Role
President of the Teaching Division of the Italian Chemical Society and Director of the journal La Chimica nella Scuola (CnS), former Full Professor of General Chemistry at the University of Bologna
Bio
After graduating in Chemistry from the University of Bologna in 1971, she embarked on a long academic career at the University of Bologna, becoming an associate professor in 1992 and a full professor of General Chemistry since 2005. She also collaborated extensively with the FRAE Institute (now ISOF) of the CNR.
His research has focused on photochemistry and supramolecular electrochemistry. His pioneering work focuses on solar energy conversion and the design of molecular machines and devices for clean energy . His research has made fundamental contributions to the fields of nanoscience and nanotechnology , laying the foundation for the development of ultraminiaturized chemical computers .
She is the author of over 260 scientific publications in high-profile international journals and reference books. Strongly committed to scientific dissemination , in 2000 she founded the group "Per conoscere la Chimica" (To Know Chemistry), creating series of shows and interactive workshops to introduce young people to science. In 2014, she received the Gabriello Illuminati Medal from the Italian Chemical Society.
She is currently President of the Teaching Division of the Italian Chemical Society and Director of the journal La Chimica nella Scuola (CnS), the only national teaching journal.