Dr. Gianluca Catucci, Università di Torino
EMAIL: gianluca.catucci@unito.it
January 2026
The stability and activity of a biocatalyst are key factors in determining its effectiveness in industrial and research applications. Stability refers to the ability of the biocatalyst to maintain its structure and function under stress conditions (temperature, pH, denaturing agents), while activity represents its catalytic efficiency. The course introduces the two main calorimetric techniques used to evaluate these aspects: differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC), including practical case studies for designing optimal experimental setups.