ProdAl Scarl
ProdAl is an Interuniversity Research Center dedicated to fostering technology transfer by transforming experimental developments into tangible, market-ready innovations.
With a network of over 400 researchers, the Consortium cultivates a fertile environment for innovation, leveraging highly qualified human capital and a deep capacity for knowledge integration to strengthen the Italian agri-food production chain.
Thanks to its scientific expertise and advanced laboratory and pilot-scale facilities, ProdAl leads a wide range of research initiatives involving both conventional and nonconventional technologies. Among the nonconventional technologies available at the Center are Pulsed Electric Fields (PEF), High Pressure Homogenization (HPH), High Pressure Processing (HPP), Ohmic Heating, Ozonization, High Pressure CO2, and High-Intensity Pulsed Light (HIPL).
Over the years, ProdAl has implemented numerous projects with the support of both national and international funding, collaborating with research centers and universities across various disciplines.
ProdAl has also conducted research activities on behalf of Italian and international companies, focusing on the optimization and innovation of processes and products.
Department of Industrial Engineering
The University of Salerno has offered a degree program in Food Engineering since 1984, initially as a curriculum within the Chemical Engineering program and later as a dedicated Master’s Degree. Over the decades, the Department has developed strong expertise in both research and teaching in the field.
This tradition began within the former Department of Chemical and Food Engineering and has continued since its integration into the Department of Industrial Engineering in 2011. The Department remains a reference point for Food and Chemical Engineering, thanks to the continuity ensured by the Section and the Educational Board in Chemical and Food Engineering.
Today, the Department of Industrial Engineering is a leading scientific and educational center, fostering innovation, interdisciplinary research, and collaboration with industry and research institutions at both national and international levels. It actively promotes entrepreneurship through spin-offs and business incubation initiatives, contributing to regional and technological development.
Unisa
With approximately 39,000 students, 2,110 staff members, 34 bachelor’s degrees, 34 master’s degrees, 6 single-cycle degrees, and 16 PhD programs, the University of Salerno is one of the largest and most dynamic universities in southern Italy.
Founded in 1944, the University traces its cultural roots to the prestigious Schola Medica Salernitana, one of the earliest medical institutions in medieval Europe. Today, it is based in the Irno Valley, just 16 km from the city of Salerno, and operates across two modern campuses in Fisciano and Baronissi, which have become prominent centers of academic life in the region.
Combining a deep historical legacy with a forward-looking vision, the University of Salerno offers high educational standards, a wide range of academic programs, and comprehensive student services. It is firmly engaged in the global academic community, with numerous partnerships with universities, research institutes, and private enterprises worldwide. The University actively promotes international cooperation and mobility opportunities for both faculty and students.
NE&M S.r.l.
Natural Extracts & More (NE&M) is a spin-off of the University of Salerno and an innovative startup whose mission is to transform agri-food by-products into a sustainable source of competitive advantage, both economically and environmentally.
The company’s core business is the development, production, and commercialization of high-value ingredients and products for the agri-food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, textile, and related industries. These are based on natural extracts rich in bioactive compounds, primarily obtained from agri-food by-products through the use of nonconventional technologies.
NE&M also provides specialized services, including the design of systems for food processing, preservation, and the recovery of valuable compounds from various biomass sources. Furthermore, the company supports research and development activities, promotes scientific dissemination, and implements facility optimization interventions with a focus on environmental sustainability. It also provides assistance in the protection and enhancement of intellectual property, all aimed at the creation and valorisation of natural extracts.
