**Alessia Tropea**

Dr Alessia Tropea works at the University of Messina, Italy. She holds an Europaeus Doctorate in Chemistry Sciences, achieved through work in both Italy and the United Kingdom. Her research focuses on the implementation of fermentation processes, mainly focused on food waste valorization for obtaining value-added products such as single-cell protein for feed, biofuel, and edible pigments. She has many years of experience in research, evaluation, and teaching in education institutions. She has published in high-quality journals in the field, serves as a Topical Advisory Panel Member of the journal *Fermentation*, and she is Guest Editor and Topical Collection Editor for various MDPI journals. Moreover, she has been a reviewer for several international journals.
