Elisa MORETTI

CURRENT ACADEMIC POSITION

Since 2018 Associate Professor in Inorganic Chemistry at the Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, DSMN. Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (Italy).

Since 2024 UNESCO Chair-holder of "Aid4GEA - Technologies & Materials for Green & Energy Applications" Chair.

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

2011–2018 Researcher (junior and senior) at the Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, DSMN. Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (Italy).

2006-2011 Post-doctoral researcher at the Department of Chemistry. Ca' Foscari University of Venice.

2002-2004 Winner of a Fellowship from INSTM (Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali).

EDUCATION

2002-2005 Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences. Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

1997-2002 Master’s Degree in Industrial Chemistry with full marks and Honours (110/110 cum Laude). Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

1995-1997 Master's Degree as restorer of frescoes, wall paintings and stone materials (full marks). International University of Arts (UIA) of Venice.

1990-1995 High School Diploma in scientific studies.

RESEARCH ABROAD

2024 Visiting Professor at the Qingdao International Center for semiconductor Photoelectric nanomaterials, Qingdao University (China).

2004-Present Invited and Visiting Researcher at the Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Crystallography and Mineralogy, University of Málaga (Spain).

2012 Visiting Researcher at the Materials Science Institute-CSIC (National Research Council/University) of Seville (Spain).

2010-Present Funded research periods at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) of Grenoble (France) and ELETTRA Synchrotron of Trieste (Italy).

NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC HABILITATION (ASN)

In 2018 National Academic Habilitation as a Full Professor in Inorganic Chemistry, CHIM/03 (03/B1 – Fondamenti delle Scienze Chimiche e Sistemi Inorganici).

In 2022 National Academic Habilitation as a Full Professor in Principles of Chemistry for Applied Technologies, CHIM/07 (03/B2 – Fondamenti Chimici delle Tecnologie).

FUNDED PROJECTS

Since 2002 I have been involved in a series of national and international research projects. I received funds from the following funding Agencies: Ministry of University and Research (IT), European Social Funds (Fondo Sociale Europeo), Spanish Ministry of Education, Research and Investigation (ES), Ca’ Foscari University strategic funds (IT), Italian private Companies (IT).

PATENTS

4 European and Italian Patents.

COMMISSION OF TRUSTS

I am regularly acting as a reviewer for international highly qualified funding agencies and Institutions, including: Foundation for Science and Technology FCT (PT), National Science Centre (PL), Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SE), National Research and Development Agency (ANID) of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation of Chile, Chilean National Science and Technology Commission (RCH), Italian Ministry of University and Research (IT), University of Insubria (IT), University of Verona (IT).

I am regularly acting as an expert/external/internal member/committee member for PhD defenses, selections for positions as researcher (both RTDa and RTDb). I have been requested my services from the following Institutions: University of Malaga (ES), University-CSIS of Seville (ES), Luleå University of Technology (SE), Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (IT), University of Milano-Bicocca (IT), University of Padova (IT), University of Catania (IT).

ORGANIZATION OF INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND SYMPOSIA
I am active in organizing workshops and symposia in the field of materials and technologies for energy & environment, among which: European Materials Research Society (E-MRS), Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall Meetings, American Nuclear Society (ANS), American Ceramic Society. I also regularly organize Summer and Winter Workshops for the International PhD Programme in Chemistry and seminars with international invited speakers at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

ACADEMIC COMMITTEES AND INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

I have a 20-year experience of teaching at the university level and training of highly qualified personnel.

Since 2022 Member of the Board of the Doctoral Programme of National Interest in Design for Made in Italy: identity, innovation and sustainability”.
2021-2023 Coordinator of the bachelor’s degree Programme in Science and Technologies for Cultural Heritage, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

Since 2022 Member of the Board of the Doctoral Programme in Sustainable Chemistry, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

Since 2020 Deputy-Coordinator of the International Doctorate Program in Chemistry, Delegate for the University of Venice (Inter-University PhD Program Venice-Trieste).

2021-2022 Coordinator of the bachelor’s degree Programme in Science and Technologies for Cultural Heritage, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

Since 2020 Deputy-Coordinator of the International Doctoral Programme in Chemistry, Delegate for the University of Venice (Inter-University PhD Program Venice-Trieste).

Since 2021 Teaching board of the Master Degree Programme in Science and Technologies for Cultural Heritage, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

Since 2021 Teaching board of the Bachelor Degree Programme in Science and Technologies for Cultural Heritage, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

2018-20 Delegate for Communication of the Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, DSMN, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

Since 2018 Member of the Board of the International Doctoral School in Chemistry (University Venice-Trieste).

2018-2021 Committee member for the optimization and use of Didactic Laboratories, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

2017-2020 Research Committee member of the DSMN.

2017-2022 Teaching board of the Master’s Degree Course in Science and Technology of Bio- and Nanomaterials, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

Since 2011 Faculty member of the DSMN.

CONSULTING SERVICE

Since 2006 Consulting service for several Italian Companies.

SPINOFF – INNOVATIVE START-UP

2021-Present Founder and scientific supervisor of the Spinoff ChEERS srl - Circular Economy for Energy Recycling Solutions, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (Italy), working on a sustainable upcycling and valorization of industrial and agri-food wastes. www.cheers2.life.

ChEERS has been strongly financed by private companies and has received several awards at national level for the innovative approach and preliminary results, among which the Italian “Innovation Business Award ANGI 2021” – IV Edition in the category “Energy & Environment”.

RESEARCH ACTIVITY

Her research activity deals with inorganic materials chemistry and is focused primarily on the design of 0-2D nanocomposite materials, with controlled size, morphology, porosity, crystalline phases and optical properties, for environmental and energy-related applications (on board hydrogen photo- and thermal production/purification, hydrogen production by water splitting, water purification by photodegradation of dyes and drugs).

MEMBERSHIPS OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES

Since 2023 Member of the International Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Honor Society.

Since 2022 Member of the Eletrochemical Society ECS - Energy Technology Division.

Since 2019 Member of the American Ceramic Society ACerS - Engineering Ceramics Division (ECD).

Since 2019 Member of the National Council CIRCC, Interuniversity Consortium on Reactivity and Catalysis.

Since 2005 Member of the Italian Chemical Society SCI – Division of Inorganic Chemistry.

Since 2002 Member of the Scientific Council INSTM, National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology.