano (Southern Italy) as affected by the use of starter cultures. Meat Sci., 76: 295-307.
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  16. Iaccarino, T., R.D. Monaco, A. Mincione, S. Cavella and P. Masi, 2006. Influence of Information on Origin and Technology on the Consumerresponse: The Case of Soppressata Salami. Food Qual. Preference, 17: 76-84.
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  17. Di Marzo, S., R. Di Monaco, S. Cavella, R. Romano, I. Borriello and P. Masi, 2006. Correlation between sensory and instrumental properties of Canestrato pugliese slices packed in biodegradable films. Trends Food Sci. Technol., 17: 169-176.
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  18. Di Monaco, R., S. Ollila and H. Tuorila, 2005. Effect of price on pleasantness ratings and use intentions of a functional chocolate bar in the presence and absence of a health claim. J. Sensory Stud., 20: 1-16.
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  19. Di Monaco, R., S. Di Marzo, S. Cavella and P. Masi, 2005. Valorization of traditional foods: The case of Provolone del Monaco cheese. Br. Food J., 107: 98-110.
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  20. Di Monaco, R., S. Cavella, S. Di Marzo and P. Masi, 2004. The effect of expectations generated by brand name on the acceptability of dried semolina pasta. Food Quality Preference, 15: 429-437.
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  21. Di Monaco, R., S. Cavella, T. Iaccarino, A. Mincione and P. Masi, 2003. The role of the knowledge of color and brand name on the consumer`s hedonic ratings of tomato purees. J. Sensory Stud., 18: 391-408.
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