Francesco Valente, Ph.D

Francesco Valente, Ph.D, has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Most recently, they have been working at GenomeKey since 2023 as a Scientist. Prior to that, in 2022, they served as an Operations Advisor at Verticalifi Farms Ltd. From 2021 to 2022, Francesco worked at LIG Nanowise as a Senior Research Scientist, supporting the team in the Bio-imaging field and leading the R&D Biology department. At the University of Bath, they worked as a Research Staff from 2020 to 2021. Francesco also has experience as a Scientific Writer at Research Outreach from 2019 to 2021. In 2020, they were an EIT Food Innovator Fellow at EIT Food. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Laboratory Microbiologist at One Scientific Ltd in 2020. Francesco obtained their Ph.D. Degree in Molecular and Cellular Phytopathology from the University of Exeter, where they also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, Student Representative, and Laboratory Demonstrator from 2016 to 2019. Francesco also received training in Molecular Plant Biology through an Erasmus traineeship. Additionally, they have attended courses at the University of York and the University of Bristol, further enhancing their skills in confocal microscopy and producing high-quality figures in the biological sciences for publication.

Francesco Valente, Ph.D, has a strong educational background in biology and food science. Francesco obtained their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biology/Biological Sciences from the University of Exeter between 2016 and 2020.

Prior to that, in 2015, Francesco completed a Post Graduate Course in Food Safety - Agrofood CV at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. Francesco also gained practical experience in Molecular Plant Pathology through an Erasmus traineeship at University College Dublin from 2014 to 2015.

In 2012, Francesco received their Master's degree in Food technology and biotechnology from Università degli Studi di Perugia. During this time, they also participated in a food studies program at The Umbra Institute, focusing on the business of wine: Italy and beyond in 2013.

Francesco initially completed their Bachelor's degree in food science and technology at Università degli Studi di Perugia from 2008 to 2012. Francesco also gained international exposure as an Erasmus student at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid in 2011.

In addition to their formal education, Francesco has obtained additional certifications. In March 2021, they completed a course in R programming from Udemy. Francesco also holds an English IELTS score of 6.5, obtained in February 2016 from IELTS-Pass.

Overall, Francesco Valente, Ph.D, has demonstrated expertise in biology, food science, and technology through their extensive education and additional certifications.