Silvia Rossi is a Professor in Pharmaceutical Technology at the University of Pavia, Italy. She obtained a degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology at the University of Pavia in 1988, the post-graduate degree in Industrial Pharmacy in 1991 and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology in 1995 at the same University. She is a member of the teaching board and deputy coordinator of the PhD Course in Chemical, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Industrial Innovation; member of the teaching board of the post-graduate Master courses Preformulation, Pharmaceutical Development and Control of Medicines and Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulation; member of the Research Committee established at the Department of Drug Sciences. In 2013, she obtained the scientific habilitation as a full professor for sector 03/D2. Since 1998, she has been teaching at the Faculty of Pharmacy (now the Department of Drug Sciences) of Pavia University in the field of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology. Her research interests concern the pharmaceutical development of conventional and controlled-release formulations. Current research concerns the development, including semisolid (in situ gel-forming) and solid (sponge-like dressings, films, particulate systems) formulations for the treatment of mucosal, corneal, and skin lesions/infections; nanofiber systems for the treatment of chronic ulcers and spinal cord injuries.