New entry in the group: Dr. Donato Valli
An expert in physical organic chemistry, with a particular focus on perovskite materials and their applications. After completing his PhD at KU Leuven University (Belgium) in the group of Prof. J. Hofkens, he moved to Strasbourg as a postdoctoral associate in the group of Prof. P. Samorì. He has now joined us in Padova, bringing his expertise to our team. Welcome on board, Donato!
Mar 11 min read
Ila and Gianpy: new Doctors!
New graduates in the Nanomolcat group: Ila and Gianpaolo are now officially Dr. Crea and Dr. Marraffa! This morning, they successfully defended their theses and completed their PhDs. Gianpaolo will continue his work in the lab until September with a postdoctoral fellowship, while Ila, after a one-year master’s thesis, a one-year research contract, and a three-year PhD program, will leave us to pursue new experiences. Best of luck to both of you!
Feb 271 min read
Workshop on Transformative Research: “Nanotechnology Innovation by Creative Thinking”
Special guest in Italy these days: Prof. Nathan Gianneschi from Northwestern University (Chicago) is visiting the Bel Paese. To mark his presence, yesterday Prof. Bonchio chaired an event at the Ciamician Department of Chemistry, University of Bologna, fostering scientific exchange and data sharing, with the following program: Discussion Leaders 10:15 Special Guest: Nathan Gianneschi (Northwestern University, USA) 11.00 Maurizio Prato (CIC biomaGUNE andUniversity of Trieste)
Jan 211 min read
Daniele was awarded the FIS3 grant
We are happy to share that Daniele Rosa Gastaldo, researcher at Nanomolcat group, has been awarded the hashtag#FIS3 Starting Grant at Padova University for his project “SUPRASEM”! SUPRASEM combines chiral supramolecular semiconductors and CISS-driven spin control to reshape asymmetric photocatalysis. Congratulations Dani!!
Dec 22, 20251 min read
JinTao, Leo & Simo conclude their PhD publishing great papers
Our PhD students Jintao Liu, Leonardo Cognigni, and Simone Guazzi are leaving the lab after years of remarkable work in the group. After dedicating their time and energy to three different research areas, they have now graduated and their paths are taking new directions. Before moving on, they contributed to several excellent publications. Dr. Liu applied his expertise to the fabrication and characterization of new functionalized photoanodes that supported the development of
Jul 15, 20251 min read
Thomas Gobbato Wins Best PhD Thesis Award in Catalysis 2024
Thomas Gobbato, one of our PhD Students, has been awarded the prestigious “Best PhD Thesis in Catalysis” by the Interdivisional Group of...
Oct 31, 20241 min read
E-WISPOC 2025 - European Winter School on Physical Organic Chemistry
We are excited to announce the 18th edition of the European Winter School on Physical Organic Chemistry (E-WISPOC), taking place from...
Oct 29, 20241 min read
Apply to work with us!
For Master Thesis: Send an email to marcella.bonchio@unipd.it For PhDs: Please regularly check the department's website. For Post-doc:...
Jul 12, 20241 min read
Check out our new Front Cover: Combined Covalent and Supramolecular Polymerization to Reinforce Perylenebisimide Photosynthetic “Quantasomes” on Chem. Eur. J. 23/2024
Inspired by Photosystem II organization in chloroplast membranes, perylenebisimide quantasomes are depicted as green-to-reddish...
Apr 23, 20241 min read
E-WiSPOC 2024: Award Winners Announced
At the European Winter School on Physical Organic Chemistry 2024 (E-WiSPOC) , the 17th Edition, Giulia Errichiello won one of the three...
Feb 12, 20241 min read