Alex Careri
Aidone
Summary
Recent graduate in Materials Chemistry with a strong foundation in laboratory techniques, materials characterization, and data analysis. Passionate about innovative research and committed to advancing sustainable and high-performance materials. Seeking opportunities to apply my skills and enthusiasm in the materials science industry.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Tutor
High School Students and University Students
- Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation, and encouragement.
- Created lesson plans, review worksheets and practice tests to prepare students for weekly tests and quizzes.
Intern
University of Catania
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific laboratory team, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Assisted in a research project (Study of Nanoparticle Monolayers Subjected to Interfacial Deformation)
- Collected and analyzed data
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs (Python, Origin Lab) increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Prepared final project presentation and thesis.
Education
Master's degree - Materials Chemistry and Nanotechnology
11.2024
- Thesis: Study of nanoparticle monolayers subjected to interfacial deformation
- Synthesis and functionalization of nanoparticles, liquid-phase combustion synthesis, synthesis of a MOF (ZIF 8), solid-phase ceramic synthesis
- Characterization of synthesized materials through IR and UV-VIS fluorimeter
- Techniques such as: SEM, TEM, XPS, TOF-SIMS, AFM.
- Thin film deposition techniques such as: CVD, ALD, MBE
- Relevant courses: Fundamentals of Materials Science, Inorganic Materials: Structures and Properties, Optical and Optoelectronic Materials, Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructured Materials.
- Degree grade 110/110
Bachelor's degree - Chemistry
11.2021
- Thesis: Glucoconjugate of terpyridine with biological activity
- Relevant courses: General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemistry of Polymers, Analytical Chemistry
- Strong analytical chemistry skills, attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Degree grade 104/110
Skills
- H-NMR
- FTIR spectroscopy
- UV-VIS spectroscopy
- Atomic mass spectrometry
- HPLC
- GC
- Basic knowledge of Python programming language for data processing
- Good command of OriginLab
- Good command of Excel Microsoft Office
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Italian
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading various topics such as finance, economic policy, and current affairs
- Playing the guitar
- Running outdoors
Driving Licences
- AM
- B
Timeline
Intern - University of Catania
10.2023 - 10.2024
Home Tutor - High School Students and University Students
University of Catania - Master's degree, Materials Chemistry and Nanotechnology
University of Catania - Bachelor's degree, Chemistry
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