Ph.D. & Post Doc

Andrea Pellegrini

Chemical Science XXXIX Cycle

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Received his BSc in Industrial Chemistry (cum laude) in July 2020 at the “Toso Montanari” Department, University of Bologna. During his bachelor’s internship, he carried out experimental research under the supervision of Prof. Fochi. He then obtained his MSc in Industrial Chemistry (cum laude) in July 2022 at the same department, where he worked on a computational studies of asymmetric organocatalytic reactions under the supervision of Prof. Righi. After graduating, he started a research fellowship with Prof. Mazzanti, focusing on the same topic. In 2023, he began his Ph.D. in Computational Organic Chemistry at the University of Bologna under the supervision of Prof. Mancinelli and co-supervision of Prof. Nenov, supported by a PNRR ministerial scholarship.

Alessio Bussolari

Chemical Science XL Cycle

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Currently enrolled in the PhD program (Cycle XL / PNRR) in Chemistry; conducting academic research within the research group led by Professor Andrea Mazzanti and Professor Michele Mancinelli.
Graduated with honors (cum laude) in 2024 with a Master’s degree in Industrial Chemistry from the “Toso Montanari” Department of Industrial Chemistry at the University of Bologna. Thesis title: "Synthesis and Characterization of Polymerizable Fluorophores for Nanophotonic Applications" (Supervisor: Dr. Stefano Scurti; Co-Supervisor: Prof. Daniele Caretti).
Graduated with honors (cum laude) in 2022 with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Chemistry from the “Toso Montanari” Department of Industrial Chemistry at the University of Bologna. Thesis title: "Study of Novel Nitro-Pyridines Applied to an Innovative Reductive Synthesis Methodology for Azoxypyridine Formation" (Supervisor: Prof. Mariafrancesca Fochi; Co-Supervisor: Prof. Luca Bernardi).

Daria Armani

Chamical Science XLI cycle

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PhD student of the XLI cycle at the Department of Industrial Chemistry of the University of Bologna, with research topic on the development of asymmetric organocatalytic reactions for the sustainable synthesis of enantioenriched compounds. Research Fellowship granted by CIRI AGRIFOOD, with experimental work carried out in the LAMAC laboratories of DICAM UniBo (2024-2025). Her research has focused on the preparation of new flexible and active materials for use in food packaging based on sustainable polymeric materials such as food-grade and biodegradable polyesters. In the past, she has worked on the optimization of Green Chemistry processes for the synthesis of enantiopure compounds designed for the production of APIs using heterogeneous biocatalysts in flow, in collaboration with multinational companies and industrial consultancies. He conducts experimental work in national and international research projects and collaborates with several European institutions and local companies. She is the author of important scientific publications and has received awards and recognition from various organizations.