Luigi Botta received his Ph.D. in Chemical Technologies and New Materials from the University of Palermo, Italy, in 2008. He is currently an Associate Professor of Material Science and Technology at the University of Palermo and serves on the Doctoral Board of the international Ph.D. program in Chemical, Environmental, Biomedical, Hydraulic, and Materials Engineering. His research focuses on polymeric material science and technology, emphasizing bio-based and biodegradable polymers, polymer composites and nanocomposites, degradation and recycling of polymer systems, antimicrobial polymer systems, and food packaging.