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Lucerne, Switzerland

St. Gallen, Switzerland

• Design and creation of an innovative transparent surgical face mask (Hello Mask).• Design of a set-up for measuring the filtration efficiency of surgical, FFP, and community masks.• Following work plans and cost estimates and ensuring the provision of quality deliverables on time and on budget.• Directing a research team of 2 technicians, 1 scientist, and 1 student.• Authored 2 papers in international peer-reviewed journal.

Monterotondo, Lazio, Italia

• Developed sensing system on behalf of INAIL (Istituto Nazionale per l’Assicurazione degli Infortuni sul Lavoro) based on semi-conductive nanofibers for the detection of volatile organic compounds (Toluene, acetic acid, NO2, and ammonia).• Production of low-cost and easy-to-use Hg concentrators for air monitoring of mercury based on gold-titania nanoparticles.• Authored 9 papers in international peer-reviewed journals and 1 book chapter.• Guest speaker at 3 international conferences.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemical, Materials And Production Engineering

• Design and Development of a superhydrophobic coating for PP and PE surfaces based on Wrinkled Silica-gel nanoparticles. • Production.

Visiting Phd Student, Chemical Engineering And Chemistry

• Developed skills in Pickering Emulsions preparation • Developed skills in using a “FEI Quanta 3D FEG” Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Science And Technology Of The Industrial Chemistry, 110/110 Cum Laude

Master Thesis, Physical Chemistry

• Development skills in soft matter science studying liposomal suspension and lipid supported bilayer • QCM-D (Quartz Crystal Microbalance.

Bachelor'S Degree, Industrial Chemistry, 110/110 Cum Laude