Francesco completed his BSc (2019) and MSc (2022) in chemistry at the University of Rome “La Sapienza”. In his thesis project he focused on asymmetric organocatalysis to synthesize spiro-oxindole derivatives. He joined Gobbo group in 2022 as a PhD student, working on photosynthetic protocells capable of water-splitting induced by solar light. The project is part of the PLANKT-ON program, in collaboration ENPHOS s.r.l. and other research laboratories.